there is a notion that rebellion from the mainstream or the group is necessarily a sign of strength, liberation or wisdom. it may or not be. it certainly isnt enough. almost all adolescents rebel and that is no guarantee of liberation or wisdom later. spiritual disease -- how we view the world, ourselves, others; what we think our purpose is; whether or not we look for meaning -- is rooted in the individual heart. it is not enough merely to criticize group mentality or rebel from conforming to a certain group. we have to examine and make wholesome,our own hearts. people conform out of fear of rejection and a need for affirmation. in order to really get to the heart of the disease in ourselves, we have to find the root of what we, as individuals, fear. and give up our own need for significance. rebellion for the sake of making the self significant is no better or no worse than conforming.
Posted on: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 10:02:14 +0000
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