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Individual and Community
How Do I Define Myself

If I were to choose from the three perspectives that we’ve been discussing in class, I would most likely identify myself as an individualist. Individualists are those who seek independence from church and in some cases from the family, and community. I find that to be true about myself in each of those aspects. I wouldn’t say I’m separated from my family, I would just say that I enjoy time alone more than the average person. I find peace in silence and some solitude. This also applies to community. I like being a part of my community, but would choose to be alone over part of a community. I wouldn’t say that I’m COMPLETELY separated from the church, but I’m also not an active participant. I don’t attend church on a weekly basis, and I don’t wear religious jewelry. I’m not an active prayer, and I don’t have the strongest beliefs. I believe that the church, like the government, lie and conspire on things. I tend to see past the mask that the media puts out there. An individualist doesn’t necessarily seek separation, but rather seek selfness and singularity. I would also say that I’m kind of pluralist as well in the sense that I’m open to another individuals comprehension of their and others religion. I am accepting, and do not pass judgment. If I were to choose from the three perspectives that we’ve been discussing in class, I would most likely identify myself as an individualist. Individualists are those who seek independence from church and in some cases from the family, and community. I find that to be true about myself in each of those aspects. I wouldn’t say I’m separated from my family, I would just say that I enjoy time alone more than the average person. I find peace in silence and some solitude. This also applies to community. I like being a part of my community, but would choose to be alone over part of a community. I wouldn’t say that I’m COMPLETELY separated from the church, but I’m also not an active participant. I don’t

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