The Platform: Make Straight Paths II

The Platform: Make Straight Paths II

One of the most overlooked elements of modern Christianity is the general lack of distinctly Christian culture.

There are varying degrees of culture universally associated with the world's major religions. Muslims have a distinctive Islamic culture. Hinduism has a broad and colorful culture. Although not, per se, a separate religion from Christianity, there is a very strong and defined Jewish culture. Buddhism has its own culture. All of the varying pagan religions have their own cultural symbolism and sub-contexts. Sikhs, Taoists, and even Jedi cultists (they're real, look it up) have their own cultures. Here s the shocker: so does Christianity.

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Associative Reality

Presenting ourselves to others will always be an intrinsic instinct of human nature. Even as young children, whatever the cause and origin may be, we have some idea of how we wish others to view us. This is true of all relationships.
The idea is often presented that we should be primarily concerned with what God thinks of us, and rightfully so. I do not intend to undertake so noble a feat in this email. We shall discuss presentation of ourselves as perceived by other men.

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