How does a person seperate true, personal religion from a religion of conformity? Christianity is not really as white and wealthy and judgmental as we might want it to be.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote questions how to distinguish genuine faith from societal conformity, noting Christianity often carries unwanted stereotypes.
- In plain terms
- It is hard to tell real faith apart from just following the crowd.
- What can you take from it?
- Distinguish sincere belief from cultural performance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is your faith personal or cultural?
- How do you spot conformity?
Another view
Community conformity can sometimes support genuine faith.
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