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The religious roots of individualism

Is the Catholic Church in some way responsible for the American idea of "rugged individualism?" Maybe. That odd and intriguing question is raised, if not fully answered, in this interesting National Public Radio story. It suggests that "Western individualism," as...

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  1. Absurd concept - the only basis for any religion is absolute conformity and obedience to those whom any particular cult places between the Individual and the Creator.

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  2. Byron Funkhouser11/12/19, 9:41 AM

    "Is the Catholic Church in some way responsible for the American idea of "rugged individualism?""

    No, that would be the Puritans.

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  3. ^^Says the asshole who hates religion won't participate in it but claims to know everything about it.

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  4. No question Bill pines for the Middle Ages because that's the time logic left the public sphere.

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