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Whatever happened to humility? Your thoughts?
2007-11-20 18:23:48 · 4 answers · asked by Mutations Killed Darwin Fish 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I asked this before only I said, when did pride become a virtue. As in, "proud to be an American", "proud parent of an honor student", etc.
Ambrose Bierce said it best.
CHRISTIAN, n.
One who believes that the New Testament is a divinely inspired book admirably suited to the spiritual needs of his neighbor. One who follows the teachings of Christ in so far as they are not inconsistent with a life of sin.
2007-11-20 18:28:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whatever happened to New Testament teaching that a leader was the servant of all. Not what you see today.
2007-11-20 18:27:57 · answer #2 · answered by cheir 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's sad. This is what happens when baby boomers are in charge. Imagine how far LOWER we will go when we the spawn of baby boomers take over.
2007-11-20 18:44:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's true. The further this country strays from God, the more arrogant and self-worshipping it becomes.
2007-11-20 18:27:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋