The United States is one of the most individualistic cultures in the world, perhaps in the history of the world. As a culture, we value independence, individual freedom, being self-made and self-sufficient, and having a distinct, individual identity perhaps more than any other. So what do we do when a highly individual-centered culture meets the highly community-centered one outlined in […]
Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, has made news for being one of the most unconventional recent popes. He has suggested that the Catholic Church needs to change its attitude toward certain issues, opted to eschew the typical papal residence for a modest guesthouse, and occasionally drawn the ire of both political conservatives and theologically conservative Catholics. He […]
We don’t like it when people speak highly of themselves. No matter who it is, whether it’s the President of the United States, or the most skilled athlete, or the most eloquent speaker, or the most compelling writer, there’s something about people talking themselves up that many of us find off-putting and obnoxious — even if it’s true. But even […]
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