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[–]StillLessons 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

Christianity speaks to individual human experience. I am not a Christian, but I very much enjoyed listening to Jordan Peterson's interpretation of the philosophy behind the Biblical stories posted here a few days ago (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBBhxrJYsU4). If people in China shift to believing that individual dignity trumps group loyalty, that would be a game changer.

But I've been hoping for the downfall of the CCP for a decade now, and I've been sorely disappointed so far. Instead, I see their philosophy being increasingly reflected within our own government and society. Most humans are inherently susceptible to groupthink, and the CCP are the world's best masters in how to manipulate this tendency.

[–]jet199 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I'm not sure it will make that much difference, there are plenty of collectivist Christian societies.

Honour your mother and father is also a major Christian value.