The Global Village Mentality

Thoughts on Art of Loving Pg 96-98:

Since we don't have a God to guide us in our purpose and moral principles we are aimless and anxious, we exchange our personalities in the commodity market. It's all individualistic and egotistic; it's aimed how we can benefit from our exchanges rather than seeing ourselves as a wider community working toward a common goal.

Alright so it seems the modern man lacks a little spiritual guidance. But isn't the other opposite extreme important to consider: Won't he lose himself completely if he surrenders to the almighty God?

So somewhere there needs to be a balance, between being spiritual and being an individual. Can a person have their own values and yet operate among a community guided by principles. Am I describing new age Christianity?

I think we need to be critical of our own religion, but not to the point where we alienate ourselves from the community or (God) whatever you believe.