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primacy of the individual Otherwise known as "I am my own god." Gee, what was that commandment again, Robert? What's that? Don't remember, do you? We're not surprised.

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Let me also add that the notion of the West's characterization as the primacy of the individual is simplistic at best, as well as at worst. Western Civilization has a long history colored by the tension of the individual's thought and actions in relations to a higher authority, along with a varied and colorful Christian ethic toward family and work. At least that's my 2 cents on that part.