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To: rmlew
Yes, it is normal human behavior. Also narcissistic in a sense of the word. We shouldn't want to forget our past, just move beyond our tribe to a kind of world-consciousness.

If we are created in the spiritual image and likeness of G-d, then we should care about the whole world, as he does.

99 posted on 07/01/2008 3:48:36 PM PDT by firebrand
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To: firebrand
Is it narcissistic to care about family?
What of expecting that your skills and efforts should be rewarded beyond that of the slackers?
To each according to his needs sure sounds nice.

If we are created in the spiritual image and likeness of G-d, then we should care about the whole world, as he does.
Firstly, as humans, we cannot possibly car this same way G-d does. We do not see into human souls or have perfect knowledge.
Secondly, All humans are G-d's creations or children. That makes the relationship quite different. I would hope that you love your daughter far more than a random girl her.
Finally, I can't recall anywhere were tribe and family are to be ignored.
I'm sure that you will quote Chriostian scriptures and give the line about Jew and Gentile being one in Christ. (This also creates a new tribe, Christians. It doesn't end the old ones.) However, Jesus also said to render unto Caeser that which is his.

102 posted on 07/01/2008 4:09:05 PM PDT by rmlew (Liberalism is like AIDS; it destroys the natural defenses of a nation or civilization.)
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