At 06:49 AM 2/19/2002 -0800, you wrote: >Another interesting take on this is notion that 'sin' has been erased from >everyday language is the concept of 'shame'. If you ask most kids today >(middle >school and below) what the hand motion of rubbing one index finger opver the >other in a motion like peeling potatoes, I think they will be clueless about >what it means. I think most of us adults have a strong sense it means >'shame on >you'. Somehow I think there is a connection here between the discusison on >sin >and this concept of shame. >
Hmm... Here's a way. From what I have read, the concept of guilt with sin (in terms of your actions taking you to heaven or hell), has _not_ been around forever in the Christian faith. There was more of an emphasis on the action rather than the reasons behind the action. However, when society moved to the concept of individualism (critical for the field of psychology), personal sin became an issue. Deb Dr. Deborah S. Briihl Dept. of Psychology and Counseling Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA 31698 (229) 333-5994 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chiron.valdosta.edu/dbriihl/ Well I know these voices must be my soul... Rhyme and Reason - DMB --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
