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I might be reading your comment incorrectly but why is this bad? There are a lot of ideas in the bible that are not relevant or helpful at all, the self actual

• cjf4 8y ago
  Because there aren't any self actualization themes in the Bible. The Bible is about fallen man, reconciliation with God, and what should be done in response. Cherry picking and twisting the parts that sound nice to fit with the cultural values du jour is ignoring the core message.
• Topolomancer 8y ago
  The core theme of the bible is 'Your life is not (entirely) about you'. There is a danger of focusing too much on self-actualization (although I guess this danger is not restricted to that endeavour) and forgetting that one is also part of a society. Epictetus reminds the reader of this constantly, trying to make one feel at home in groups and alone :)