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Originally Posted by markpaul
I’m not trying to offend Chinese reader by often mentioning Chinese culture. I’m not trying to say the negative parts of Chinese culture. The reason I often mention Chinese Culture is simply because my Chinese culture background. As far as I know, western culture has its own flaw to deviate from Christian faith (I learned from persons in USA with western background). Because I don’t have western culture background thus I don’t like to mention those. Actually I’m a sinner. My sinful nature often leads me to sin against God. I’m struggling with that. When I say negative aspects of Nee or Lee’s Chinese culture stuff, I’m included automatically. I say those stuff to confess my sins so that Jesus’ blood to cover me, cleanse me and wash me.
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I don't think Watchman Nee disparaged (disrespected) Western culture, nor did he think Chinese culture was superior. I also do not disrespect Asian culture, nor do I think Western culture is better or more advanced.
The danger is in underestimating how much our "home culture" affects our thinking and understanding. And I believe Nee and Lee both missed this.
So when I point out the effect of Chinese culture on Watchman Nee's thinking or his 'normal' church life arrangement (the so-called Little Flock movement), it is not to say that it's inferior to a Western model of church, or defective. But I am pointing out that there is a cultural effect in place. And if we don't see it, it can hurt us. We are all sinners.
I believe that this is also what you are saying here.