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Originally Posted by aron
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.
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What I'm saying is because my English is not good, I cannot express myself accurately. I don't like Chinese readers have an impression I just attack Chinese culture here. What I'm doing is trying to turn to Jesus Christ by confessing or exposing the conflict between Chinese culture and Christian faith existed in Nee or Lee and also existing in me if I mention Chinese culture too often without saying Christian faith simultaneously.