"In sociology, anomie or anomy (/ˈænəmi/) is a social condition defined by an uprooting or breakdown of any moral values, standards or guidance for individuals to follow. Anomie is believed to possibly evolve from conflict of belief systems and causes breakdown of social bonds between an individual and the community (both economic and primary socialization). The term, commonly understood to mean normlessness, is believed to have been popularized by French sociologist Émile Durkheim..."
Has this term been re-released in some way? Or has it always been hovering around the edges of society? Do we live solitary lives? ... even in our families? Do we want to? Simple example: have you ever dined out and as you walked to your table, you saw more people engaged with their phones than with the people they were sitting with? If it is true that we live solitary lives... is this bad?
The answer to that question is a resounding - YES! Having time that is just you, is not a solitary life. We all need those times of taking the time to be 'alone' with the Lord. It's the hermit style of lifestyle that is 'wrong'.
"Now the Lord God said, “It is not good (beneficial) for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper [one who balances him—a counterpart who is] suitable and complementary for him." [Genesis 2:18]
And yet we see countless examples of people isolating themselves.
"“So come out from among unbelievers and be separate,” says the Lord,
“And do not touch what is unclean; And I will graciously receive you and welcome you [with favor]," [2 Corinthians 6:17]
But I think their application of this verse is in error. We are NOT of this world, but we ARE in it. What and how is our role in being about our Father's business? If we never are in relationship or never interact with others, then how can we bring our brothers and sisters to the Lord to be saved? Isn't our 'separate-ness' in our faith, how we relate to others?
How is the Lord leading you? Are you supposed to be in isolation, solitary?
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