The pervasive individualism of Western culture has broken down the sense of identity experienced through community. Nevertheless, the church in the post-World War II era has seen a resurgent interest in and recovery of community. Two promising models of community from which a strong worship is arising are the "basic communities" of South America and the small group movement.
Basic Communities of South America
One of the characteristics of non-modern society, whether it was of the simpler,...
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