alternative is either to align himself with this movement, thus obtaining for himself a share in the meaning of the whole, or to refuse to take this direction, thereby directing his life into meaninglessness. Now being a Christian simply means giving our assent to this movement and putting ourselves at its service. Becoming a Christian is not taking out an individual insurance policy; it is not the private booking of an entry ticket for heaven, so that we can look across at other people and say,
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