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Law of Jante
1.
Humility and Piety: You're not to think you are more pious than we are.
2.
Respect for the Papacy: You're not to think you are as holy as the Pope.
3.
Collective Faith over Individual Beliefs: You're not to think your faith is stronger than ours.
4.
Spiritual Equality: You're not to imagine yourself more spiritually enlightened than we are.
5.
Respect for Church Traditions: You're not to think you understand the Church's teachings better than we do.
6.
Community Focus over Individual Importance: You're not to think you are more important than the Church.
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Self-effacement and Anti-Exceptionalism: You're not to think you are a saint.
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Solidarity and Respect for Others: You're not to judge us.
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Dependence on God: You're not to think you can survive without God's grace.
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Collective Learning and Shared Knowledge: You're not to think you can interpret the Bible better than we can.