In some cases, I think people feel that they have a nuanced position that isn’t captured by broad labels. I think that reasoning can go to far, however: if that argument is pushed far enough, no one will count as a socialist, postmodernist, effective altruist, etc. And as you imply, these kinds of broad categories are useful, even while in some respects imperfect.
Yep, makes sense to me! It’s difficult for me to identify with a particular denomination of Christianity because I grew up at a non-denominational church and since then I’ve attended 3 different denominations. So I definitely get the struggle to identify yourself when none of the usual labels quite fit! But I don’t have to be a complete mystery—at least I can still say I’m “Christian” or “Protestant”
In some cases, I think people feel that they have a nuanced position that isn’t captured by broad labels. I think that reasoning can go to far, however: if that argument is pushed far enough, no one will count as a socialist, postmodernist, effective altruist, etc. And as you imply, these kinds of broad categories are useful, even while in some respects imperfect.
Yep, makes sense to me! It’s difficult for me to identify with a particular denomination of Christianity because I grew up at a non-denominational church and since then I’ve attended 3 different denominations. So I definitely get the struggle to identify yourself when none of the usual labels quite fit! But I don’t have to be a complete mystery—at least I can still say I’m “Christian” or “Protestant”