Reply #38: For my crumbling self esteem, I'll say no

[Nikia]

Many people start suffering seriously from anxiety and depression when they think that they are responsible for the misdeeds of others, when they think that it is their responsibility to correct those misdeeds and fail. To be accountable for the sins of our nation is a heavy burden, especially for the majority of us who are not in a position to easily affect public policy in a significant way.
Since I believe that God is a compassionate, loving God, I believe that He would not put such a heavy burden on each of us. Yes, we should do our part when we can, but our primary responsibility is acting morally and ethically in our own individual lives. Only Jesus had to die for the sins of the world. That is not required of us.