I'm reading a great book by Charles R. Swindoll titled "Man To Man". In this book the author discusses the idea of thinking more independently while being part of a group. Here's a quote: "Be on guard, think independently....think bibically. Do everything possible to lead more with your head then with your feelings. If you fail to do this, you'll loose your ethical compass somewhere between your longing to be liked and your desire to do what is right. "Do not be mislead......bad company corrupts good character (1 Corinthians 15:33 NIV)