What about the individual—for example, one of the large silent majority we hear so much about today—who has no group, or even a person, to champion his cause and see that he is justly treated?
Recently my wife and I entertained a young friend who expressed some views on life and religion that are not unusual among young people who are seeking satisfying life-styles.
Certainly to go through life experiencing one sickness or other adversity after another can make people feel they have no control over their body or affairs.