Biblical Individualism:
The notion that government is based on the voluntary participation of individuals; individualism is seen in the context of moral and religious obligations, so that obedience (e.g., to God's law) is important, just as freedom is.

Civic Individualism:
Similarly, this tradition, while valuing individual freedom and liberty, involves active citizenship and the obligation to contribute to the public good. Both biblical and civic individualism, then, see the individual in relation to the larger community, thus nurturing both public and private life.

Utilitarian Individualism:
This tradition begins with Locke's ideas about the individual as first principle, thus understanding society as existing only through voluntary cooperation of individuals because of the need to maximize their self-interest. The individual then, is more important than community, institutions and society itself.

(Bellah)

From my experiences in Baltimore, I have been most heavily influenced by Biblical Individualism. As a Christian and a servant of God, obedience and the blessings that follow have always been an incentive for me to continue in the efforts. Other people regard their civic duty as an obligation to the State (civic individualism) or to themselves by “maximizing self interest” (utilitarian individualism). The world is a very diverse collection of individual beliefs and ideals. Where do you fit in?