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This paper begins by expressing concern with repressed self under the teaching of theology of 'sin as pride' followed by self-sacrificing love and commitment, especially for women. The need for self- development for young people growing in faith community is urgent, as does for adults as well, because their individual identity decides the identity of faith community. The two issues are related with each other. Since the tradition of Christian faith has taught the notion of sin as pride, and the grace of God through Christ, feminist theologians and educators noticed the teaching of church about sin and grace does not equally apply to all members of community. Acknowledging the phenomenon of epistemic-ontic circle of living church, first, I will address the need for self-actualization and its meaning in faith community, second, introduce Schleiermacher's theological anthropology focusing on the idea of cooperativeness of sin to overcome the limit of the doctrine of sin as pride, and finally, how the reconstructed understanding of sin is helpful for healthier self-development to strengthen faith community.