Slides: Lesson 5 - The Story of Individualism:

The story of individualism:
Resting in the “real me”

Existentialism: Scissors analogy

“You define you” 

Salvation: “authenticity” 

How does this story show up in our images, symbols, and praxis? 

The story of romance:
Resting in romantic love

Pre-industrial marriage & household economics

Industrial revolution 

Kids & family = not producers but consumers

Salvation: emotional and romantic connection

“Marriage should be for love, not a matter of expectations, routine and everyday practicalities.”