An individual poses for a selfie on main campus in March. Students said they see students consumed by self-idolatry at Pepperdine. Photos by Lucian HimesIndividuals can make idols out of several different things — money, fame, love, work, school or friends. Or, individuals can simply view themselves as their own idol — using all their time and effort to better … [Read more...] about Idolatry of Self: Hurting or Helping Identity
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Worshipping False Idols | Celebrities and Success
Photo by Milan LoiaconoThe term false idol has a distinctly religious and antiquated connotation. A picture of a pagan dance circle surrounding a golden statue or some other generally heathen mental image fill the mind. However, Erich Fromm, German-American psychoanalyst and philosopher, argued that idolatry is alive and well in today’s society, albeit in increasingly … [Read more...] about Worshipping False Idols | Celebrities and Success