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
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Worshipping False Idols | Social Media and Body Image
Photos by Milan Loiacono Social Media Idolizing other people and their content. Obsessing over the perfect photos. Drawing self-worth from followers. Prioritizing apps over everything else. These are only some examples of what it looks like to worship social media. Social media has the power to become a false idol because it is everywhere and allows for … [Read more...] about Worshipping False Idols | Social Media and Body Image
Students Shouldn’t Idolize Celebrities
Art by Ally ArmstrongCelebrity addiction could be a symptom of self-esteem issues. It could potentially cause confusion as to whether being content with one’s outward appearance is merely related to having high self-esteem. This is detrimental because it could potentially produce a likelihood that some young people will fall into a false reality of what they consider true … [Read more...] about Students Shouldn’t Idolize Celebrities