The Alisa Childers Podcast
#240 The Countercultural Rebellion of Reciting Creeds in an Age of Expressive Individualism, with Dr. Carl Trueman
Apr 7, 2024
Dr. Carl Trueman discusses the shift from external to internal identity sources, the importance of ancient Christian creeds in combating modern culture's expressive individualism, and the evolution of sexual identity. Topics include the rise of rapid onset gender dysphoria in young girls, embracing controversial issues with celebration, and the significance of creeds in defining orthodoxy and maintaining core beliefs within the church.
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- Expressive individualism shapes modern identity based on internal feelings, distancing from external factors like family or vocation.
- Freud's influence elevated sexual desires as core identity markers, shifting focus from external actions to internal sentiments.
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The Shift to Expressive Individualism in Identity
People in modern times identify themselves primarily by their internal feelings and preferences, known as expressive individualism. This shift has led to a focus on internal sources of identity rather than external factors like family or occupation.
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