Questioning Christianity with Tim Keller Identity
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May 24, 2022 
Why does modern culture tell us to define ourselves, and what happens when self-worth depends on achievement or approval? Tim Keller explores traditional and modern ideas of identity, their tensions and fragility, and how family, relationships, and faith shape the search for a secure sense of self.
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Modern vs. Traditional Identity
- Modern identity is characterized by looking inward for truth and demanding external accommodation.
- Traditional identity prioritizes external truth and adapting oneself to it.
Fantastic Beasts Analogy
- In Fantastic Beasts, obscurials, wizards unable to express their magic, create destructive forces.
- This illustrates the modern idea that suppressing one's inner nature is harmful.
Mary Poppins Contrast
- The original Mary Poppins prioritized family over career, reflecting a traditional identity.
- The new version emphasizes self-discovery, aligning with the modern identity.