How Do I Look?

Name: How Do I Look?
ISBN: 9780334060017

Theology in the Age of the Selfie

By Dominic White

In an era where filtered selfies shape our daily interactions, questions about identity and self-worth have taken on unprecedented urgency. Dominic White explores how ancient Christian wisdom can illuminate our modern struggles with digital self-presentation and image obsession.

Drawing from scripture, theological tradition, and monastic practices, White examines what it means to be created in God's image within a culture dominated by carefully curated online personas. He investigates how foundational Christian concepts like the incarnation and the practice of the "chaste gaze" from monastic tradition might offer fresh perspectives on contemporary challenges surrounding self-perception and social media engagement.

This thoughtful exploration weaves together psychological research on the mental health impacts of selfie culture with philosophical and theological insights. White addresses particularly pressing concerns about how digital image-making affects young people, while offering broader reflections on authentic self-understanding in the digital age.

Rather than dismissing modern technology, the author seeks meaningful dialogue between timeless spiritual principles and contemporary realities. He provides both pastoral guidance and scholarly analysis for readers grappling with questions of identity, authenticity, and healthy self-regard in our image-saturated world.

This resource speaks to anyone seeking to navigate social media culture with greater wisdom, whether they are parents, educators, pastoral caregivers, or individuals pursuing deeper self-understanding through a Christian lens.

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