What does it mean to be made in the imago Dei, the image of God, and how does our commitment to constructing our own identities obscure this fundamental truth? In this episode of Socrates Dialogues with Mary Harrington, Carl Trueman returns to explore the desecration of man and the loss of enchantment in modern society. From shifting perspectives on women’s biology, the advent of the reproductive pill, and the cultural reimagining of motherhood, Trueman explores how our understanding of human nature has been reshaped by technology and the pursuit of personal autonomy. Through his work, Trueman explores the chief differences between men and women, the tension between technological progress and the natural order, and the limits of Protestant theology in addressing the gaps in Christian anthropology; this conversation invites us to reconsider where human flourishing truly begins—and whether a society that seeks to transcend nature risks losing sight of what makes us human.
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