 Idolatry = absolutization of a good gift from God ◦ e.g Marriage: a good gift from God (see PP Sept 19) ◦ Good heteronomous relation = good intimate relationship; when one submits in love to another; when one makes oneself totally vulnerable ◦ being in love changes the color of all my life ◦ Absolutized: the absolute center of my life – no meaning outside this relationship  becomes destructive ◦ Marriage as a possessive relation = you are mine: jealousy ◦ Marriage as a hierarchical relationship = you must obey me; you must satisfy my desire  Becomes an abusive relationship
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