- Individualism
We’re all sinful people living in a fallen world. One of the results of the fall is what Martin Luther called Incurvitas in se, or an innate condition in which all humanity is curved inward on oneself. Our natural tendency is to be concerned with the unholy trinity of me, myself and I. (https://cfc.sebts.edu/faith-and-culture/3-blind-spots-of-american-culture/)
2. Productivity at the expense of rest.
Americans are obsessed with productivity. One article states that over 200 million vacation days go unused by Americans per year.[5] We constantly feel the need to be creating something, emailing someone, improving ourselves, finishing a project and the to-do list goes on and on. Our self-worth has become intrinsically connected to our level of productivity. People in American society are deemed valuable, worthy or important based solely on what they have to offer. If one has nothing to offer, then is she or he even worth our time? https://cfc.sebts.edu/faith-and-culture/3-blind-spots-of-american-culture/
