“We’re here to put a dent in the universe. Otherwise why else even be here?”

Three baseline American cultural narratives: “God” (17-mid 18th century) “Nation” (mid 18-20th) “Self” (present)

Three baseline American cultural narratives: “God” (17-mid 18th century) “Nation” (mid 18-20th) “Self” (present) –Delbanco quoted by Tim Keller in Center Church