Modern Love: Theologische Reflexionen zum spannungsvollen Verhältnis von (romantischer) Liebe und Anerkennung.

Summary: Under modern conditions, "romantic love" forms a central source of social recognition. However, its increased significance, frequently signaled by the use of religious semantics, simultaneously ensures an increase in the vulnerability of the individual. This text explores the tense nature of the sphere of recognition of love under modern conditions. The focus is on two contemporary authors who have dealt with the ambivalences of contemporary love relationships in a particularly impressive way: the cultural sociologist Eva Illouz and the writer Sally Rooney. After an introductory look at the themes common to both authors, the focus turns to specific experiences of insecurity associated with the rise of love as a central sphere of recognition. Then the tension between recognition and autonomy, also characteristic of romantic relationships, is considered. Finally, theological considerations follow, which tie in with Illouz's own remarks on the religious dimension of love. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]