Crisis, Rhetoric, and Church Identity

This chapter critically examines the church's role in times of crisis, comparing the German church in the 1930s to contemporary responses during the COVID-19 pandemic. It delves into the tensions within the Christian Reformed Church regarding traditional views on marriage, calling for deeper dialogue on biblical sexuality while rejecting dehumanizing rhetoric in conflicts. The discussion integrates historical perspectives on immigration and cultural encounters, stressing the significance of understanding the past to address current challenges in Europe.