The Russell Moore Show Listener Question: Why Aren’t Christians Engaging in Humanitarian Aid?
Oct 6, 2025
A listener questions the muted response of American Christians to global humanitarian crises. Russell explores the historical leadership of Christians in aid, contrasting it with current indifference. He addresses barriers like information overload and cultural silos that hinder engagement. Feelings of powerlessness and habitual indifference pose challenges, while he emphasizes the need for personal responsibility. Finally, he connects individual actions to God's providence, prompting listeners to reflect on their role in humanitarian efforts.
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Christian Role In Founding Global Aid
- Christians helped create major global aid programs like PEPFAR and famine relief efforts.
- The current erosion of that commitment is therefore a particularly tragic reversal.
Cultural Shift Toward Cruelty
- Moore diagnoses a cultural problem in parts of the American church that normalizes cruelty.
- That cultural shift helps explain the muted response to current humanitarian crises.
Information Overload Causes Shutdown
- Information overload and the 'fire hose' of news can create a shutdown effect.
- People increasingly struggle to distinguish urgent, real needs from noise.
