The Bible For Normal People [Bible] Episode 296: Richard Rohr - Seeing Through the Eyes of the Prophets
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Apr 14, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Richard Rohr, a Franciscan friar and founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation, shares insights on biblical prophets as truth-tellers confronting societal injustices. He emphasizes their critique of power and wealth rather than mere individual morality. Rohr explores how their emotional journeys reflect anger, compassion, and the need for social change. By addressing systemic issues like wealth disparity, he urges us to reflect on love's transformative potential in today's world.
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Prophets as a Warning System
- Biblical prophets serve as an early warning system to culture, critiquing the collective rather than individuals.
- They address systemic issues like power, money, war, and false religion, aiming to correct corrupted cultures.
Anger Masking Sadness
- Richard Rohr shared an anecdote from men's retreats where he observed that anger often masks deeper sadness.
- He connected this observation to the prophetic tradition, noting that prophets often begin with anger but evolve into sadness.
Sadness as a Catalyst
- Rohr highlights that prophets move from anger to sadness, and from sadness to praise, gratitude, and compassion.
- Sadness becomes a necessary stage for experiencing more evolved emotions.
