Navigating Global Grief: Embracing Faithful Witness in Times of Conflict (Revelation Series)

Oct 16, 2023

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Discover how embracing empathy and acknowledging our shared humanity can guide the church's response to global tragedies. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford delve into processing overwhelming events through the lens of Revelation, exploring how the church can faithfully witness in times of conflict without defaulting to performative reactions or political agendas.

Key Takeaways:

Processing Grief and Empathy – Understanding the importance of allowing ourselves to feel and process grief in response to global suffering.
The Church's Role in Times of Conflict – Discussing how the church can faithfully witness amidst global tragedies without defaulting to performative responses.
Guidance from Revelation – Exploring how the Book of Revelation offers a framework for the church's mission and response during turbulent times.
Avoiding Performative Virtue – Reflecting on the dangers of seeking to appear virtuous rather than genuinely engaging with sorrow and suffering.
Finding God in the Other – Emphasizing the significance of seeing God in others and letting that shape our actions and responses.

Resources Mentioned:

Richard Beck's Writings – Perspectives on finding God in others and embracing empathy.
Book of Revelation
Carl Sagan's "Pale Blue Dot"

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