Slow Theology: Simple Faith for Chaotic Times ST85: Slow Peacemaking and Reconciliation in a Hostile World
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Nov 14, 2025 In a world rife with hostility, the hosts explore peacemaking rooted in Scripture and Christian tradition. They examine the dangers of social media, contrasting the imperial peace of Pax Romana with the covenantal peace of Pax Christi. The concept of 'slow peacemaking' emphasizes a Jesus-shaped approach to reconciliation. They also provide insights on applying biblical guidelines for resolving conflicts and discuss the role of mediators in power imbalances. Ultimately, they highlight the necessity of ongoing spiritual healing and public accountability in the journey toward reconciliation.
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Coach Tackles Player Viral Clip
- Nijay describes a viral youth soccer clip where a coach tackled a player, illustrating escalating hostility.
- He uses this to show how adults' resentment and animosity model hostile behavior for others.
Three-Step Playbook For Hostility
- Nijay outlines a three-step playbook for hostility: distance, dehumanization, then de-individualization.
- This sequence explains how online silos escalate to viewing opponents as a faceless mass.
Social Media Silences Classroom Voices
- A.J. says social media has trained many students to be terrified to speak their minds in diverse classrooms.
- That fear produces homogeneity or silence, not genuine engagement across difference.
