Jonathan Haidt has brought attention to this phenomenon as well, but we need more Christian leaders and writers addressing this, as it is not only shaping our culture, but our churches. Although I would nuance your tripartite prescription a bit, I think the categories are sound, but need more detail for them to become practical for the average church leader to shape their situation around. I will likely do some writing around these ideas soon as well.
As someone in the “actually has real, diagnosed mental health disorders,” I’m weary of those who throw heavy words onto daily life and problems. It diminishes the reality those of us who have challenges we do not want and would not wish on anyone.
These are not badges are honor, our honor is found in the strength to continue on regardless of the lot life has handed us. Yes, there is beauty in strength but oh how I wish so many didn’t have to experience the things of life, whatever they may be, that require us to choose to stand even when we don’t think we can.
Appreciate your thoughtful, nuanced and kind words, friend.
Loved this quote: "While the therapeutic culture insists that we are the center of the world and our identity is something we create, Christianity insists that God is the center of the world and our identity is given to us by him." Thanks for this piece. Lots of thought and compassion went into it.
Jonathan Haidt has brought attention to this phenomenon as well, but we need more Christian leaders and writers addressing this, as it is not only shaping our culture, but our churches. Although I would nuance your tripartite prescription a bit, I think the categories are sound, but need more detail for them to become practical for the average church leader to shape their situation around. I will likely do some writing around these ideas soon as well.
Completely agree! The essay was already getting long but this could be a book. I'd love to read your writing on this topic.
All. Of. This.
As someone in the “actually has real, diagnosed mental health disorders,” I’m weary of those who throw heavy words onto daily life and problems. It diminishes the reality those of us who have challenges we do not want and would not wish on anyone.
These are not badges are honor, our honor is found in the strength to continue on regardless of the lot life has handed us. Yes, there is beauty in strength but oh how I wish so many didn’t have to experience the things of life, whatever they may be, that require us to choose to stand even when we don’t think we can.
Appreciate your thoughtful, nuanced and kind words, friend.
Loved this quote: "While the therapeutic culture insists that we are the center of the world and our identity is something we create, Christianity insists that God is the center of the world and our identity is given to us by him." Thanks for this piece. Lots of thought and compassion went into it.
Thank you, Amy!