Who are we to judge: empathy and discernment in a critical age/ Fraser Dyer
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Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Barcode | |
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BOOKS | Saint Andrew's Theological Seminary Mosher Library | BT 180 .J8 D94 2015 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 46112 |
Part 1. Understanding Judgementalism :
1. The urge to judge
2. Tribalism
3. Fear
4. Blame and scapegoating
5. Pride and ignorance
6. Shame and self-judgement
Part 2. Jesus and Judgement :
7. How did Christians become so judgemental?
8. The judge judged
9. Breaking down barriers
10. The offer of loving acceptance
11. Seeing ourselves, and others, for who we really are
12. Tearing the doors off their hinges
Part 3. Towards Discernment :
13. Getting at the truth
14. Discernment :
Humility
Goodness in others
Curiosity
New ways to dialogue
Empathy
Practising gratitude
15. Prophetic witness :
Valuing reflection over opinions
Loving by example
Prophetic witness
Contemplative prayer
Jesus says 'Do not judge' yet our human instinct often leads us to harsh judgements of others. In a world where snap judgements are made in seconds on social media, how can Christians resist the urge to join in? Christians may be especially adept at dressing up their judgement of others as righteousness and being a witness for Christ without recognising the psychological and spiritual pitfalls. It remains easier to point the finger at clearer and more observable sins than to recognise the way judgementalism corrupts us. In this insightful and wise book, Fraser Dyer helps us to understand what compels Christians to be judgemental towards others. He explores the condemnation of judgementalism throughout scripture, and particularly in the ministry and teaching of Christ. He also includes a set of practical approaches, rooted in Christian spirituality, to enable us to journey from the self-righteousness of judgementalism towards love of God and neighbour
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