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Who are We to Judge?: Empathy and Discernment in a Critical Age
Fraser Dyer
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Description for Who are We to Judge?: Empathy and Discernment in a Critical Age
Paperback. A timely reflection on a highly relevant contemporary issue. Helps us to understand what compels Christians to be judgemental towards others. The author explores the condemnation of judgementalism throughout scripture, and particularly in the ministry and teaching of Christ. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: HRCV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 139 x 216 x 22. Weight in Grams: 190.
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, ... Read more
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, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
SPCK Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780281072484
SKU
V9780281072484
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Ref
99-50
About Fraser Dyer
The Revd Fraser Dyer is an Anglican priest in an inner-city parish in south London. Prior to ordination, he worked in the voluntary sector, leading volunteer programmes for Traidcraft and Greenpeace UK, before spending twenty years as a consultant and trainer. He is the author of Why do I do this every day? Finding meaning in your work (Lion ... Read more
Reviews for Who are We to Judge?: Empathy and Discernment in a Critical Age
Dryer admits that for many years, his own judgements have been anything but gentle against the Church and the behaviour and beliefs of fellow Christians. How did we get to this state where judgementalism is so common? How do we avoid it? Dryer approaches these questions by first analysing why we feel we must judge others. He then goes ... Read more