Oh my goodness I appreciate this video so much. I’ve been “thrown into” a faith struggle, and I’ve done some actions that I’m a bit ashamed about. What I am grateful for is coming to a conclusion similar to the opinions expressed in this video. The loudest voices aren’t necessarily the voices that need to be listened to, rather I should listen to the voices that promote less inflammatory approaches.
I remember considering two loud opposing voices on a certain issue and then asking myself, “why do they sound the same?” Until recently, I’ve learned why they sound the same to me. I’ve read The Righteous Mind and Dangerous Love, and I have learned that the loud opposing sides are doing the exact same thing, that is they’re rationalizing their own view points without considering the other side, and it’s hard for them to step out of it.
Once I observed this, I’ve gravitated towards content that tries a middle approach, like Hello Saints, Keystone, and Church History Matters. I especially appreciate it when these channels get two opposing viewpoints together and have a respectable discussion. These are some of the most insightful discussions I have ever heard.
I’ve had to struggle to a spot that I feel less stressed and defensive, and now I am feeling more and more peaceful and confident in my quiet faith. Now, I’m aiming to try and take the middle approach as much as possible, like taking Chad Ford’s transformative mediation certification course. I know I may fluctuate, but I am grateful to continue to try again.