How to engage with other Christians about Palestine
Before you engage
Watch this video from FOSNA
(You can watch it on 2x speed.)
Key takeaway 1:
All people often hold inconsistent beliefs. Since we as people hold inconsistent beliefs, logical arguments often do not result in long term change. Someone may change their view today, and then next week they may go back to the original view point. This is especially true with politics.
Key takeaway 2:
Your conversation will likely move them at most one dial point. Your energy is limited, and it is physically impossible for you to talk to everyone. Prioritize who you will talk to. For example, you may prefer to talk with someone who seems neutral or holds mixed views instead of someone who is adamantly pro-Israel. On the other hand, you may decide to talk to someone who is close to you like a parent or sibling despite where they fall on this dial.
Afterwards
Key takeaway 3:
People’s views often change after their actions. Even if someone changes their views today, it very likely may change back within a week. This is even more true when it is a political or religious view as we often view these beliefs close to our identity.
During the conversation
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