A Reactionary Body (1)
Griess uses a medical metaphor to explore the concept of the church body becoming "reactionary"—prone to overreaction rather than measured, righteous responses. The article distinguishes between appropriate individual reactions to genuine threats and an organic state of heightened reactivity in the church, questioning whether portions of the Protestant Reformed Churches may currently be in such a state. This practical theological reflection addresses how the body of Christ should maintain discernment between necessary vigilance and unhealthy reactionism.
A few years ago, I went to the doctor to inform him of an ailment. The good doctor prescribed for me the necessary medication, one that I had taken before without experiencing any side effects. But this time it was different. I took the medication and shortly thereafter experienced a reaction that was worse than the initial ailment. I went back to the doctor and, after hearing my plight, he prescribed a different medication. The same thing happened. After a third attempt yielded no better...
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