Who to Trust?: Christian Belief in Conspiracy Theories

Conspiracy theories are causing problems in the Christian community. Friendships are broken, families are torn apart, and people are hurt. Knowing who to trust is more challenging than ever, and the search for truth is becoming increasingly confusing.Why does this happen, and how can we address the concerns of those involved?Who to Trust? takes an in-depth look at the research surrounding this phenomenon, identifies the underlying problems, and offers practical and biblical guidance to Christians, Christian leaders, and Christian knowledge professionals to lovingly respond to the disruption we see occurring.This discussion paper doesn't assume conspiracy theorists are fearful, delusional, or crazy. By helping the reader see that conspiracy theories appeal to the Christian values of justice, truth, and faithfulness, the authors propose mistrust as the most helpful framework for understanding Christian belief in conspiracy theories.In five rigorous chapters, Who to Trust? thoughtfully comprises the most helpful material and insights for those grappling with this complex and pervasive issue.You can access the full paper for free from https://iscast.org/conspiracy, which includes a one-page summary and a set of questions for application.Overview:1. Theory. How does recent research help us to understand conspiracy theories? 2. Politics. How does recent research on populism and polarisation help us to understand political conspiracy theories? 3. Vaccines. How should Christians respond to anti-vaccination conspiracy theories?4. Ethics. How should Christians behave when discussing conspiracy theories, whether for or against? 5. People. How should Christians respond to conspiracy theories in our professional and personal relationships?

• | Author: Iscast
• | Publisher: Iscast
• | Publication Date: Sep 19, 2022
• | Number of Pages: 164 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0645067156
• | ISBN-13: 9780645067156