Taking Hold of the Real

Exploring the concept of "this-worldliness," Barry Harvey engages with Dietrich Bonhoeffer's reflections on Christianity's relevance in modern society. He critiques the superficiality of contemporary social structures shaped by religion, culture, and race, which disconnect individuals from their roots. Harvey emphasizes the call for Christians to embody a profound this-worldliness through the transformative actions of Jesus Christ, highlighting the church's role as a sacrament of new humanity. The contrast between Bonhoeffer's resistance against Hitler and a French church's life-saving actions illustrates the complexities of faith in turbulent times.