Article September 30, 2019 Issue

Tackling global issues—with prayer

By Jenny Sawyer with Emily Faulkner

Emily Faulkner, a global studies major, lives at a unique intersection of thought. On the one hand, her major has exposed her to an in-depth analysis of some of the most pressing issues facing our planet. On the other, her study and practice of Christian Science have taught her that the most effective problem-solving doesn’t begin with a deep dive into the problem but with a solid understanding of God and God’s goodness—which in turn can bring healing. The Sentinel’s Jenny Sawyer sat down with Emily to talk about how it’s possible to stay informed about global issues and still pray about them effectively.

Jenny: When we first chatted about this topic, you mentioned that there’s one word in particular that you feel it’s critical to understand correctly in order to both stay informed and pray productively about global challenges. That word is denial. Can you share a little about how that word has two very different meanings, depending on the context—thinking about global issues or praying as taught in Christian Science—in which it’s being used.

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