The violence is overwhelming. But Christians are still called to peacemaking

With so much tragedy and unrest dominating our news headlines, it can be tempting to turn away or become disheartened. But in a world where conflict drowns out compassion, we need peacemakers more than ever, says Dr Krish Kandiah

Rafah. Los Angeles. Ballymena. We are living in a time of profound instability. Fear is manipulated for power; hunger is used as a tool of control and the voice of solidarity is stifled. As fractures and divisions deepen, the world aches under the weight of injustice and uncertainty.

From the desperate streets of Gaza to the tensions bubbling over in Northern Ireland and the militarised clampdown of protesters in the US, it feels as though hard-won peace is disintegrating before our eyes. If you’re like me, you’re feeling not only sadness but helplessness too.