Christians and the Doctrine of Objective Reasonableness

When high‑profile law‑enforcement encounters spark instant outrage online, Christians are called to resist snap judgments and pursue the truth. This episode explains the Supreme Court’s Graham v. Connor doctrine of "objective reasonableness," which requires examining an officer’s actions from the perspective of what was known in the moment—not with 20/20 hindsight—and urges believers to be patient, compassionate, and committed to due process while grieving with the afflicted and praying for just outcomes. The article Christians and the Doctrine of Objective Reasonableness appeared first on the Voice of Reason blog on January 8, 2026.