Abstract
This article analyzes one of the main characteristics of the hypermodern era in which we live: social acceleration. We live in an extremely individualistic era that forces us to be highly efficient and productive in everything we do. This social phenomenon leads to a sense of being overwhelmed; our culture demands that we maximize the use of our time, to the point where we feel that we are less productive than we actually are, even though this is objectively impossible. This culture of acceleration, which makes us live at a dizzying pace, also influences the church and reshapes our daily spirituality, even if we do not perceive it directly. I will attempt to describe this process and suggest some steps that, in my opinion, Christian leaders should take to better fulfill the Great Commission.
Recommended Citation
Marzilli, P. (2026). When Everything Moves Faster than the Soul: Spirituality in a Fast-Paced World. Great Commission Research Journal, 18(2), 83-99. Retrieved from https://place.asburyseminary.edu/gcrj/vol18/iss2/6
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