3 Common but Subtle Roots of Dehumanization
In this episode of the Summer Q&A Series, Nicole responds to a powerful and timely question:
“What happens when we dehumanize others, and what might we be avoiding in ourselves when we do it?”
Rooted in Scripture and shaped by years of teaching and discipleship, Nicole explores how dehumanization—both subtle and overt—can reveal deeper emotional and spiritual struggles, particularly among women. Through biblical reflection and honest personal insights, she identifies three key areas often lurking beneath this behavior: fear, anger, and pride.
Listeners will walk away challenged and encouraged to reexamine how they view others—and how they might bring hidden heart issues before God for healing and transformation.
Main Takeaways
- Dehumanization is subtle but dangerous: We often strip others of their God-given dignity by grouping them into labels, roles, or categories.
- Words carry weight: Name-calling and group labels are not just emotional reactions—they violate the biblical truth that every person bears the image of God.
- Why we dehumanize: It's often an avoidance tactic for deeper emotional realities.
- Three Common Roots Behind Dehumanization in Women:
- Fear – Of being wrong, hurt, rejected, or vulnerable
- Anger – Especially unspoken or culturally suppressed anger
- Pride – The insidious belief that we know best, or can determine what's fair or right outside of God
- The Bible’s Response: God calls us back to humility, self-examination, and compassion. Transformation starts with asking God to search our hearts (Psalm 139).
Bible Verse References
- Genesis 1:27 – “God created mankind in His own image…”
- Psalm 139:13–14 – “You knit me together in my mother’s womb…”
- Jeremiah 2:13 – God describes forsaking Him as abandoning living water
- Jeremiah 17:9 – “The heart is deceitful above all things…”
- Psalm 139:23–24 – “Search me, God, and know my heart…”
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- Recommended Reflection: Write out a prayer of surrender using Psalm 139.
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