Rafa Oliveira, Author at The Washington Institute

Rafa is a student at Reformed Theological Seminary in New York City. He originally hails from Brazil and currently lives in Manhattan where he works at Central Presbyterian Church. He speaks Portuguese, English, and Spanish and is an ardent Manchester United supporter.

Articles by Rafa Oliveira

Faith • Theological Reflections

Anxiety is Not Irreverence: Suffering Faithfully

Rafa Oliveira | 12 min read

“Irreverence!” he declared as he slammed his palm onto the wooden pulpit. A brittle silence briefly hung in the sanctuary. The congregants present continued to stare blankly at the preacher, waiting for his next line. It came quickly. “Anxiety is ultimately irreverence to God.” Elise’s ears (name changed) rang as she looked at her pastor,...