I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST Why Are Christian Institutions Trading Truth for a Leftist Agenda? with Megan Basham
Dec 16, 2025
Megan Basham, a journalist and author known for her work on cultural trends within Christian institutions, discusses the troubling shift of conservative organizations like World Relief and Biola University towards more progressive ideologies. She reveals how federal funding can compromise biblical values in NGOs and shares alarming insights about the vetting of Afghan refugees. With concerns over LGBTQ-affirming policies, Basham encourages parents to thoroughly vet Christian colleges. The conversation emphasizes the need for accountability in institutions once grounded in faith.
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Institutions Face Cultural Conformity Pressure
- Institutions face the same cultural pressure to conform as individuals, often softening beliefs to avoid conflict.
- Frank Turek and Megan Basham warn this institutional compromise affects donors, students, and trust in Christian organizations.
World Relief's Funding And Proselytizing Shift
- Megan Basham recounts how World Relief shifted from private missionary work to federally funded refugee resettlement.
- That funding meant they legally could not proselytize while still presenting themselves as a Christian charity.
Funding Can Shape NGO Policy Positions
- Financial incentives can lead NGOs to advocate policies that expand their mission scope and funding.
- Megan links World Relief's opposition to re-vetting Afghan evacuees to incentives tied to large federal grants.