Conversations That Matter Social Justice Cancel Culture: Alive and Well in the PCA
Jun 8, 2024
Dive into the heated debates surrounding the PCA General Assembly, where efforts to cancel a controversial event spark tension among conservative voices. Explore the ongoing scrutiny faced by Pastor Zachary Garris for his biblical views on slavery. The podcast critiques the church's handling of diversity and justice, presenting a complex dialogue on historical injustices versus contemporary ethical expectations. Plus, engage with the intricate relationship between cancel culture, corporate ethics, and religious beliefs in today's society.
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Cancel Culture Defined
- Cancel culture aims to destroy a person's influence and livelihood, not just exclude them from an event.
- Disinviting David French from a panel was not cancel culture since it didn't aim to ruin him personally.
Ethical Views vs Gospel Denial
- Ethical disagreements on social issues don't necessarily equate to gospel denial or heresy.
- Equating these differences with gospel denial is a misuse that fuels division and cancel culture.
Biblical Teaching vs Slavery Defense
- Defending the Bible's teaching on slavery differs from outright defending slavery itself.
- Zach Garris asserts that quoting biblical texts on slavery has been conflated wrongly with endorsing slavery.