Morning Wire Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda | 7.28.24
Jul 28, 2024
Megan Basham, a culture reporter for Daily Wire and author of "Shepherds for Sale," dives deep into the concerning influence of left-wing billionaires on evangelical institutions. She reveals how wealthy figures like George Soros are reshaping the political landscape among American Christians. The conversation highlights historical parallels to the Communist Party's infiltration of religious groups, the shifting dialogues on crucial issues, and the subtle yet powerful secular ideologies creeping into ministries, urging listeners to discern these influences.
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Communist Infiltration of Churches
- In the 1930s and 40s, the Communist Party USA infiltrated churches to sway political and social views.
- They mimicked religious language to gain credibility and influence, even creating "suckers lists" of target pastors.
Soros and Evangelical Influence
- George Soros' Open Society Foundation, recognizing religious Americans as a roadblock to their policies, began funding evangelical influencers around 2013.
- They aimed to sway evangelical voters towards progressive policies like "reproductive justice" and LGBT rights.
Gospel Issues Redefined
- Left-wing positions on political issues are being presented as "gospel issues," implying they are essential for salvation.
- This tactic adds non-traditional issues like Black Lives Matter and climate change to core tenets of faith.
