Issues, Etc. Stockholm Syndrome Christianity – Dr. John West, 6/26/25 (1772, Encore)
Jun 26, 2025
Dr. John West, Vice President of the Discovery Institute, discusses his book on 'Stockholm Syndrome Christianity,' where Christians align their beliefs with secular culture. He examines the psychological dynamics causing this drift and critiques the challenges faced by church leaders in maintaining biblical authority. The conversation emphasizes the need for clarity in faith and the importance of adhering to core Christian values amidst societal pressures, urging believers to resist secular influences to nurture genuine spiritual growth.
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Examples of Stockholm Syndrome Christianity
- Francis Collins funded research using aborted baby body parts and advocated for LGBTQIA causes while calling himself evangelical.
- Judge John Jones, an active Lutheran, ruled in ways indistinguishable from secular materialists, opposing intelligent design and supporting gay marriage early.
Cause of Stockholm Syndrome Christianity
- Stockholm Syndrome Christianity happens when Christian leaders take cultural cues over biblical teaching due to prolonged exposure to secular peers.
- This leads them to adopt secular viewpoints unknowingly, influenced by fear and the desire to succeed.
Christian Institutions Losing Faith
- Over 70% of Seattle Pacific University faculty voted against biblical marriage, showing how Christian institutions can drift secular.
- Such institutions become agents of secularism when their leadership rejects biblical truths.
