The Alisa Childers Podcast
#213 Is the Social Justice Movement Compatible with the Gospel? with Neil Shenvi and Pat Sawyer
Aug 27, 2023
Dr. Neil Shenvi and Dr. Pat Sawyer discuss their book, Critical Dilemma, which explores the infusion of critical theory into Western society. They tackle topics like the impact of social justice on Christian epistemology, the portrayal of intersectionality in American Girl dolls, and the compatibility of social justice with the Gospel. This episode helps navigate the cultural chaos surrounding issues of race, sexuality, and identity politics.
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- The rise of critical theories and social justice ideology has had a profound impact on the church and society, leading to a radical shift in culture.
- Critical social theory, influenced by queer theory and gender studies, poses a dangerous connection to the acceptance of pedophilia through the deconstruction of societal norms.
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Understanding Critical Theory and its Implications
This podcast episode delves into the rise of critical theories and social justice ideology and how they impact the church and society. The speakers discuss the core beliefs of critical theory, including the deconstruction of norms, the intersectionality of oppressions, and the push for radical gender theory. They address the connection between critical theory, queer theory, gender studies, and feminism, highlighting the dangers of embracing these ideologies. The episode also issues a warning to Christians who adopt egalitarianism, cautioning against the shift towards interpreting scripture through a critical social theory lens. The book "Critical Dilemma" is recommended as a resource for understanding and responding to these ideologies.
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