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43. America's Disastrous Search for a More Inclusive Deity, with Erwin Lutzer

The Natasha Crain Podcast

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Equality Cannot Flourish Without Inequality

The idea of 'gravediggers' digging a grave for God is rooted in Nietzsche's assertion that God's influence has been buried, reflecting a broader societal shift. Karl Marx emerges as a key figure in this philosophical landscape, arguing against oppression and believing that without it, human nature would transform to allow for a society free of laws. He viewed the family unit as an oppressive structure and dismisses the existence of God, proposing that the proletariat's rise would lead to equality. Today, this manifests as cultural Marxism, which seeks to establish a Marxist philosophy incrementally through institutions like media and education, advocating for income equality enforced by the state. However, it is asserted that true freedom necessitates a degree of inequality, as uniformity in wealth would undermine motivation and productivity, ultimately leading to a society characterized by dependency rather than genuine enthusiasm for work. The notion that individuals would willingly labor for a state-controlled system, in anticipation of equal outcomes, is presented as a misguided ideal, as history demonstrates that such systems often prompt labor stagnation and a reliance on others for support.

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