Black Theologian Savages 'Demonic' Ideologies Behind CRT, BLM and Antiracism
By: Elizabeth Stauffer
BLM and CRT are anti God and UnChristian. They are a complete and total repudiation and rejection of everything Rev. MLK Jr. taught and advocated for. We share his dream.
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Black Theologian Savages 'Demonic' Ideologies Behind CRT, BLM and Antiracism
When I think of black liberation theology, I think of the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, then-presidential candidate Barack Obama’s longtime pastor who Obama conveniently threw under the bus when it was necessary to save his 2008 campaign.
The Daily Wire’s Jon Brown recently interviewed black theologian Voddie Baucham, an American-born pastor who now lives in Zambia where he serves as the dean of theology at African Christian University.
“I’ve come back three or four times a year for speaking tours and it’s always interesting to be an American expat looking back at the U.S.,” Baucham told The Daily Wire. The theologian said he’s able to “sense the temperature change” in the racial climate on each visit he makes.
In his new book, entitled “Fault Lines: The Social Justice Movement and Evangelicalism’s Looming Catastrophe,” Baucham discusses the divisions and the deterioration he’s observed during his recent trips to America.
“I think that’s one of the reasons that I just became so keenly aware and so passionate about writing this book, because it was really noticeable to me that things were shifting quickly and deteriorating quickly,” he explained to The Daily Wire. “And I’m watching families be divided, churches be divided, institutions and schools and denominations be divided over this thing. Being an expat coming back and seeing that, it was just alarming to me.”
Baucham was born in 1969 in Los Angeles to a single mother. In his freshman year of college, he became a Christian , which forced him to make a choice between “find[ing] his identity primarily in his race or his faith,” according to Brown.
In his book, Baucham writes, “The question of the proper order of faith and ethnicity is critical to understanding the various positions people take in the broader social-justice debate — one with which all people must wrestle, regardless of their ethnicity. However, for black Christians, this concept has often been difficult to embrace for several reasons.”
Before becoming a Christian, he’d been attracted to the teachings of Malcolm X , who “denounced Christianity as a religion designed for slaves,” according to Brown. The theologian explained that such a worldview was incompatible with Christianity. But it was the exposure to those ideas gave him keen insight into “the nature of CRT and other ideologies that seek to politically weaponize race and undermine faith,” as Brown noted.
Describing the book, Brown said Baucham devotes several chapters to the ways that “CRT and the social justice movement twist traditional religious categories into a means by which to assert power. Characterizing the battles facing the U.S. as fundamentally spiritual, he deftly traces such philosophies to their origin in what he describes as the ‘demonic ideology’ of Karl Marx, Antonio Gramsci, and their neo-Marxist successors in the Frankfurt School.”
Regarding Baucham’s opinion on the antiracism theories of Ibram X. Kendi (whom I consider to be a fraud, for reasons I discussed here ), he called it “a religion without grace” in a May Op-Ed published by the New York Post .
Brown pointed out that Baucham’s ancestors were slaves, and he addresses this in his book. Baucham writes, “The most powerful weapon in our arsenal is not calling for reparations: it is forgiveness. Antiracism knows nothing of forgiveness because it knows nothing of the Gospel. Instead, antiracism offers endless penance, judgment, and fear.”
Baucham told Brown that because the new social justice movement contains aspects of Christianity, many Christians have “fallen prey” to it. Baucham asked, “What Christian does not want to be for justice, right? What Christian does not want to empathize with people if they are oppressed? What Christian doesn’t want unity and reconciliation and everything else?”
“So I think there’s a sinister aspect to the religious nature of this movement in that it’s those religious terms and that religious ideology that it tapped into that has really led people astray.”
But he sees a darker side to these movements. Regarding Black Lives Matter , he writes in his book, “The organization is Marxist, revolutionary, feminist, misandrous, pro-LGBTQIA+, pro-abortion, and anti-family, with roots in the occult. It is unacceptable for Christians to partner with, celebrate, identify with or promote this organization.”
Baucham also opposes the practice of witchcraft by BLM co-founders .
Baucham told Brown he’d been “worried for a while that we’re moving toward a race war. I don’t see that now.”
“I see a pushback against Critical Race Theory and some of these other things, and so I’m excited about that. The other thing is, I feel like this is running out of steam. There’s only so much guilt and self-flagellation that people can go through before they finally say, ‘You know what, I’m tired.’ I think we’re at that point now.”
“Also, the emperor has no clothes and there are people out there who are screaming that from the rooftops,” Baucham added. “I’m trying to do that in my book to basically say, ‘Listen, this ideology is bankrupt.’ I’m hopeful that people are beginning to wake up and become aware. I think we’re beginning to turn a corner, but there’s a lot of damage that’s been done. And there are a lot of people who are still entrenched in this, because ultimately this is about power.”
“The whole idea of critical theory is that you assume those categories and then work your way toward this revolutionary overthrow of the oppressor by the oppressed,” he explained. “So that’s still there and there are a number of people who are committed to it, mainly because of the power that it gives them. And people will ride that all the way to positions in Fortune 500 companies, or positions in the government, or whatever else is available to them.”
“So there are those people who are going to hold onto it for dear life,” he said. “But I’m hopeful because people’s eyes are opening.”
Brown asked Baucham what we can do to fight this growing ideology. The theologian replied, “You’ve got to be informed. And I think a lot of people have just decided to curl up and not engage this because they haven’t been informed.”
“And then secondly, when you’re informed, be engaged. We have to engage and we’ve got to refuse to be bullied. We’ve got to refuse to be silenced on this. And then, when we engage, we have to engage in a way that we’re exposing this ideology for what it is.”
I must say I don’t share Baucham’s optimism that critical race theory , and all that goes with it, is running out of steam. As I see it, it’s still in its rapid growth stage.
But, yes, Baucham’s distance does provide him with a perspective that those of us who live here and follow the news cycle every day might easily miss. Baucham gets a “snapshot” of the situation four times a year which makes it easier to spot changes.
We have seen states including Idaho, Florida, Arkansas and Oklahoma, pass laws banning critical race theory from public school curriculums.
Most significantly, we’re seeing parents take the fight to their local school boards. Perhaps the most compelling case of all was made by Xi Van Fleet , who was 6 years old at the start of the Chinese Cultural Revolution. She warned Loudoun County Public Schools board members and parents of the striking similarities between the left’s fevered campaign to force critical race theory into the U.S. educational system and her childhood experiences. She told the group she is watching a replay of the Maoist Revolution and she is terrified.
“I’ve been very alarmed about what’s going on in our schools. You are now teaching, training our children to be social justice warriors and to loathe our country and our history. Growing up in Mao’s China, all this seems very familiar. The communist regime used the same critical theory to divide people. The only difference is they used class instead of race.”
The current social justice movement may not feel like a revolution, but it surely is, and we are right smack in the middle of it. We must never give in to this dangerous and divisive ideology.
Our willingness to fight it, tooth and nail, will determine the future of our country.
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What a bunch of nonsense.
This is what I expect from far rightwing hate sites...
Hahahahahaha! 'nuff said.
Q-anon wannabe.
Lol demonic ideologies? Lemme guess, yoga is part of it?
People are saying that Yoga is from Satan.
(And probably all forms of Meditation is as well. And Tai Chi...)
This kinda shit is exactly why I can’t take religion and religious people seriously.
Why don't you tell us about why you chose that specific image for the article ... you seem to be equating a black man named Obama with Satan.
Because Obama is Black. And Obama is the one the GOP hates the most. Obama is the one that the GOP lost to by big numbers, both terms. And to the GOP, Obama is the Black Satan. Just ask any GOP Pastor. They have turned the Presidential election primarily into a battle of skin color since Obama won the election twice. To the GOP, no Black person could win the election back to back without Santa's help that could not happen. Right? /s
True, but I am 'hoping' for a clue as to why MLK is always trotted out to hide behind.
I did not claim what you seem to think. It is you and others that trot out MLK to pretend how politically 'saintly' you are.
... and you chose that image out of 1000s because?
Yeah......good try xx. But, not so good a dodge.
That's fine. As unless I step into one of your trashy seeds of lies and misprepresentations I don't see you at all. Why? Because you are on my Ignore list. And not seeing you or what you post is a great pleasure for me.
And what you think of me means nothing to me.
If someone as decent and nice as Raven Wing loathed me for valid reasons I'd have to think...
That may be true for some, but, I am just not interested in those that deliberately post nothing but lies, misrepresentation and proselytizing, pretending to be holier than thou Christians, when in fact they are actually CINOs who are too smitten with themselves to see that they aren't fooling anyone but themselves.How can anyone hold a conversation or engage in debate with someone who endlessly changes the subject, deflects and refuses to show proof of their questionable comments, yet, demands that of others.
And.....I am not the only that uses the Ignore feature for the same reason. More than what you might wish to think.
You admire Dr. King? You believe strongly in his dream?
I was going to go after him for what he said to you...but you got this. He hasn't seen that side of you because he never wanted to. He's the one who needs to explain why should a good Christian lies and spews forth hate like he does
What about the intellectually crazy? There are certain conservative Christians on this forum that couldnt debate their way out of wet toilet paper.
The ignore tool is legitimately the option of those uninterested in unbridled childishness, insolence and malfeasance. There, 'ignoring' others [with the 'ignore' tool or not] is an act of maturity. Much of what is posted is not an 'opposing viewpoint' or 'opposing idea' at all but rather an exercise in imagination. Anything you can imagine which 'answers' or otherwise removes some obnoxious fact instantly becomes 'credible.' Calling others to 'disprove' such spittle? Making a lack of material-based replies to these imaginative-based claims as 'evidence' of the correctness of the original assertion? Crying 'persecution' or denouncing others with some or another label when they're taken to the literary woodshed for a richly deserved rhetorical beating? Then scapegoating all the nation's ills on some or another faction and starting the whole process again?
Why should we exorcise the demons that torment the imagination-based solipsistic sophistry that defines the inner world of the sanctuary of your mind? Why should decent people here be responsible for providing daily entertainment to latch-key adults? You are in no place to refer to the intellectual laziness of others -- or of their intellectual dishonesty. When you see something that works this way ...
The moon is made of cheese!
No it isn't.
Prove it!
We brought back lunar samples.
The moon landing was filmed in the Nevada desert!
No it wasn't.
Prove it!
Don't be ridiculous.
Oh now you're angry; it figures!
...that isn't an argument. After Al Gore invented the internet [that's intended as humor], this behavior was identified as 'trolling.' More recently, websites tend to censor or give demerits to those who call such behavior for what it is. So people get to knock themselves out and make the world wide web their personal insane asylum.
But you can't act that way and have respect. And people will ignore you -- even if you're not put 'on ignore.'
'You don’t believe that we should be judged based on the content of our character and not on our skin color?'
Surely you can't believe that to be the sum-total of -- what was your word ... everything? -- MLK taught and advocated.
And how does that reply to anything I said in the antecedent post? The point here is that you can't behave in the manner illustrated and be regarded as a credible or serious poster.
That's going to go "whoosh" right by, lol.
Thanks Giggles. I truly appreciate the thought.
That's because he isn't one, or he would not do that. And his own lies and highly projected hate proves that.
Well he's not replying to many of my posts. I'm guessing I've been written off as a lost cause ... a bad thing, I'm sure. If that's bad, it doesn't feel that way ...
No, it's a tool on NT for members who are weary of content from some that is either really stupid, really nasty or really boring. And often some combination of those.
You may as well talk to your shoe.
Mr. Trotsky...you are way above him intellectually. I think we can all see that. Mr XX up there only picks quotes from people that fit his narrative. He ignores all else.
I probably didn't need to tell you that, tho.
DING! DING! DING! Ladies and gentlemen -- we have a winner!
“The organization is Marxist, revolutionary, feminist, misandrous, pro-LGBTQIA+, pro-abortion, and anti-family, with roots in the occult.
While not a big fan of the alleged "misandrous" part-- most of the rest sounds pretty good.
How can I contact them-- I think I might want to join!
"We share his dream."
Really?
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[I wonder ...]
Most conservatives know only two or three sentences out of the thousands MLK wrote or said in speeches.
'Most conservatives know only two or three sentences...'
Some days, the first eight words seem to say it all.
Multiple left wing feathers being ruffled here...jolly good show.
'Multiple left wing feathers being ruffled here...'
How many birds have you seen with two right wings? Of those that you have seen, how did they perform in flight?