“Once individuals accept a ‘victim’ label, their lives become centered on this new identity…. Being a victim becomes all they have to think, talk or read about.”[1] –Clinical psychologist Dr. Tana Dineen
Monthly Archives: October 2018
The seduction of ‘social justice’ (part 2): Christianity and “race”
The very concept of “race” has more to do with biological evolution than it does to do with biblical anthropology. Since all men are descended from Adam and Eve, “race” is simply not a biblical concept. That is why I usually put quotes around the words “white” and “black”. I use the terms for the purpose of communication but not because I think they are legitimate categories.[1] Continue reading…
The seduction of ‘social justice’ (part 1): Repackaging the social gospel
Much has been written in response to the Statement on Social Justice & the Gospel since its release to the public on September 4th. For a document that articulates basic Protestant orthodoxy with such brevity and precision, the emotional outcry and negative reaction of some professing Christians is beyond my ability to comprehend.