So what is Critical theory? Critical theory analyses the power balances within society and categorizes people broadly as ‘oppressed’ or ‘oppressor’ based upon their racial, economic, gender or other social profile. Their intention is to liberate the oppressed and radically reshape the societal landscape. The language of ‘equality’, ‘justice’ and ‘liberation’ employed by Critical theory… Continue reading Cultural Marxism Part 2
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Cultural Marxism Part 1
I have often witnessed Christians speaking past each other on the topic of ‘justice’ because there are different schools of thought that have parallel meanings and may even use similar words but are actually polar opposites ideologically. “White privilege” is one of the phrases that gets bandied about. ‘Social justice’ is another activist movement which… Continue reading Cultural Marxism Part 1
The Persecution of Christians Part 42
The suffering of the Christians in Nigeria, the story is nearly always the same: heavily armed jihadis suddenly appear in the dead of night. They attack house after house, breaking down doors, shouting Allahu Akbar. They shoot the elderly and able-bodied men. They rape, mutilate, and murder women. They kidnap young boys and girls. They… Continue reading The Persecution of Christians Part 42
The Persecution of Christians Part 41
The continuing Genocide of Christians in Nigeria. If you read the reports, you’ll often see photographs that accompany them. They might have been taken days ago, maybe last week or even last year, but the scene is eerily the same. A poor village with a few small buildings is surrounded by open fields. In the… Continue reading The Persecution of Christians Part 41
The Persecution of Christians Part 40
How much do Westerners know about Nigeria? Do we recognize it as Africa’s largest nation? Are we aware of its considerable economic importance? Are Western Christians alert to the dangers faced by our fellow believers in Nigeria? Granted, it’s a little challenging to learn about Nigeria’s woes because we have to search for reports. Sadly,… Continue reading The Persecution of Christians Part 40
The Persecution of Christians Part 38
Apart from counter-terrorism, Nigeria is also attempting to reform captured militants. More than 2,000 Boko Haram members have repented and been released back into society, a move criticized by many. Nigerian Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe, pushed President Buhari to resign. The president pushed back in an op-ed submitted to CT. “We owe thanks to… Continue reading The Persecution of Christians Part 38
The Persecution of Christians in India Part 6
According to Persecution Relief founder Shibu Thomas, Tribal and Dalit Christians are one of the most persecuted Christian groups in the country. The report details a recent case where 15 homes were destroyed and 11 Tribal Christian families were boycotted for their faith. “Although inexhaustive, as many cases of Christian persecution are not reported due to… Continue reading The Persecution of Christians in India Part 6
The Persecution of Christians Part 37
John Ibenu, CAN chairman for the Middle Belt state of Kogi in Nigeria, home to many herder-farmer clashes, defended his organization. His state witnessed 27 deaths in January 2020. “When people are not performing the duties for which they are employed or appointed, they must give way for others to come in,” he stated. “CAN… Continue reading The Persecution of Christians Part 37
The Persecution of Christians Part 36
Adeboye previously had a reputation for refraining from such critical activity. Some politicians rejoiced that he took a stand, noting that Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is a member of his congregation. “For [Adeboye] to stick his neck out, when the government respects him, will surely cause them to take notice,” said Gideon Para-Mallam, the… Continue reading The Persecution of Christians Part 36
The Persecution of Christians in India Part 5
Uttar Pradesh is at the top of the three Indian states with most attacks on the community. In UP, stated the report, 27 allegations of anti-Christians attacks have been recorded by the organisation between July to September 2020. Chhattisgarh with 16 cases comes in second, while Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand share the third spot with 14 anti-Christians… Continue reading The Persecution of Christians in India Part 5