Feminism, Social Justice, and the Betrayal of Biblical Truth
Dear Shadow Tribe,
Today I want to revisit a topic that is very relevant for modern times, namely the poisoning of the modern church from within. The following is adapted from a series of posts I made in early 2022.
The Problem with Modern Christianity
In the 1960s and 1970s, modern feminism (anti-male, anti-family, anti-traditional values) began infiltrating many Christian churches under the guise of "equality" and "fairness." Pastors and leaders either did nothing or actively embraced it, often out of fear of losing donations, perceived relevance, or even their jobs if they failed to conform to the ever-shifting world.
In more recent decades, the ideology of "social justice", which bears no resemblance to true Biblical justice, has similarly invaded the Church. Today, countless pastors and leaders champion it in the name of being "relevant" and "authentic," two buzzwords straight from the Left's playbook. Their real motive? To once again fit in with the ever-shifting world.
Today I want to revisit a topic that is very relevant for modern times, namely the poisoning of the modern church from within. The following is adapted from a series of posts I made in early 2022.
The Problem with Modern Christianity
In the 1960s and 1970s, modern feminism (anti-male, anti-family, anti-traditional values) began infiltrating many Christian churches under the guise of "equality" and "fairness." Pastors and leaders either did nothing or actively embraced it, often out of fear of losing donations, perceived relevance, or even their jobs if they failed to conform to the ever-shifting world.
In more recent decades, the ideology of "social justice", which bears no resemblance to true Biblical justice, has similarly invaded the Church. Today, countless pastors and leaders champion it in the name of being "relevant" and "authentic," two buzzwords straight from the Left's playbook. Their real motive? To once again fit in with the ever-shifting world.
Scripture repeatedly condemns this desire to conform to the world (Romans 12:2, James 4:4, 1 John 2:15-17). Yet many modern Christians adopt worldly ideologies, slap a Christian label on them, and call it progress. It is not progress. We are followers of The Way, not followers of The World.
God, and God alone, defines right and wrong, sin and righteousness, good and evil. His standards are never "outdated," "old-fashioned," or something we've "outgrown." We do not become relevant or authentic by rejecting His unchanging truths revealed in Scripture. The world may applaud us for it, but God will not.
Worldly ways are not God's ways. No amount of Christian spin or bumper-sticker theology changes that. Follow God, not the world. Reject any version of "Christianity" that prioritizes worldly acceptance over obedience to Him. Reject churches, pastors, and teachers more concerned with appearing relevant than with pleasing God.
Above all, I recommend reading your Bible. To further understand the social/Biblical justice divide, I also recommend reading Why Social Justice Is Not Biblical Justice: An Urgent Appeal to Fellow Christians in a Time of Social Crisis by Scott David Allen (Amazon link).
Allen's book exposes the stark differences between politically correct "social justice" and true Biblical justice. It shows how the former has weakened modern churches by chasing worldly approval. Tragically, most churchgoers today lack the discernment to recognize the dangerous distortions hidden within social justice ideology.
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Cade Sadowlight ☠
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