Episode 434: Critical Theory & the Christian with David Fitch

Published: Dec. 9, 2020, 9:46 p.m.

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Conservatives have recently found a new boogeyman\\u2014Critical Theory. Even Mr. Trump has issued an executive order declaring Critical Theory to be \\u201canti-American,\\u201d and last week the presidents of six Southern Baptist seminaries said critical theory is incompatible with Christianity. Their statement, however, never defined what Critical Theory is nor what makes it unchristian. Theologian David Fitch is back to talk about the controversy and offers a more thoughtful way to assess which aspects of Critical Theory are useful, and not so useful, for Christians. Kaitlyn Schiess is also back with Phil and Skye to talk about the SBC\\u2019s response, and why white evangelicals see some evils as personal (racism) and others as systemic (abortion)? Are there similar inconsistencies on the political left as well? Also this week: Portland pastor Rick McKinley says nationalism with Jesus\\u2019 face is the religion of white Christians. That\\u2019s not too risky to say in Portland, but what if you\\u2019re a pastor in Dallas?\\xa0 Plus, can we please stop sharing \\u201cunspoken\\u201d prayer requests?

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https://religionnews.com/2020/12/01/southern-baptist-seminary-presidents-nix-critical-race-theory/

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https://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2020/12/the-new-religion-of-white-christians-steve-duin-column.html

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