Postmodernists believe that all truth is relative, emphasizing individual truths rather than an objective truth. This perspective challenges traditional notions of sin.
It is noteworthy that Wokeness, influenced by Marxism and Christian beliefs, has roots in Western ideologies. Despite many Marxists and Wokeists being non-religious, these philosophies resonate with Christian principles, such as the elevation of the disadvantaged.
The valorization of victims in Wokeness parallels the Christian reverence for sacrificial victims. However, the secular interpretation of these concepts in modern activism diverges from their original sacred meanings.
This secularized misinterpretation of sacrificial victims in Wokeness reflects a shift from traditional Christian beliefs, where sacrifice held a special significance in religious practices. The elevation of victims in Wokeness mirrors the Christian reverence for sacrificial victims, indicating a cultural shift in values and beliefs. The ultimate sacrifice should be perfect and eternal, saving the world through that act. What better sacrifice than God’s own son, embodying both humanity and divinity, willingly becoming the victim? The Bible, described by Jordan Peterson as the first “hyperlinked text,” intricately links various characters and events, with Jesus being the most hyperlinked figure.
The Apostles felt compelled to spread the message of the new covenant in Christianity, leading to its significant growth by the 4th century. Emperor Constantine and his successor, Theodosius, played roles in establishing Nicene Christianity as the official religion of the Roman Empire, shaping the worldview inherited by Europeans.
As materialism and post-modernism rose, belief in the divinity of Jesus and the sacred in the world waned. Despite this, remnants of Christian values like love and humility linger. However, the rejection of afterlife belief combined with a desire to create a utopia on earth has led to the rise of ideologies like wokeness.
Christianity’s emphasis on humility, acceptance of suffering, and the need for redemption contrasts with the woke ideology’s pursuit of pleasure, absolute equality, and relativism. The rejection of traditional Christian teachings on sin and morality in favor of personal truths has created tensions, as seen in debates over issues like same-sex relationships.
Individuals like Israel Folau have faced backlash for expressing traditional Christian views on sin and morality, highlighting the conflicts between modern societal norms and religious beliefs. Ultimately, the corrosion of sacred doctrines has led to a clash between traditional values and contemporary ideologies.
Not only was he required to tolerate homosexuals, he was also expected to support and validate their lifestyles.
If he didn’t comply, he would be guilty of one of the few remaining sins in our society—rejecting someone else’s truth.
Without belief in an afterlife, the consequences of being “woke” had to be faced in the present, resulting in his virtual erasure, not just as a person, but also as a rugby player.
While this may seem abstract, there is a growing intellectual movement, championed by figures like historian Niall Ferguson and his wife Ayaan Hirsi Ali, advocating for a revival of Christian values to reintroduce a belief in higher unifying principles.
It remains uncertain whether the Christian foundation of Western civilization can be restored.
However, there is a pressing need to establish a framework where not all truths are subjective, where social status holds no bearing on how we treat one another, and where power imbalances are acknowledged as an inherent aspect of life that cannot be eliminated through human intervention.
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