FOUR POINTS OF ACTION
1 . KEEP LEARNING .
You can ’ t fight against something you don ’ t understand . Continue growing in your knowledge of social justice ideology as greater knowledge leads to more informed and effective responses . Here are people and organizations I follow as trusted guides , not listed in any particular order : Chris Rufo , Neil Shenvi , James Lindsay ( see his New Discourses website ), Allie Beth Stuckey , Monique Duson ( Center for Biblical Unity ), and FAIR ( The Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism ). You can follow them on social media , and many have blogs , books , podcasts , or helpful websites .
2 . ENGAGE MEMBERS OF YOUR FAMILY AND LOCAL CHURCH .
When you notice friends , family members , or leaders of your local church succumbing to the deception of social justice ideology , don ’ t remain silent , but engage them respectfully . As you do , here are some tips : Pray first ! God has the power to change hearts and minds . Be gentle and courteous . Assume the best as far as motives and intentions . Listen carefully and ask questions . Don ’ t worry if you don ’ t have all the answers , but be ready to search them out . Have resources ready to direct them to ( see action point one ). Make sure your motivation is rooted in love and not merely to win an argument . As Paul says in 2 Timothy 2:25-26 , “ Opponents must be gently instructed , in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth , and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil . . . .”
4 . DON ’ T MERELY CRITIQUE : OFFER A BETTER ALTERNATIVE .
Speaking out against a destructive , unbiblical worldview is essential , but it is equally important to offer authentic , biblical alternatives . This is particularly true when it comes to education . Speaking out against CRT in public schools is vital , but just as crucial is putting forward an alternative rooted in distinctively biblical truths . If this is something you haven ’ t thought much about , I encourage you to begin a journey of discovery with this important new book : Don ’ t Let Schooling Stand in the Way of Education : A Biblical Response to the Crisis in Public Education by Darrow L . Miller .
Learn more about how the core tenants of ideological social justice contrast with those from a biblical worldview in Scott Allen ’ s book . Available at shop . renewanation . org .
3 . ENGAGE PUBLICALLY .
Most people encounter social justice ideology at work or school . At work , it often takes the form of Diversity , Equity , and Inclusion ( DEI ) training , which inculcates the core presuppositions of social justice ideology on employees . Consider respectfully approaching your employer and sharing your concerns about this training . Ideally , you will want to do this with other like-minded employees . At school , there is now a vibrant national movement to eliminate curriculum and teaching based on the presuppositions of ideological social justice and particularly Critical Race Theory ( CRT ) from public schools . Do what you can to engage and support these important movements . You can learn more about what is happening in your area through networks like the Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism ( FAIR ).
Editor ’ s Note : RenewaNation fully endorses the author and his writings , but be aware that some of the sources recommended in this article , though excellent on this particular topic , are not evangelical Christians .
Scott Allen serves as president of the Disciple Nations Alliance . He is the author of Why Social Justice is Not Biblical Justice : An Urgent Appeal to Fellow Christians in a Time of Social Crisis . Scott is married to Kimberly and the homeschooling father of five children .
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