Everything bad in the world is because of Christianity, according to Paul Kivel, a lecturer at the 2016 White Privilege Conference, in Philadelphia. He made the preposterous statement that every dysfunction found in society, from sexism to racism, a weak economy and global warming is all because of what he labels as “Christian hegemony”.
Kivel’s book and website define Christian hegemony as “a system of domination is complex, shifting, and operates through the agency of individuals, families, church communities, denominations, parachurch organizations, civil institutions, and through decisions made by members of the ruling class and power elite.”
Kivel ignores the truth found throughout history that women, slaves, children, and gladiators were consistently viewed as property and without value in most cultures. However, Jesus changed the message in first century Rome, putting into place the idea that equality and human rights are from God and come by virtue of being made in the image of God. Without this “evil” biblical principle, Kivel seems to believe that society would be better.
Read more is Kivels ludicrous propaganda that he spewed at the White Privilege Conference on the next page.
Again, I find it odd that those who claim to defend their positions can’t do so with wit , fact, or intelligent comments…. Yet have an abundance of insults, hate, derogatory comments and slander at their command with such ease.
Not all of you , but most have proven the point already about not being able to be logical when discussing religion, or open to the fact that not everyone has to follow your faith without being deemed on drugs, crazy or a whole list of things that I was called because I’m not one of you. Again, the power of peace sure seems to be missing from a peaceful religion.
Wow some one doesn’t read history. Every group has their ills. But just blame white and Christian gee so tiring
Michael Rogers I don’t make that assumption, and apologize if that was how you took it, very few here seem to want an actually discussion that’s not one sided or full of ignorance and disrespect. Religion itself has led to more death and genocide than any wars combined.
Then turn Muslim and take all of them with you
That’s the problem with this country. Not enough Christianity. Non-Christians are the source of all problems. Paul Kivel must not know the ten commandments.
What the Hell is a White Privilege Conference ?????
You will find out the truth soon enough.
Just stating my opinion Jon. Doesn’t mean I want to hunt u down and beat u. I just have faith in my God. Feel bad for u that u don’t know Him.
William Svoboda I paint a wide picture because all religions have led to corruption, death and genocide that rivals almost all wars put together. Faith is one thing, that is a personal relationship with what ever higher power you choose, but religion is the mass following of a set doctrine that claims to be the right way, and condemned or punishes those who don’t follow. Religion is not required to live a moral or righteous life. The fear of punishment is for those who lack the fortitude to live right without it as a aid to keep them in check.
BS