Critical theory
McGeown analyzes how postmodernism has evolved into critical theory as a threat to objective truth and Christian witness in contemporary society. Drawing on the analysis of Pluckrose and Lindsay's "Cynical Theories," he explains how these philosophical movements have become embedded in everyday language and thinking, calling believers to recognize and respond to this assault on truth rooted in Scripture.
Critical theory beyond postmodernism Christianity is the revelation of the truth. Jesus is "the way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6), and He gave a good confession before Pontius Pilate: "To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Everyone that is of the truth heareth my voice" (John 18:37). Our society is increasingly hostile to truth, not only to the truth of God's Word, but also to the very idea of truth. The modern...
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