Critical Dilemma: The Rise of Critical Theories and Social Justice

Critical theory and its expression in fields such as critical race theory, critical pedagogy, and queer theory are having a profound impact on our culture. Contemporary critical theory’s ideas about race, class, gender, identity, and justice have dramatically shaped how people think, act, and view one another—in Christian and secular spheres alike. In Critical Dilemma, authors Neil Shenvi and Pat Sawyer illuminate the origins and influences of contemporary critical theory, considering it in the light of clear reason and biblical orthodoxy. While acknowledging that it can provide some legitimate insights regarding race, class, and gender, Critical Dilemma exposes the false assumptions at the heart of critical theory, arguing that it poses a serious /* FONTS AND COLORS */ body h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 .navbar a, .navbar a:active, .navbar a:hover, .navbar a:visited .product-specs .product-specs td .attr-left .attr-right div.footer .navbar-default .navbar-default .navbar-nav > .active > a /* LAYOUT - CHANGING THESE WILL AFFECT THE SIZE AND LAYOUT OF YOUR AD TEMPLATE */ /* Responsive Columns */ .col-md-6 .col-md-12 .container @media (min-width:768px) .col-md-12, .col-md-6 .col-md-6 } @media (min-width:992px) .col-md-12,.col-md-6 .col-md-6 } @media (min-width:1200px) .col-md-12,.col-md-6 .col-md-6 } .img-responsive /* Responsive Navigation Bar */ .nav .nav:before, .nav:after .nav:after .nav:before, .nav:after .nav:after .nav > li .nav > li > a .nav > li > a:hover, .nav > li > a:focus .nav > li > a > img .navbar @media (min-width:768px) } .navbar-header:before, .navbar-header:after .navbar-header:after .navbar-header:before, .navbar-header:after .navbar-header:after @media (min-width:768px) } .navbar-collapse .navbar-collapse:before, .navbar-collapse:after .navbar-collapse:after .navbar-collapse:before, .navbar-collapse:after .navbar-collapse:after .navbar-collapse.in @media (min-width:768px) .navbar-collapse.collapse .navbar-collapse.in } @media (min-width:768px) } .navbar-brand .navbar-brand:hover, .navbar-brand:focus @media (min-width:768px) } .navbar-nav .navbar-nav > li > a @media (min-width:768px) .navbar-nav > li .navbar-nav > li > a .navbar-nav.navbar-right:last-child } @media (min-width:768px) .navbar-right } Critical Dilemma: The Rise of Critical Theories and Social Justice

Critical theory and its expression in fields such as critical race theory, critical pedagogy, and queer theory are having a profound impact on our culture. Contemporary critical theory’s ideas about race, class, gender, identity, and justice have dramatically shaped how people think, act, and view one another—in Christian and secular spheres alike.

In Critical Dilemma, authors Neil Shenvi and Pat Sawyer illuminate the origins and influences of contemporary critical theory, considering it in the light of clear reason and biblical orthodoxy. While acknowledging that it can provide some legitimate insights regarding race, class, and gender, Critical Dilemma exposes the false assumptions at the heart of critical theory, arguing that it poses a serious threat to both the church and society at large.

Drawing on exhaustive research and careful analysis, Shenvi and Sawyer condemn racism, urge Christians to seek justice, and offer a path forward for racial healing and unity while also opposing critical theory’s manifold errors.