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Description: WOKE JESUS by Lucas Miles KEY SELLING POINTS for >WOKE JESUS: The False Messiah Destroying Christianityby Lucas MilesSUMMER 2023 HUMANIX BOOKS w/ dedicated NEWSMAX publicist100,000 Announced 1st Print > 20,000 Laydown Goal w/ chain promotable buys & Airports/Mass Merch/Christian Indy AND International distribution/promosCATEGORY: RELIGION Christian / POLITICSAUDIENCE: Christians, Conservatives and people engaged in the Culture Wars.WHY-TO-BUY:(THOUGH YOUNG!) SEASONED CHRISTIAN & CONSERVATIVE MEDIA INSIDER: Miles is the host of Edifis award-winning The Lucas Miles Show and a co-host of The Church Boys podcast, where he has interviewed some of the biggest names in media such as Mario Lopez, Jim Cavaziel, Kathie Lee Gifford, Candace Bure, Charlie Kirk, and Sean Hannity. Miles rolls with movers & shakers in Christian & conservative politics.TIMELY: The Culture Wars rage-on and Miles is in the media mix with a wide and growing audience of Christian Conservative followers.BESTSELLING CATEGORY(S!): Christian (AND Conservative) political books continue to sell in large #s through multiple channels, especially when connected with young, charismatic savvy media stars.FUN(?) FACT(S): In addition to being an experienced speaker and talking-head on national media, Lucas Miles is also an ordained pastor with over twenty years of ministry experience, Lucas has been involved in dozens of church planting efforts in the US and in remote locations in Latin America, East Africa, and Asia, not least of which is his local ministry, Nfluence Church, where he and his wife, Krissy, have been serving since planting the church in 2004. Additionally, Lucas is known for his work in Hollywood producing films and offering confidential pastoral support to many up-and-coming and established actors and artists. He has directed and produced several nationally released films, including Rodeo Girl, Crowning Jules, and The Penitent Thief, as well as consulted on dozens of entertainment and literary projects. His work has been featured on Netflix, Showtime, Fox, Redbox, Sony, and Pure Flix. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography LUCAS MILES (GRANGER, INDIANA)is a trusted voice in the American church who has consistently addressed some of the most challenging topics in theology, politics, and culture. He hosts the award-winning show,Church & State with Lucas Miles, which was named the 2023 "Program of the Year" by the National Religious Broadcasters organization. In addition to his substantial social media presence, Lucas has been featured in over 1,000 media appearances across major political and religious news outlets, such as Newsmax, The Blaze, FlashPoint, Fox News,The Washington Times, CBN, andThe Christian Post. He has shared the stage with leading figures in faith and conservatism, including Charlie Kirk, Dennis Prager, Rabbi Jonathan Cahn, Eric Metaxas, Kevin Sorbo, Allie Beth Stuckey, Dr. Jim Garlow, and Pastor Jack Hibbs.In addition to his brand new title,The Pagan Threat: Confronting Americas Godless Uprising, Lucas is the author of the bestselling and critically acclaimedWokeJesus: The False Messiah Destroying Christianity,The Christian Left: How Liberal Thought Has Hijacked the Church, andGood God: The One We Want to Believe in But Are Afraid to Embrace.An ordained minister since 2004, Pastor Miles is the lead pastor of Nfluence Church in Granger, Indiana, the President of The Nfluence Network, Inc., and the founder of the American Pastor Project.The author lives & works in the Granger, Indiana metro area.lucasmiles.org Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS to WOKE JESUS: The False Messiah Destroying Christianity by Lucas MilesIntroduction Page 3Chapter 1 Jesus the Luminous Page 6Chapter 2 The Historical Jesus Page 18Chapter 3 God and Race Page 31Chapter 4 Critical Race Theory Page 42 Chapter 5 The School of Woke Page 53Chapter 6 Parishes and Plagues Page 65Chapter 7 True Religion and the New Morality of the LeftPage 78Chapter 8 A Theology of Justice Page 91Chapter 9 The Quest for the Biblical Christ Page 103Chapter 10 Missio Dei and the Renewal of the World Page 116About the Author Page 129 Review Praise for WOKE JESUS: The False Messiah Destroying Christianity by Lucas Miles"In this bold, analytical, and readable book, Miles names names and dismantles the fallacy of progressive Christianity." — Eric Metaxas, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author and Host of the Nationally Syndicated Eric Metaxas Radio Show"Everyone knows that wokeism is a disease, but most have not understood it properly enough to offer a cure. WOKE JESUS provides us with the historical facts and biblical insight necessary to dismantle the lies of wokeism, as well as offer a solution to eradicate it, rooted in a true understanding of truth, justice, and freedom in Christ. This is a must read for every Bible-believing American." — Kevin Sorbo, Actor, Director, Producer, and Author "In his newest book, WOKE JESUS, Miles provides all of us with a roadmap to understanding the theology behind wokeism and the tools needed to reject it where it stands. If youve been looking for a book to help you understand the times and what to do about it, do yourself a favor, and pick up a copy!" — Abby Johnson, Former Planned Parenthood Clinic Director; Founder, And Then There Were None and ProLove Ministries"This book should be on the desk of every Christian leader, because we cant keep ignoring the threat, and this information is a roadmap for the way out." — Phil Cooke, Ph.D., Author of The Way Back: How Christians Blew Our Credibility and How We Get It Back"Miles understands dangerous woke trend and has been bravely leading the fight against progressive ideology within the church. I believe in his work and pray that believers everywhere give ear to his message." — Dr. Jim Garlow, CEO of Well Versed"WOKE JESUS is a must read for the modern day Christian." — Lyndsay Keith, Newsmax Anchor, Co-Host Spicer&Co."WOKE JESUS is an essential read!" — Kevin McGary, Founder, Every Black Life Matters (EBLM)"Resource every Christian needs, not only in their library, but also in their heart." — David and Jason Benham, Best Selling Authors and nationally acclaimed entrepreneurs"A masterful job weaving church history with biblical theology in a clear and practical way that will open your eyes to encounter and embrace Jesus Christ that is consistent with Scripture." — Jason Jimenez, Founder and President of STAND STRONG Ministries, Author, Challenging Conversations: A Practical Guide to Discuss Controversial Topics in the Church"Every conservative, Christian, Catholic and Jewish thought leader in this nation needs this book!" — Dave Dias, Chairman, Foundations of Freedom"Wow! This one is an eye-opener. Extremely well-researched and powerful!" — Edgar Struble, Producer, The Heart Mender; Music Director, The Academy of Country Music Awards"However well intended, Wokeism actually creates the very injustices its supposed to end, hurting the most vulnerable people while dividing church and country. Lucas Miles exposes this and provides a liberating, Christ-centered way forward." — Dr. Frank Turek, coauthor I Dont Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist, President CrossExamined.org"Scripture presents Jesus as the Son of God who is truth incarnate. In the last few decades, though, Jesus has undergone a makeover at the hands of racialist theorists, Marxist political thinkers, and modern-day Gnostics. Christian filmmaker and pastor Lucas Miles calls their bluff." — Jeff Myers, Ph.D., President, Summit Ministries"Bad ideas die unless empowered by Dark Money. Lucas Miles brilliantly explains both. Read this book, a golden key, an arsenal of truth and light. Then, enter the war for the Church and nations. For Gods glory." — Kelly Monroe Kullberg, Author, Finding God at Harvard, Founder, the Veritas Forum"Its vital that Christians and especially, those affected by the powerless woke church, read this book!" — Anna Khait, Evangelist, Conservative, and former contestant on CBS Survivor"From CRT and wokism to the destructive injustice of the "moral" left, Lucas latest work is an intellectual smack down of the cancerous philosophies and heresies that have infiltrated every sector of American culture" — Rick Green, Americas Constitution Coach & Founder of Patriot Academy"If youre looking for straightforward answers about how we arrived at this perfect storm, and how we can reverse course, I highly recommend this book." — John L. 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Long Description KEY SELLING POINTS for > WOKE JESUS: Saving America from a False Messiah by Lucas Miles Spring 2023 HUMANIX BOOKS w/ dedicated NEWSMAX publicist 100,000 Announced 1st Print > 20,000 Laydown Goal w/ chain promotable buys & Airports/Mass Merch/Christian Indy AND International distribution/promos CATEGORY: RELIGION - Christian / POLITICS AUDIENCE: Christians, Conservatives and people engaged in the Culture Wars. WHY-TO-BUY: (THOUGH YOUNG!) SEASONED CHRISTIAN & CONSERVATIVE MEDIA INSIDER: Miles is the host of Edifis award-winning The Lucas Miles Show and a co-host of The Church Boys podcast, where he has interviewed some of the biggest names in media such as Mario Lopez, Jim Cavaziel, Kathie Lee Gifford, Candace Bure, Charlie Kirk, and Sean Hannity. Miles rolls with movers & shakers in Christian & conservative politics. TIMELY: The Culture Wars rage-on and Miles is in the media mix with a wide and growing audience of Christian Conservative followers. BESTSELLING CATEGORY(S!): Christian (AND Conservative) political books continue to sell in large #s through multiple channels, especially when connected with young, charismatic savvy media stars. FUN(?) FACT(S): In addition to being an experienced speaker and talking-head on national media, Lucas Miles is also an ordained pastor with over twenty years of ministry experience, Lucas has been involved in dozens of church planting efforts in the US and in remote locations in Latin America, East Africa, and Asia, not least of which is his local ministry, Nfluence Church, where he and his wife, Krissy, have been serving since planting the church in 2004. Additionally, Lucas is known for his work in Hollywood producing films and offering confidential pastoral support to many up-and-coming and established actors and artists. He has directed and produced several nationally released films, including Rodeo Girl, Crowning Jules, and The Penitent Thief, as well as consulted on dozens of entertainment and literary projects. His work has been featured on Netflix, Showtime, Fox, Redbox, Sony, and Pure Flix. Review Quote Praise for WOKE JESUS: Saving America from a False Messiah by Lucas Miles "In this bold, analytical, and readable book, Miles names names and dismantles the fallacy of progressive Christianity." -- Eric Metaxas, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author and Host of the Nationally Syndicated Eric Metaxas Radio Show "Everyone knows that wokeism is a disease, but most have not understood it properly enough to offer a cure. WOKE JESUS provides us with the historical facts and biblical insight necessary to dismantle the lies of wokeism, as well as offer a solution to eradicate it, rooted in a true understanding of truth, justice, and freedom in Christ. This is a must read for every Bible-believing American." -- Kevin Sorbo, Actor, Director, Producer, and Author "In his newest book, WOKE JESUS , Miles provides all of us with a roadmap to understanding the theology behind wokeism and the tools needed to reject it where it stands. If youve been looking for a book to help you understand the times and what to do about it, do yourself a favor, and pick up a copy!" -- Abby Johnson, Former Planned Parenthood Clinic Director; Founder, And Then There Were None and ProLove Ministries "This book should be on the desk of every Christian leader, because we cant keep ignoring the threat, and this information is a roadmap for the way out." -- Phil Cooke, Ph.D., Author of The Way Back: How Christians Blew Our Credibility and How We Get It Back "Miles understands dangerous woke trend and has been bravely leading the fight against progressive ideology within the church. I believe in his work and pray that believers everywhere give ear to his message." -- Dr. Jim Garlow, CEO of Well Versed " WOKE JESUS is a must read for the modern day Christian." -- Lyndsay Keith, Newsmax Anchor, Co-Host Spicer&Co . " WOKE JESUS is an essential read!" -- Kevin McGary, Founder, Every Black Life Matters (EBLM) "Resource every Christian needs, not only in their library, but also in their heart." -- David and Jason Benham, Best Selling Authors and nationally acclaimed entrepreneurs "A masterful job weaving church history with biblical theology in a clear and practical way that will open your eyes to encounter and embrace Jesus Christ that is consistent with Scripture." -- Jason Jimenez, Founder and President of STAND STRONG Ministries, Author, Challenging Conversations: A Practical Guide to Discuss Controversial Topics in the Church "Every conservative, Christian, Catholic and Jewish thought leader in this nation needs this book!" -- Dave Dias, Chairman, Foundations of Freedom "Wow! This one is an eye-opener. Extremely well-researched and powerful!" -- Edgar Struble, Producer, The Heart Mender ; Music Director, The Academy of Country Music Awards "However well intended, Wokeism actually creates the very injustices its supposed to end, hurting the most vulnerable people while dividing church and country. Lucas Miles exposes this and provides a liberating, Christ-centered way forward." -- Dr. Frank Turek, coauthor I Dont Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist , President CrossExamined.org "Scripture presents Jesus as the Son of God who is truth incarnate. In the last few decades, though, Jesus has undergone a makeover at the hands of racialist theorists, Marxist political thinkers, and modern-day Gnostics. Christian filmmaker and pastor Lucas Miles calls their bluff." -- Jeff Myers, Ph.D., President, Summit Ministries "Bad ideas die unless empowered by Dark Money. Lucas Miles brilliantly explains both. Read this book, a golden key, an arsenal of truth and light. Then, enter the war for the Church and nations. For Gods glory." -- Kelly Monroe Kullberg, Author, Finding God at Harvard , Founder, the Veritas Forum "Its vital that Christians and especially, those affected by the powerless woke church, read this book!" -- Anna Khait, Evangelist, Conservative, and former contestant on CBS Survivor "From CRT and wokism to the destructive injustice of the "moral" left, Lucas latest work is an intellectual smack down of the cancerous philosophies and heresies that have infiltrated every sector of American culture" -- Rick Green, Americas Constitution Coach & Founder of Patriot Academy "If youre looking for straightforward answers about how we arrived at this perfect storm, and how we can reverse course, I highly recommend this book." -- John L. Cooper, singer of Skillet, author of Awake And Alive To Truth, host of T he Cooper Stuff Podcast First Chapter Chapter 1 to WOKE JESUS: Saving America from a False Messiah by Lucas Miles Jesus the Luminous Reimagining the Church "The timeline of the Holy Spirit is driving our decision to launch the LMX at this moment and we are following her call," reasoned Reverend Althea Spencer-Miller, a leader in the recently formed Liberation Methodist Connexion . Spencer-Miller isnt shy about revealing the new socially and theologically progressive Methodist denominations goal which is to "reimage what it means to follow Jesus," and has started by reimagining God using female pronouns "she/her." Other denominational leaders promise "no doctrinal litmus tests" for those wishing to affiliate with the LMX as they seek to dismantle the "powers, principalities and privileges" associated with "white normativity" in the Church. The demolishing of white hetero-normativity, a belief that Church doctrine is controlled by a white Eurocentric male theological hegemony, is a major objective for most theologically progressive denominations. As such, groups like the LMX, claim to be "justice oriented" as they strive to right the Churchs wrongs. These wrongs include: colonialism, white supremacy, economic injustices, patriarchy, sexism, clericalism, ableism, ageism, transphobia, and heteronormativity." This collective pursuit among the Christian Left has given birth to Woke Christianity. Woke Christianity, also known as "Conscious Christianity," is broad stroke terminology describing Christians intentionally conscious of oppression, racism and injustice. Author and pastor Eric Mason says the term implies "being socially aware of issues that have systemic impact." Often compared to the wise virgins in Matthew 25, Woke individuals strive to stay "awake" to issues of social justice while waiting for the Bridegroom to return. Consequently, the term Woke Christians, describes believers who subscribe, whether knowingly or unknowingly, to the alternative gospels of Critical Theory, including Critical Race Theory (CRT) and their pseudo-Christian counterpart, Liberation theology. Like all heresy, Woke Christianity is rooted in an element of truth, (as in Gods opposition to injustice), but encapsulates this truth with a convincing web of antibiblical ideology and extremism. As such, scripture is either downgraded, stripped of its authority, or frequently ignored, as personal experience, like suffering or oppression and personal enlightenment take center stage in crafting Woke theology. For those new to such terminology, Critical Theory has evolved from a highly academic and abstract ideology (developed as early as 1923 in the Institute for Social Research in Frankfurt, Germany) to a mainstream worldview that is shaping sermons, public policy , grade school curriculum and even medical advice . It is "chiefly concerned with revealing hidden biases," especially those related to race, gender, and socio-economics. Due to perceived systemic problems inherent within existing social systems, Critical Theorists advocate for dismantling and deconstructing the current systems (such as Capitalism, religion or even America) rather than working within the system to generate improvement. Liberation Theology (and its cousin Black Liberation Theology), is a type of religious Critical Theory, which "depends upon the Marxist system" to dismantle perceived injustices in oppressed people groups even if that requires revolt and revolution. Both Critical Theory and Liberation theology, doctrines which few took seriously, are creating a schism and if allowed to grow may arguably rival the doctrinal differences of the Protestant Reformation. In fact, Critical Theory was a major topic of conversation as the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) voted in a new president, Ed Litton, in summer 2021. Litton was viewed by many as a "Woke" theologian after apologizing for former views on both systemic racism and homosexuality, marking a major step backwards in establishing a top-down biblical orthodoxy within the SBC. Litton joins the ranks of other SBC influencers (Russell Moore, J.D. Greear, and former SBC member Beth Moore) who have backpedaled on scriptural truths and used their platforms to facilitate Woke doctrines. The Evolution of Critical Theory While many may be acquainted with the dangers of Critical Theory (restriction of free thought, perpetuation of victimhood, indoctrination of young people, a distorted moral fabric, and undue resentment toward the Western world,) few seem to fully grasp the ideological and religious scaffolding that not only shaped, but still guides Critical Theorists, from pedagogs to protestors. While conservative parents and pundits actively attempt to refute and dismantle the collective dogmas of Wokeism, Critical Theory, Postmodernism and Liberation Theology, their efforts rarely amount to more than, at best, labeling it Marxist and, at worst, declaring it vacuous. Both may be true, at least in principle, but neither approach fully refutes the driving force behind Critical Theory. And this doesnt even mention that most who have adopted Critical Theory activism dont know enough about its formulation themselves to even be conscious of its connection to Marxism. Instead, Critical Theorists tend to present complex modern arguments built upon logical fallacies regarding race, gender, socio-economic status and sexuality. By leveraging emotional reactions, social pressure and societal guilt, the ideology of Critical Theory continues to gain ground in almost every facet of Western society - including the Church and Christian institutions. Within Christendom, this is complicated even further. Woke Christians turn to the scriptures for proof texts to verify certain aspects of Critical Theory and Liberation Theology. They will use references to Jesus being a refugee to give credence to open borders; Christ overturning the tables in the temple in order to support riots and protests; and even twist Christs intimate friendship with the Apostle John in an attempt to affirm the LBGTQ agenda and saying "Jesus may well have been homosexual." This selective use of scripture allows Critical Theorists to pick and choose parts of the canon that assist their cause while easily dismissing verses as outdated, out-of-context or poorly translated that would harm their heretical positions. From the outset, it should seem odd that Critical Theory and Christianity have become bedfellows. The humanist nature of Critical Theory (depicts the human experience as the central aspect to existence as opposed to the Christ-centric view of Christianity) would seemingly create a conflict between the two. This obvious sharp contradiction though was rounded over time, like a stone slowly shaped by a stream, through the evolutionary development of Critical Theory. While orthodox-minded Christians may have initially fled from versions of Critical Theory presented by radicals like Marcuse, more modern kerygmatic Christian figures (Eric Mason, Tony Campolo, Barry Corey, David Platt, LaCrae and Andy Stanley) have offered a softer, more subtle version of Jesus AND Critical Theory. This version is what has found sympathetic ears among evangelicals. This new faith-based Wokeism didnt just originate overnight, nor did it leap unmolested from Marx to Mason. Rather it evolved over time and across many different camps, both spiritual and secular, as ideological transmission took place. It migrated from Hegel and Marx to the Frankfurt School, to Black Liberation Theologians like James Cone, to black feminists like Pauli Murray and Angela Davis, to modern Christ-touting Leftists, like Jim Wallis and Michael Wear. Then it jumped to more surprising sources, like VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer and Beth Moore before gaining the momentum and social receptivity among Christians that it has today. Speaking to the overarching evolution of postmodern ideals that drive current iterations of Critical Theory, authors Helen Pluckrose and James Lindsay write: "Since its revolutionary beginnings, postmodernism has evolved into new forms, which have preserved its original principles and themes, while gaining increasing influence over culture, activism, and scholarship, especially in the humanities and social sciences. Understanding postmodernism is therefore a matter of some urgency precisely because it radically rejects the foundations upon which todays advanced civilizations are built and consequently has the potential to undermine them." The evangelical church, although it rejected early versions of postmodernity, took quite seriously the importance of understanding postmodern culture. So much so that it seemed like nearly every Christian conference of the late 1990s and early 2000s featured speakers like Leonard Sweet, Rob Bell and Doug Pagitt who were dedicated to assisting the Church in ministering to a new generation shaped by a postmodern mindset. Interestingly though, many of these individuals, especially Bell, who had a very public departure from evangelicalism , and Pagitt, who proudly labels himself "a leading voice for progressive Christianity" and currently serves as the executive director for Vote Common Good , a left-wing activist group that trains "democratic candidates to connect Description for Sales People KEY SELLING POINTS for > WOKE JESUS: Saving America from a False Messiah by Lucas Miles Spring 2023 HUMANIX BOOKS w/ dedicated NEWSMAX publicist 100,000 Announced 1st Print > 20,000 Laydown Goal w/ chain promotable buys & Airports/Mass Merch/Christian Indy AND International distribution/promos CATEGORY: RELIGION - Christian / POLITICS AUDIENCE: Christians, Conservatives and people engaged in the Culture Wars. WHY-TO-BUY: (THOUGH YOUNG!) SEASONED CHRISTIAN & CONSERVATIVE MEDIA INSIDER: Miles is the host of Edifis award-winning The Lucas Miles Show and a co-host of The Church Boys podcast, where he has interviewed some of the biggest names in media such as Mario Lopez, Jim Cavaziel, Kathie Lee Gifford, Candace Bure, Charlie Kirk, and Sean Hannity. Miles rolls with movers & shakers in Christian & conservative politics. TIMELY: The Culture Wars rage-on and Miles is in the media mix with a wide and growing audience of Christian Conservative followers. BESTSELLING CATEGORY(S!): Christian (AND Conservative) political books continue to sell in large #s through multiple channels, especially when connected with young, charismatic savvy media stars. FUN(?) FACT(S): In addition to being an experienced speaker and talking-head on national media, Lucas Miles is also an ordained pastor with over twenty years of ministry experience, Lucas has been involved in dozens of church planting efforts in the US and in remote locations in Latin America, East Africa, and Asia, not least of which is his local ministry, Nfluence Church, where he and his wife, Krissy, have been serving since planting the church in 2004. Additionally, Lucas is known for his work in Hollywood producing films and offering confidential pastoral support to many up-and-coming and established actors and artists. He has directed and produced several nationally released films, including Rodeo Girl, Crowning Jules, and The Penitent Thief, as well as consulted on dozens of entertainment and literary projects. His work has been featured on Netflix, Showtime, Fox, Redbox, Sony, and Pure Flix. Introduction or Preface INTRODUCTION to THE CHRISTIAN LEFT: How Liberal Thought Has Hijacked the Church by Lucas Miles "By means of specious and plausible words, they cunningly allure the simple-minded to inquire into their system; but they nevertheless clumsily destroy them, while they initiate them into their blasphemous and impious opinions ... and these simple ones are unable, even in such a matter, to distinguish falsehood from truth." Irenaeus, a second century church father, penned these words while addressing the reason why the first century church struggled to clearly refute Gnosticism. The Bishop of Lyon, known best for his work "Against Heresies," revealed that it was the complexities of Gnosticism that made it difficult for the first Christians to dismantle - so much so, that the heretics often easily lured undisciplined Christians over to their cause. Like two tangled fishing lines, the Early Church was charged with the task of painstakingly unraveling the heretical beliefs of the Gnostics, whom Irenaeus called "evil interpreters of the good word of revelation," in order to salvage the true doctrine of the Church and rescue those who were ensnared by their deceptions. Likewise, the 21st century Church is faced with an uncannily similar challenge to sort through a neo-gnostic ideology, rooted in Hegelian and Marxist thought, reinforced by nefariously crafted arguments from feminists, diversity officers, Critical theorists, communist elites, social justice activists, and "woke" pastors. Its a massively woven and deeply confusing tapestry of lies that few have properly dismantled well enough for the rest of us to comprehend the full extent of their error. Coming before me in this work are brilliant thinkers, both past and present , who have answered the call to defend the faith from a strange gospel. My hope is to build upon their work, while adding to the conversation unique ideas designed to untangle our lines and draw people back to foundational Christian truths. I fear if we dont do so soon, we risk there not being enough Christians left in America to properly defend the theological walls of the faith. To demonstrate how far weve truly fallen, a national survey by Gallup found only 24% of Americans now believe that scripture is "the actual word of God, and is to be taken literally, word for word," a record low based upon 40 years of polling research. Perhaps even more concerning is the largest subset of Christians who, according to the same poll, believe the Bible is "inspired by God, but shouldnt all be taken literally." While this may sound like a win, this downgraded view of the Bible, reveals how progressive Christianity has gained such a strong foothold over the last decade. While a non-literal view of a seven day creation or whether Jonah was really swallowed by a whale may not seem like a great threat to orthodoxy, this diminished view of scripture exposes the real cancer - a distrust in God. Reminiscent of Eden, the question looming within the ethos of the Postmodern Church, and arguably all of humanity: is "Did God really say?" Beginning with this seed of doubt, scriptures are scrutinized, doctrines are dismantled and moral boundaries are moved until what remains can hardly be called "Christian." The resulting distilled faith goes by many names: "the Christian Left," "Progressive Christianity" or "Woke Christianity." It abandons traditional Biblical interpretations regarding marriage, gender, racial equality, justice, original sin, heaven and hell and salvation and replaces them within a new fabricated morality, built around political correctness, cancel culture, hedonistic values, obsession with public health, allegiance to the Leftist state, universalism, and virtue signaling. Within its ranks are powerful foot soldiers, many of whom were once reliable pillars of the faith, but who have since deserted evangelicalism or de-converted from the faith in one form or another. In this sense, Johns warning to the first century church feels all too familiar: "They went out from us, but they did not really belong to us. For if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us; but their going showed that none of them belonged to us." Multiple factors have likely contributed to this recent exodus from Biblical Christianity, including a rise in progressivism within culture, an overreaction to narrow-minded fundamentalism, the impact of isolation during government-mandated shutdowns for COVID-19, as well as the liberal takeover of Christian higher education. But more inherent in the systemic shift of the Church toward wokeness is the gradual evolution of thought among Christians, both theologically trained and laity alike, to elevate Jesus humanity over His divinity, laying the groundwork for a widely accepted social gospel. This tension in Christology, between human and divine, is hardly foreign to Christian history and has been dealt with abundantly by diverse Christian minds, such as Origen, Athanasius and Augustine. Despite their efforts, a novel view of Christ has emerged and overemphasizes the humanity of the carpenters son, known as the "Historical Jesus," which transforms the Lamb of God from the Savior of the World to a great moral example and a champion of the State. The genesis of this shift inevitably can be traced back to Immanuel Kant, the influential 18th century German philosopher, who taught that Christ was "totally human" and "the prototype of a humanity well-pleasing to God." Stephen R. Palmquist reminds us that, "For anyone with a theology grounded on Jesus divinity, this is a roadblock" as "Kants philosophy leaves no room for a savior." Kant feared that if Jesus was in fact heavenly, He would be of "no benefit to us" as an earthly example because humanity would be unable to emulate His righteousness, absent of a divine nature. Completely misinterpreting the message of the cross, if salvation was to be found according to Kant, it was rooted in morality and a pure disposition and not a man from heaven. With such a humanistic interpretation, its hardly a stretch to say that Kant was a progressive at heart, but his philosophy was somewhat safeguarded by a dominant Christian moral that lingered from the Protestant Reformation. So while Kant spoke of Jesus, the value of the scriptures, and the importance of religion, his religion was "the pure religion of reason" and not the Christian faith. Supporters of Kants "morally-focused interpretations of a variety of Christian doctrines" would claim his criticism of the Christian faith and that of Christ were intended to create "a more religiously authentic foundation for religion," Kants version of Christianity. But much like progressives today, this falls incredibly short of encapsulating even basic gospel truths, such as, grace, forgiveness, and the gift of righteousness. What it did do was firm up a new critical way to read the scriptures and to evaluate the man from Galilee. And while our look into the origins of the Woke Jesus being touted by the Left doesnt end with Kant, he does mark the beginning of a spiritual viewpoint upheld by progressive Christians today, that reduces Christ to a mere revolutionary, prophet or sage. Much like Kant, whether or not these individuals actually believe that Jesus is the Christ seems to be of little use as "rational human beings ... never allow this belief to intervene in practical matters." Because of this, for todays Christian Left, Jesus is only useful to the degree that His behavior aligns with liberal "morals" that support a progressive view of race, gender, and sexuality. In order to accomplish this, this form of Jesus will need to bow at the feet of Marx, kneel in solidarity with Black Lives Matters and feel oppressed and alienated by His olive colored middle-eastern skin. This Jesus must reject meritocracy, be sensitive to microaggressions, conscious to intersectionality, double masked, triple vaxxed, and of course, sexually nonbinary. This Jesus will need to be Woke. Details ISBN1630062510 Author Lucas Miles Short Title Woke Jesus Pages 224 Publisher Humanix Books Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 1630062510 ISBN-13 9781630062514 Format Hardcover Subtitle Saving America from a False Messiah Imprint Humanix Books Place of Publication Boca Raton, FL Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2023-07-20 US Release Date 2023-07-20 UK Release Date 2023-07-20 Publication Date 2023-07-20 DEWEY 261.7 Audience General AU Release Date 2023-10-11 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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