Here’s the outline for Jonathan’s T4G 2020 breakout. You can watch it here.
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I. What Is Identity Politics?
It is an approach to politics based on one’s group identity. It comes with a basic worldview which measures life in terms of power generally and the division of groups between oppressor and oppressed specifically. It views life and truth as socially constructed. The primary political activity of oppressed groups is consciousness-raising and collective action.
II. Identity Politics Is an Unexpected Ally.
It reminds us of what the Bible teaches about the pervasiveness of sin. It helps us better understand the Bible’s call to repentance and the unity that only come through repentance. It encourages us to consider more carefully the prominent role the Bible gives to justice. It helps us better understand what the Bible teaches about authority, at least perversions of authority in the fall.
III. Identity Politics Is a Misleading Ally—An Anti-Theology.
Its doctrine of creation: It treats both group and the individual as god. Therefore, there is little basis for human unity or dignity. Its doctrine of sin and the fall: It offers a different list of sins
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