Neil Shenvi and Pat Sawyer: On Critical Theory and Social Justice - EP 134

Christ and Culture

What is Critical Theory (CT), and how should Christians think about it? Drs. Neil Shenvi and Pat Sawyer join us to discuss their new book, 'Critical Dilemma,' which was named World Magazine’s 2023 Book of the Year. They explain why CT is so skeptical of received wisdom, how it’s different than critical thinking, the big emphasis on power plays, and whether it’s okay for Christians to use the phrase “social justice.” (The conversation begins at 5:45.) Plus, in “Headlines” (1:05), Dr. Keathley offers ways you can already be praying for the 2024 election. And in “On My Bookshelf” (35:25), Drs. Shenvi and Sawyer tell us what they’re reading right now. Visit our website: https://cfc.sebts.edu/ Support the work of the Center: https://cfc.sebts.edu/about/give/ All opinions and views expressed by guest speakers are solely their own. They do not speak for nor represent SEBTS. Read our expressed views and confessions: https://www.sebts.edu/about/what_we_believe.aspx