Matt, Derek, and Alastair sit down with Joe Carter to discuss the ongoing cultural theme of online radicalization and how the church can respond.
Timestamps:
Intro [0:00 - 3:00]
The motives of the Poway Shooter [3:43 - 4:50]
The definition of “Kinism” and its impacts on the church [3:43 - 9:00]
How teens are radicalized online [9:00 - 13:30]
How to recognize the signs of online cult-like dynamics and social contagions [13:30 - 16:13]
The difference between “healthy” online communities and “unhealthy” ones [16:13 - 18:50]
Clarifying terms on “Cultural Marxism” [20:00 - 24:17]
How to talk about these issues without the vitriol [24:17 - 29:21]
Should churches have a responsibility to proactively work on these issues? [29:21 - 43:00]
How to respond to people who feel that “a dogma is being forced their way” on these issues + Conclusion [43:00 - 47:33]
Resources mentioned:
7 Things You Should Know About The Evangelical Deep State
What Happened After My 13-Year-Old Joined the Alt-Right
Rotherham Child Sexual Exploitation Scandal
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Caleb Wait
Caleb Wait (MATS, Westminster Seminary California) is a writer and the producer of Mere Fidelity. He and his wife Kristin have two children and live in Northern California. You can follow him on Twitter @calebwait and he invites you to email him at ciwait93@gmail.com.
