The Doctrine of Selective Depravity

The doctrine of selective depravity, favored by humanism, stipulates that certain people are inherently evil, creating conflict by targeting specific groups instead of addressing universal sin.

This perspective distorts the biblical concept of salvation, replacing Christ’s role with a self-identified “righteous” segment of society. The doctrine fuels conflicts, as witnessed in the 20th century, and enables politicians to manipulate public sentiment by demonizing specific groups. Marxism effectively exploits this doctrine.

Deeply ingrained in modern socio-political structures and education, the doctrine of selective depravity impedes genuine solutions, intensifying the problem with each “remedy.”

This is the subject of Episode 36 of the Chalcedon Podcast.

Hosted by Mark Rushdoony, Martin Selbrede, and Andrea Schwartz

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Release date

Lydbog: 7. februar 2024