Mike Winther discusses the outcomes and consequences of certain ideas that have led to protests, the removal of monuments, media censorship, and the suppression of diverse viewpoints. He begins his lecture by delving into the origins of these ideas, starting with the concept of race, and includes a biblical creationist perspective.
Additionally, he contrasts the biblical view of race with the evolutionary perspective. He explores three types of equality: equality of outcome, equality of opportunity, and equality under the law. Mike also addresses topics such as justice, equity, and the risks of qualifying justice. Finally, he examines how these concepts influence politics.
You'll Learn:
[03:06] The concept of race.
[03:25] Webster's 1828 dictionary says that race is the lineage of a family or a series of descendants indefinitely, thus all mankind is called the race of Adam.
[04:55] Our modern definition of race usually refers to descendants of a certain culture or skin tone.
[05:10] He also talks about the biblical creationist perspective of race. Man was created in the image of God.
[07:48] God created one race which is mankind.
[13:40] Mike talks about Charles Darwin and The Origin of The Species along with the full title and its perspective.
[14:56] Evolution and racism.
[16:30] In the 1960s, an undercover agent infiltrated the KKK and turned a lot of evidence over to the FBI. The communist party financed the group.
[19:57] Orthodox Christian views do not allow for racism.
[20:24] The definition of equality.
[21:55] Equality of outcome. The only way to achieve quality of outcome is to treat people differently.
[23:44] Equality of opportunity. Opportunity would have to be taken away from those with more given to those with less.
[24:30] Equality of law. This is what Mike advocates. People should have equal value, equal rights, and be treated equally by the government.
[25:58] Justice. Justice isn't collective, it's individual.
[27:19] Equity is not equality.
[29:31] Social justice. If Justice is an absolute, qualifying just this is dangerous.
[32:28] Collectivism is where the individual is subordinate to the organization.
[37:35] Do not confuse individualism with selfishness.
[41:59] Collectivism is bad, because it creates group judgments. It's contrary to Justice. It also destroys the concept of individual responsibility.
[45:04] Collectivism contradicts the biblical view of property. It also produces poverty.
[48:16] Are reparations fair? Not from an individualism perspective. It makes perfect sense for the collectivists.
[49:40] Political strategies using race. Satan's objective is to create turmoil and hatred.
[50:45] The political strategy of divide and conquer. A divided America will be weaker towards its enemies.
[52:00] The whole world is about persuasion. The most effective persuasive tool is group identity.
[56:16] The action is in the reaction.
[01:00:25] Race identity politics and an us versus them mentality.
[01:01:19] We need to change human hearts.
[01:03:57] History should be a teacher to us. What we believe about the present is determined by what we believe about the past.
[01:06:09] Let's recognize the good philosophies in our history and recognize the shortcomings.
[01:09:34] We need to treat people as God would treat people.
