In Eden, the devil sold slavery to Adam and Eve, but called it independence; he sold them wisdom, but it turned out to be mental darkness; he put forth a beautiful vision of who they could become, but his offer was sweetly poisoned. He promised them fulfillment and gave them guilt. He appealed to their pride and gave them despair and an empty life. He promised like a god but paid them like the devil he was.
Erwin W. Lutzer, We Will Not Be Silenced, pg.144
Clearly, the radical left despises liberty. The possibility that they might hear something that is offensive or that does not conform to their cherished beliefs makes them retreat into “safe spaces” where they can deal with what they view as their marginalization and unappreciated victimhood. They long for an echo chamber where they hear only the sound of their own voices and grievances.
Erwin W. Lutzer, We Will Not Be Silenced, pg.120
A society is in decay, final or transitional, when common sense really becomes uncommon.
Gilbert Keith (G.K.) Chesterton
If a person is being held down by a problem that can only be fixed by taking responsibility, it is time for that person to stop blaming others for the problem.
Erwin W. Lutzer, We Will Not Be Silenced, pg.94
You cannot extend the mastery of government over the daily life of a people without somewhere making it master of people's souls and thoughts.... Every step in that direction poisons the very roots of liberalism. It poisons political equality, free speech, free press, and equality of opportunity. It is the road not to more liberty but to less liberty.
Herbert Hoover
CRT teaches that a person’s identity cannot be separated from the group to which they belong. If you are born white, you are labeled an oppressor regardless of your character or personal attitude; individuality is lot within the group you belong to. And if you are born white and you choose to defend yourself against the charge of racism, this only proves that indeed you are racist! Wealthy black Americans are not considered persons of privilege, but a white person born into abject poverty is considered a person of privilege. There is no room for individuality, kindness, forgiveness, or meaningful reconciliation.
Erwin W. Lutzer, We Will Not Be Silenced, pg.85
Our strength lies in spiritual concepts. It lies in public sensitivities to evil. Our greatest danger is not from invading armies. Our dangers are that we may commit suicide from within by complaisance with evil, or by public tolerance of scandalous behavior.
Herbert Hoover
