Sunday, January 15, 2023

MLK's ''awokeness''

 ''But the war on “wokeness” will no doubt continue. Its power lies in its ability to erase history and context, to act as if the inequalities that persist sprang into existence haphazardly and require only redoubled efforts of the poor to bring about change. That is the reason for eliminating the discussion of the troubled parts of our history from the classroom. Learning about how our past led to the sufferings of today inevitably raises questions of present responsibility.'' An interesting. perspective on MLK's last Sunday sermon. It advocates a philosophy of love and an interpretation of Christianity based on this view. Since religions are not based on a scientific worldview they can be interpreted anyway you like. In broad strokes Christianity, as well as Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Zoroastrianism or any other mass religion can be interpreted from the point view of the ruling classes or of the oppressed. The values of MLK's form of Christianity are based on the interests and concerns of the latter group. To bring about an earthly realization of these ideals requites a scientific worldview and understanding of reality that religion, based on supernatural causes and effects, is unable to provide. However, almost all the values championed by MLK are to be found in the doctrines of scientific socialism AKA Marxism-Leninism. The only major difference is ML does not condemn the use of violence by the oppressed in self defense when the ruling classes unleash violent behavior on them. When the dust settles, the only way the ideals of MLK can come to fruition is by the abolition of capitalism and classes and the formation of a world socialist order based on the values of communism. Or you can wait for the Messiah.

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