The Woke Leftist Attack Upon Traditional Christianity is Akin to the Trials of Job, By James Reed

From a Christian perspective, one could argue that the rise of "woke" Leftist ideologies and their perceived attack on traditional Christianity represents a modern test of faith, akin to the trials of Job in the Old Testament. Let me unpack this view.

Traditional Christianity, rooted in Biblical teachings, emphasises values like the sanctity of life, the complementarity of the sexes, personal responsibility, and salvation through Christ. Woke ideology, often aligned with progressive secularism, challenges these tenets. It promotes ideas such as gender fluidity, the prioritisation of systemic inequities over individual sin, and a moral framework that sometimes dismisses religious doctrine as outdated or oppressive. This clash can feel like an assault on the foundations of Christian belief, an attempt to erode the authority of Scripture and the Church.

Consider Job: a righteous man who faced unimaginable suffering, loss of family, wealth, and health, not because of his own failings, but as a test of his faithfulness to God. Satan wagered that Job's devotion would falter under pressure, yet Job endured, declaring, "Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him" (Job 13:15). Similarly, Christians today might see the cultural shift toward woke ideals as a crucible. The pressure to conform, to abandon Biblical truths for societal approval, mirrors Job's temptation to curse God and die. Yet, like Job, this could be a call to steadfastness, to cling to faith amid adversity.

Woke Leftism often frames Christianity as a tool of patriarchy or colonialism, rejecting its moral absolutes in favour of relativistic ethics. This isn't just a disagreement; it's a spiritual challenge. The Apostle Paul warned of "doctrines of demons" (1 Timothy 4:1) that would deceive believers in latter days, and some Christians might interpret woke ideology as such a deception, a test of whether they'll hold fast to the "faith once delivered to the saints" (Jude 1:3). The push for inclusivity that denies sin, or justice that sidelines grace, could be seen as a subtle erosion of the Gospel itself.

Yet, Job's story offers hope. His suffering wasn't the end; God restored him, proving that trials refine faith rather than destroy it. For Christians facing this cultural onslaught, the response might be endurance, prayer, proclamation of truth, and trust that God remains sovereign. As James 1:3 says, "The testing of your faith produces perseverance." The woke critique, however hostile, could strengthen the Church by forcing it to confront complacency and rediscover its roots.

In this view, the attack isn't just an external threat, it's a divine opportunity! Like Job, Christians are called to faithfulness, not comfort. The question is whether they'll bend to the spirit of the age or stand firm, trusting God's purpose through the storm.