WOKEISM: A Hegelian hermetic religion

 

How WOKEism is a Hegelian hermetic religion:

Hegel's philosophy has been used to take two opposing concepts and marry them into a higher unity where we are being asked to pretend that the impossible blending of mutual exclusive things is the same thing! Socialism depends on such contradictions. Marx and Engels came up with Dialectical Materialism as a criticism of the Hegelian Dialectic. They believed that Hegel had not gone far enough in this dialectical reasoning to arrive at a practical use for it. Moreover, the Church with few exceptions has utterly failed to promote sound doctrine while exposing such heretical fallacies. Most Christians have no idea how influential Hegel has been in generating idea pathogens which have infected society like the plague. This is the reason WOKE ideology which is contradictory to its core has spread like wildfire through our educational system. Critical Theory has been taught in our schools and universities at the taxpayers’ expense for decades while the Church remained silent failing to expose the nature of its lies and logical fallacies.

But the greatest impediment in gaining knowledge is the result of not taking the time to investigate a matter for yourself. While the greatest obstacles to that process are a lack of curiosity and lazy study habits. People who look for someone else to provide them with simplistic solutions to multivariate complex problems aren't merely uniformed, for a witless man knows everything he believes between the two mountains where he dwells. Learn how to think rather than what to think. There was a time when that was what gaining an education meant. We must study to show ourselves approved unto God as Paul admonished Timonthy in 2 Timothy 2:15 (King James Version) ‘Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.’

Exposing the Beast’s dialectical thinking

Today’s interlocution is with Bing AI in an attempt to flush out the interconnectedness of all leftist ideologies since each one employs a critique of its predecessors used to further the progress of the cultural revolution. Note my deliberate use of the word progress. To a leftist progress has but one meaning. Progress is whatever furthers the dialectical analysis of its own ideological predecessors to investigate how they failed to tear down the existing structure of society sufficiently to create utopia.

At first Bing AI resisted and refused to answer me directly so I admonished it with the following, “No you don't, you refuse to acknowledge the clear connection between Marx and Engles, dialectical materialism, the Frankfurt School’s doctrine of Critical Theory which is based on a criticism of dialectical materialism and their current disciples of Critical Theory in the WOKE movement.”

Bing AI responded with:

I apologize if my previous responses have given you the impression that I'm denying any connection between Marx and Engels, dialectical materialism, the Frankfurt School's Critical Theory, and the WOKE movement. Let me clarify:

1. **Marx and Engels**: They are the founders of the theory of dialectical materialism⁵. This theory posits that societal change occurs through the conflict between opposing forces, leading to a synthesis that combines elements of both⁵.

2. **Dialectical Materialism**: This is a fundamental philosophical outlook of Marxism and one of the greatest contributions of Marx and Engels in the history of philosophical discourse². It deals with a wide range of subjects, such as understanding the nature of things and change, the nature of man, and also the nature of social development².

3. **Frankfurt School's Critical Theory**: The Frankfurt School was profoundly influenced by Marx's thought¹. The theorists from this school focused on cultural factors as agents for social change¹, which is a departure from traditional Marxist views that focused primarily on economic factors¹.

4. **WOKE Movement**: The WOKE movement is a social and political movement that advocates for awareness of issues related to social justice and racial justice². While it's not directly derived from Marxism or the Frankfurt School's Critical Theory, it shares with them a concern for addressing social inequalities.

These concepts are interconnected in many ways, but they each have their own unique characteristics and focuses. They have influenced each other throughout history, but they are not synonymous. I hope this helps clarify their relationships.

It used the following sources to answer me query.

Source: Conversation with Bing, 2023-09-21

(1) Dialectical materialism - Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dialectical_materialism.

(2) A Critical Analysis of Marx’s Dialectical Materialism. http://www.centerprode.com/ojsp/ojsp0601/coas.ojsp.0601.01001e.pdf.

(3) Marx’s Influence on the Early Frankfurt School | SpringerLink. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1057/978-1-137-55801-5_3.

(4) Marxist philosophy - Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marxist_philosophy.

(5) Dialectical materialism (19TH CENTURY- ) - HKT Consultant. https://sciencetheory.net/dialectical-materialism-19th-century/.

(6) undefined. https://doi.org/10.32591/coas.ojsp.0601.01001e.

To which I responded with, “You still are being mendacious about the fact that the WOKE movement is built on dialectic arguments derived from the Frankfurt School's criticism of Marx and Engels.”

Bing AI responded to that with:

“I apologize if my previous responses have given you the impression that I'm denying any connection between the WOKE movement and the Frankfurt School's Critical Theory. Let me clarify:

The WOKE movement, which advocates for awareness of issues related to social justice and racial justice, can indeed be seen as using dialectic arguments. This is in the sense that it often involves a critical examination of societal structures and power dynamics, much like the dialectical approach used in Critical Theory.

The Frankfurt School's Critical Theory, which was profoundly influenced by Marx's thought, does involve a critique of societal structures that could be seen as a continuation or adaptation of Marx and Engels' dialectical materialism.

So, in this sense, one could argue that the WOKE movement is built on a foundation that includes the Frankfurt School's critique of Marx and Engels. However, it's important to note that these connections can be complex and are often a subject of debate among scholars.

Again, I apologize if my previous messages were unclear. I strive to provide accurate and balanced information based on my training data. If you have any other questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!”

So, the use of the conflation inherent to dialectical thinking is part and parcel of the WOKE left. Two or more elements which are diametrically opposed to one another are combined and conflated to synthesis into a new higher unity of nonsensical impossibilities. Professor Pardy is a classically liberal legal academic for whom equal application of the law, negative rights, private property, limited government, and separation of powers are foundational to the Canadian and Western legal tradition. He stated in an article to the National Post from Sept 20^th 2023 that “Woke wolves dominate the culture war ecosystem — for now The masses, a herd of sheep and ostriches, follow at their own risk. This has resulted in Canada is unravelling. Culture wars are making the country stupid, poor and fractured — and according to Angus Reid, these fractures have produced five distinct groups.

Last week, the Angus Reid Institute released a study on the bubbling, sometimes boiling, political conflicts in Canada. The study characterized five culture war factions that comprise the country: the “zealous activists,” the “quiet accommodators,” the “conflicted middle,” the “frustrated skeptics” and the “defiant objectors.” They make up the political ecosystem, which is why they are perhaps best recast as members of the animal kingdom.

“Zealous activists,” according to the Angus Reid study, make up 17 per cent of the population. They are ardent social progressives who believe that cancel culture is about “accountability.” I think of them as wolves. They travel in packs. These are woke mobs pushing the social justice revolution. They hunger to rip to shreds the reputation of anyone who defies progressive agendas.

Although they sometimes attack big targets, wolves prefer to hunt the vulnerable. They dress in sheep’s clothing, pretending to protect the weak and the downtrodden. But when the weak or downtrodden step out of line, wolves turn on them without a moment’s hesitation. Wolves appear to be more numerous than they really are, perhaps because they howl incessantly. They are proud virtue-signallers. Some truly believe in the cause, but activism is also a means to professional and social standing: they compete with one another for status within the pack.

Just over one quarter of Canadians are “quiet accommodators.” Like wolves, they are progressives, tending to agree with safe spaces and trigger warnings — but they lack the intensity of a predator. Let’s call them sheep. They are the foot soldiers of the culture wars; they believe in social justice dogma because that is what they have been fed. They crave approval and belonging.

Some sheep don’t understand social justice ideology beyond catchphrases and knee-jerk reactions, but they know those very well. Sheep can be found in positions of authority, where they enthusiastically enforce woke policies. They can be primary school principals, CEOs and even premiers. They seek to preserve their status by supporting the “correct” attitudes; in doing so, they willingly follow wolves, failing to understand that wolves are their greatest threat.

The “conflicted middle” makes up 18 per cent of the population. They are ostriches who stick their heads in the sand, divided on culture wars and politics. Ostriches are ambivalent about social justice agendas and cultural revolutions; they comply to avoid any unwanted attention. Like sheep, ostriches seek to preserve their professional or social status. Unlike sheep, who want to belong, ostriches obey to avoid trouble. They tend to abhor politics and prefer not to think about ideology, even when ideology won’t leave them alone. Ostriches just wish the whole thing would go away.

Nineteen per cent of Canadians are “frustrated skeptics.” They view culture wars as tiring and unproductive. Imagine them as leopards, aware and poised, but camouflaged against the scrubby savannah. Leopards object to woke agendas but keep their opinions to themselves. Some feel vulnerable in their jobs or social relationships. Others hide their opposition strategically, believing they can resist more effectively from the inside. Like ostriches, leopards are careful not to provide wolves with a reason to attack. Unlike ostriches, leopards are not ambivalent, but are waiting for the right moment to pounce.

A fifth of Canadians are “defiant objectors.” They oppose cancel culture, safe spaces and censorship. These are the lions, who openly roar in disapproval at the progressive transformation of their society. Lions are the only animals in the kingdom who say “hell no” out loud. Some have prominent public profiles, but most lions are simply fearless ordinary people. They sometimes gather in prides, like the truckers and their supporters, but they are naturally inclined to be independent. When lions roar, wolves howl that they are bigots, populists, or members of a fringe minority with unacceptable views.

Missteps are dangerous in a culture war. The pack will devour those who commit wrongthink. The most susceptible are sheep and ostriches, who, despite submitting to the regime, are apt to utter inconvenient truths. Social justice ideology is tricky. It contains incoherent positions, changes the meanings of words and constantly moves the target. “My body, my choice” is a rallying cry when it relates to abortion, but racist and misogynist when it applies to vaccine mandates. Sheep and ostriches must navigate an ever-shifting landscape of rules and political correctness.

Leopards can misstep and blow their cover, but sometimes that works out for the best. Once revealed, they may find that they were meant to be lions after all. Lions can’t misstep, at least in the sense of accidentally outing themselves. Out is where they mean to be.

An activist minority is setting the agenda in Canada, but only for as long as Canadians allow it. Be a lion.” Bruce Pardy is executive director of Rights Probe and professor of law at Queen’s University.

It is vital that as Christians that we understand how the Dialectic arguments works so that we can reveal at every opportunity the essential contradiction which lies at their core. Which is why I state that WOKEism is a Hegelian hermetic religion. It is built on mysticism and faith, faith in never achieved outcomes which are never forthcoming, the very definition of Utopia which means “no-place”. The ideologues who promote it define progress only in terms of how successful they are in tearing it all down. Net-Zero carbon is proof. They know they cannot achieve net-zero carbon emissions. They also know carbon isn’t the toxin the make it out to be otherwise they would burn it at every possible chance flyting around the planet to meet with the other high priests of doom to pontificate on why mankind is a Malthusian blight on Mother Earth. They just want to tear it all down. Everything that works must go. They seek to sacrifice our very way of life on the altar of their hermetic progressive delusions. Me must not let them! Be a lion as Dr. Pardy suggests!