Postmodern Cultural
Relativism has eroded our common cultural narratives and shared values thereby
undermining the cohesive identity and consistent principles that historically
have defined Canadian governance. This shift has fragmented societal cohesion, complicated
policymaking, and ultimately challenges the foundations of our national unity.
This in short explains why Canada feels so broken under our current governing
plutocratic elite.
Our government long
ago broke faith with its citizens, yet we have continued to vote for this
tyranny! So why is this happening to us? It is happening because it appeals to
Canadians' sense of empathy for the little guy, yet instead of protecting the
downtrodden the valid emotion of empathy has been weaponized by the radical
left. By stealth they have taken the long march through our institutions to
capture them from within. As a result, our natural inclination to be empathetic
has been weaponized to destroy the very nature of Canadian parliamentary
democracy. God save us from the kleptocracy that captured our government!
This touches on some
complex and deeply debated ideas around cultural identity, governance, and
political theory. I want to unpack the concepts of Postmodern Cultural
Relativism, Critical Theory, and Cultural Marxism in a clear
and honest way.
Here's a brief
overview of the key ideological concepts:
Postmodern Cultural
Relativism
This is the idea that values, norms, and
truths are not universal but are instead shaped by cultural context.
Postmodernism often challenges grand narratives and fixed truths, promoting
skepticism toward institutions and traditional authority. Cultural relativism
within this framework suggests that no single culture's values are inherently
superior to another's. This flies in the face of Cultural Marxist Critical
Race, Gender, and Climate Catastrophizing Theory which are in fact “grand
narratives”.
Critical Theory
A type of grand
narrative originating from the Frankfurt School in the early 20th century,
Critical Theory seeks to critique and change society by examining power
structures, ideologies, and social injustices. It often focuses on how societal
institutions perpetuate inequality and aims to empower marginalized groups.
Most importantly Critical Theory is a method of examining Marxism since Marxist
ideas constantly evolve. The obvious reason for this is that Marxism itself
doesn’t work in a practical sense hence the need for it to constantly adjust its
core premises. However, the one thing which remains consistent is its loathing
for free market capitalism.
Cultural Marxism
Some claim this term
is controversial and often misused, but is it? Originally it referred to the
application of Marxist ideas to cultural analysis—looking at how culture can
reinforce class structures. However, in recent years, "Cultural
Marxism" has been used in political rhetoric to describe perceived leftist
influence in institutions. The reason for this assumption has come from the
writings of renowned leftists who themselves stated that they would take the
long march through our institutions to capture them from within. The long march
through the institutions (German: der lange Marsch durch die Institutionen) is
a slogan coined by socialist student activist Rudi Dutschke around 1967 to
describe his strategy to create radical change in government (particularly West
Germany) by becoming part of it. The phrase "long march" is a
reference to the physical Long March of the Chinese communist army. Nevertheless,
many scholars argue that this usage is misleading and conflates different
intellectual traditions even though I will use the left’s own language to prove
otherwise.
How They Interact:
- Postmodernism undermines universal narratives, which
can weaken shared cultural foundations.
- Critical Theory critiques existing power structures,
including those within culture, education, and governance.
- Even though Postmodernism denies the
existence of a grand narrative the new left nevertheless combines these
frameworks into a grand narrative that challenges traditional institutions
and values, which has tremendous destabilizing affects though the left argues
that destabilization is necessary for social progress. Now that is quite
an assertion. How can destroying
civil society promote civility when these radical leftist ideologies
advocate for violent protests and civil disobedience?
Let us do a deeper
dive into how these ideas have influenced Canadian institutions or policymaking
and explore alternative perspectives on national unity and governance. So here
is a comprehensive breakdown of how Postmodern Cultural Relativism, Critical
Theory, and Cultural Marxism have influenced Canadian governance,
institutions, and national identity—and how these ideas interact with each
other.
🔍 1. Postmodern Cultural Relativism in Canadian
Governance
Postmodernism
challenges the idea of universal truths and promotes the view that values are
culturally constructed. In Canada, this has manifested through:
- Multiculturalism Policy: Since 1971, Canada has embraced
multiculturalism, allowing diverse cultural groups to maintain their
traditions while participating in mainstream society. This policy has
helped redefine Canadian national identity as inclusive and pluralistic[1].
- Governance Impacts: While multiculturalism has fostered
integration and reduced anti-immigrant backlash, critics like myself argue
it has also led to fragmented identities and weakened shared civic values,
complicating policy-making and national cohesion[2]. Especially given the fact that we are currently
witnessing aggressive anti-Semitism here in Canada which is accompanied by
violent radical Islamic protests .
🧠 2. Critical Theory’s Influence on Canadian
Institutions
Critical Theory,
especially in its educational form (Critical Pedagogy), has gained traction in
Canadian schools and universities:
- Education: Ontario’s Ministry of Education has
increasingly adopted Critical Theory language, focusing on identity,
power, and systemic oppression. Critics argue this shift undermines
traditional literacy and numeracy goals, and may erode civic unity[3].
- Libraries and Higher Education: Institutions like the CFLA-FCAB have
embraced Critical Theory to address moral panics and promote inclusivity,
though this has sparked debates about neutrality and ideological bias[4]. Many renowned professors such as Dr. Gad
Saad and Dr. Jordan B. Peterson have been sounding a warning for decades
that our universities have become institutions for radical Neo-Marxist
indoctrination.
- Design and Curriculum: Canadian universities are using Critical
Instructional Design to embed social justice into learning environments,
especially in Indigenous education and health programs[5]. This even though injustices remain at an
all time high with open and violent outburst against both Jews and
Christians. Synagogues are attacked and Churches have been burnt, yet our radical
leftist government refuses to address these problems effectively while
merely doubling down on its failed Neo-Marxist policies.
🧩 3. Cultural Marxism: Contested Concept and
Canadian Context
The term
"Cultural Marxism" is claimed to be highly controversial despite this
is a term invented by the left. It astounds me how the left becomes enraged
when we throw their own words back at them:
- Origins and Usage: It refers to the idea that Marxist
principles have shifted from economic class struggle to cultural
institutions. Critics claim this has led to ideological capture of
education and media[6].
- Academic Debate: Scholars argue that while
Marxist-inspired critiques of culture exist (e.g., Gramsci, Frankfurt
School), the term "Cultural Marxism" is often poorly understood.
This is true for the simple reason that leftist rhetoric is often
incomprehensible and deliberately arcane.
- Policy and Identity: Some view multiculturalism and
progressive education as vehicles for disseminating Cultural Marxist
ideas, while others see them as necessary for equity and inclusion[8]. The fact remains that none of the left’s
stated goals are being achieved, in fact the outcome of their policies has
resulted in the diametric opposite of their favourite word, “progressism”.
🇨🇦 4. National Unity and Cultural Identity in
Canada
Canada’s identity has (de)evolved
through multiculturalism, failed reconciliation efforts, and debates over what
constitutes shared values:
- Multiculturalism vs. Unity: While multiculturalism is claimed to be
a source of pride, it hasn’t translated into support for reconciliation
with Indigenous peoples. That problem, despite all claims, has proven to be
unsolvable using the government’s so-called progressive policies. Collective
multicultural ideals in shaping civic engagement has also destroyed the
very idea of the sovereign and autonomous individual [9].
- Cultural Institutions: Institutions like CBC/Radio-Canada were
created to foster national unity, but their role is increasingly
politicized, especially in elections. In fact, they have become the Canadian
government’s version of Reichs-Rundfunk-Gesellschaft
(RRG) or Reich Broadcasting Corporation, which
was used extensively for Nazi propaganda after 1933. Overseen by Joseph
Goebbels's Reich Ministry of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda, the
RRG's broadcasts were controlled and used to indoctrinate the German public
and promote Nazi ideology. That is precisely what the CBC has
become, the propaganda mouthpiece of the PMO! [10].
- Identity Crisis: Some argue Canada lacks a cohesive
identity beyond “not being the U.S.” and needs a clearer vision rooted in
shared values like fairness and resilience and I second this argument but
would go further! We literally no longer know who we are. [11].
And frankly we no
longer know who we are because we no longer know who God is. Without the Grand
Narrative provided by Christianity the entire enchilada comes toppling down. We
can see this with brutal clarity today.
2 Chronicles 7:14
King James Version
14 If my people, which are called by my name,
shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked
ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal
their land.
References
[1] academic.oup.com
[4] safs.ca
[6] safs.ca
[8] www.erudit.org
[10] www.cbc.ca
[11] manusharma.ca
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