SDA Issues: Infiltration of Marxist Thought into Adventist Institutions SEIRES: Ideological Parallels: Marxism and Its Modern Expressions

Being filled with all unrighteousness, ... covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, ... debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, Romans 1:29

"Classical Marxism interprets history as a conflict between economic classes. Modern Cultural Marxism and Critical Theory extend this conflict to race, gender, and identity. In each version, the world is divided into oppressors and oppressed; morality becomes defined by group struggle; redemption comes through social revolution rather than divine grace. (Fraser, 2019).

Crenshaw et al. (1995) argue that Critical Race Theory (CRT) views racism as embedded in systems and structures, emphasizing collective guilt and systemic reform. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiatives operationalize these ideas by mandating representational outcomes rather than impartial fairness (Mor Barak, 2005). Social Justice, in secular use, shifts focus from moral righteousness to political equality (Williams, 2020).

When Adventist institutions use these same terms, they may intend compassion, but the frameworks carry assumptions incompatible with the gospel:
Human Nature: Marxist thought denies the fall and assumes human perfectibility through social engineering.
Salvation: Redemption is achieved through revolution, not repentance.
Moral Authority: Truth is determined by social consensus or power dynamics, not by divine revelation.

Thus, to adopt the language of such systems is to begin to think within their worldview. Over time, theology becomes sociology; sin becomes inequity; salvation becomes activism; and the everlasting gospel is eclipsed by temporary causes."
Dr. Adami A. Gabriel, PsyD