Progressive individuals are strategizing to gain control of the Evangelical church
With the upcoming November presidential election in America, the battle for votes will intensify.
In her book “Shepherds For Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded The Truth For A Leftist Agenda” (Broadside), conservative commentator Megan Basham explains and in an interview with The Post, highlights the fierce competition for one of the most powerful voting blocs in the country: evangelicals.
As a culture reporter for the Daily Wire and former editor at Evangelical publication World Magazine, Basham reveals in “Shepherds For Sale” how “progressive power brokers” are targeting churches, Christian media, universities, and entire denominations to influence their stance on culture war topics like abortion, LGBTQ rights, and climate change.
Basham points out that left-leaning billionaires such as George Soros and Pierre Omidyar are working to infiltrate the church. She writes, “So if you hear a pastor claim that the Bible has nothing to say about abortion, you may have George Soros to thank.”
Basham argues that evangelicals pose a significant challenge to leftist power grabs, and she highlights how many church leaders have compromised their beliefs in exchange for praise, prestige, career advancement, and financial gain.
One key factor enabling the left to influence the Church is the existence of the “Eleventh Commandment,” which prohibits criticism of church leaders.
Basham explains in “Shepherds For Sale” how progressive funders like the Arcus Foundation work to reshape church teachings on issues like sexual orientation and gender identity, going against scriptural teachings.
While some issues may be subject to debate and interpretation, Basham emphasizes that some, like the Bible’s teachings on homosexuality, are clear and non-negotiable.
As the Presidential election approaches, the influence of these progressive powerbrokers on faith-focused voters will be evident. Particularly with Joe Biden’s departure, it remains to be seen how they will engage with Kamala Harris and her religious commitments.
Basham also addresses the current political climate around Donald Trump, stressing the importance of viewing policies over personal deeds when it comes to supporting candidates.
She was prompted to write “Shepherds For Sale” after seeing how faith was marginalized during the COVID-19 pandemic, noting discrepancies in government regulations for various establishments compared to churches.
Basham criticizes the pressure for vaccinations during the pandemic as a form of spiritual abuse and highlights how it divided worshippers.
Basham concludes that the compromised stance of evangelical leadership and churches in the face of societal polarization is a concerning trend, exemplified by the pandemic’s impact on church practices and beliefs.
