Awake, Not Woke: A Christian Response To The Cu... May 2026

Cited as a tool for societal destabilization by separating sex from its traditional communal and moral meanings. The Christian Response: "Awake" vs. "Woke"

The rejection of universal "grand narratives" in favor of subjective power struggles.

Legitimate authority—such as that of parents or religious institutions—is viewed as inherently oppressive and is replaced by raw power dynamics. Historical and Philosophical Roots Awake, Not Woke: A Christian Response to the Cu...

Mering distinguishes between being "woke" (defined by grievances and societal hatred) and being "awake" (perceiving the fullness of reality through faith and reason).

Mering traces these ideas back through several intellectual movements: Cited as a tool for societal destabilization by

Personal desires and subjective "will" are elevated above objective truth, natural law, and reason.

Mering views the conflict not just as political, but as a spiritual struggle requiring humility, self-accusation (rather than accusing others), and a commitment to truth. Legitimate authority—such as that of parents or religious

The application of conflict theory to culture to undermine Western institutions.