I don't easily trust Christians, and especially white American Christians, on matters of social justice (or, frankly, much of anything)--but David Dark has won my trust and admiration. In We Become What We Normalize, Dark models the kind of honest self-reflection and empathetic action he calls his readers to. Self-reflection isn't easy, and it's often painful. But, as Dark gently but firmly shows, that kind of radical honesty--with ourselves, about ourselves, in relation to others--can be the only thing that keeps the temptation of succumbing to our "inner fascist" at bay, particularly for those who have the most privilege in our dysfunctional society, wracked as it is by authoritarian backlash from the Right. Fascism, as Dark puts it, "cuts the beautiful world down to the size of our own fear," and
If you’re interested in not being a bully, then I wouldn’t follow in Dr. Stroops footsteps. Between her and her followers, she’s been one of my worst bullies on the internet.
What an amazing and lovely commentary on David Dark, his wisdom, his teachings, his prophetic vision, and his own struggles! What a recommendation!
If you’re interested in not being a bully, then I wouldn’t follow in Dr. Stroops footsteps. Between her and her followers, she’s been one of my worst bullies on the internet.