Published on January 12, 2024, 12:16 am

Dedicated to providing trusted news with a Christian worldview, our focus today is on a topic that has garnered meaningful attention: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The influence of DEI programs – deeply rooted in societal restructuring ideologies – is triggering significant discussions from corporations and intense debates in academic institutions. In recent years, we’ve noticed that these initiatives require considerable financial backing.

To put things into perspective, the State University System of Florida pumped over $28 million into critical race theory and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs during the 2022-2023 school year. Over half of this was taxpayer-funded dollars. The University of Florida had 43 roles dedicated solely to DEI initiatives, spending about $5.3 million – out of which $3.4 million came directly from the state.

Simultaneously amplifying the scale at which these policies are monetized is the Pentagon’s staggering request for $114.7 million for DEI initiatives in fiscal year 2024 alone. The upward trend in DEI spending within this government agency reinforces its escalating commitment to these initiatives.

In corporate America too, billions have been diverted to fund DEI efforts – approximately $3.4 billion in the year 2020 alone – even amidst ongoing scrutiny about their true effectiveness. This raises questions around whether prioritizing identity markers may overshadow an individual’s inherent capabilities or merit.

A classic example here is Claudine Gay’s debacle at Harvard University —a distinct portrayal of how DEI policies might negatively affect higher education standards and promote divisive identity politics over academic achievement.

Recent criticisms against such affirmative actions argue that universities are transforming into strongholds of bureaucratic excess instead of being centers for intellectual merit and excellence. Supporters continue to frame such criticism as racially motivated attacks on black leadership or attempts to reverse diversity progress in academia—an angle that clearly highlights the politically charged nature of the DEI movement.

With hypothetical scenarios illustrating surgeons being chosen not for their dexterous surgical precision but for their sexual orientation, or airline pilots being hired based on gender and skin color instead of crisis navigation capabilities, the potential perils linked with DEI programs become even more apparent.

A concerning element is this DEI narrative extending into religious organizations as well. Evangelical churches are increasingly giving in to the idea of ideologically charged “Kingdom Diversity” programs that emphasize racial identity over theological qualifications—a stark deviation from traditionally upheld biblical truths.

DEI initiatives’ inherent focus on external attributes like race, gender, andsexual orientation contradicts Christian doctrine— which calls for impartial judgment based on character and faith—and serves to potentially fracture unity within a church.

In reality, DEI isn’t about fostering unity; rather, it’s arguably a coordinated assault under the garb of progression — targeting societal fabric by asserting oppressive narratives against traditional values. It seems to be effectively eroding America’s global standing—giving way to what could be defined as a new world order.

We urge Christians not just to resist such proposals but also fervently defend biblical truths that reinforce human dignity bestowed by God. This isn’t merely another period of apathy—it’s a call-to-action for those dedicated to steadfastly upholding faith, brilliance, and individual integrity despite flourishing forces aimed at dismantling these integral foundations.