And he goes on to explain the emotional, physical and superstitions of Woke Totemism based on Emile Durkeim's description of primitive religions and compares classic totemism with today's rituals of multiculturalism.https://www.firstthings.com/article/2019/08/woke-totemism
- The faculty email list exploded with vituperative attacks on her.
- Her works were characterized in scatological terms.
- The abusive language was justified as the prerogative of marginalized minority groups.
- White supremacy has excluded minorities from discourse in the past was the reason.
- Wax's published writings are the equivalent of a swastika or a burning cross.
- Students who invited her are fascists who could be violent and assault students of color.
- Departments sponsoring her lecture were denounced and one rescinded its contribution due to pressure
- Trauma counseling was suggested for students and faculty harmed by her lecture
- Faculty were encouraged to attend a conference on the state of being white as a grave threat to American democracy.
The virtuous victim (the members of the cult) may outwardly appear similar to Christ on the Cross, but they lack saving power or the will to do good. And this church will only get more shrill and angry.
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