Mama Bear Apologetics by Hillary Morgan Ferrer
Week 9: Chapter 8 — Marxism and Critical Theory: We Are All Defined by Our Group
Read Chapter 8 of Mama Bear Apologetics. Key passages: Colossians 3:11; Ephesians 2:14–16
Want the full guide for Mama Bear Apologetics?
Free Week 1 sample in 5 min · $24.99 for all 12 weeks · 7-day refund
Few ideologies have infiltrated Christian spaces more quietly than Critical Theory — this chapter helps us understand what it actually teaches and why it offers a rival gospel.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.The chapter traces the roots of contemporary Critical Theory back through Neo-Marxism to Marx's original framework of oppressors and oppressed. Before reading, how familiar were you with these intellectual roots? Do you think most Christians in your community are aware of them?
2.The authors explain that Critical Theory reframes all of reality through the lens of power — every relationship, institution, and text is ultimately about who has power over whom. What is the appeal of that framework, especially for people who have genuinely experienced injustice?
3.The chapter notes that Christians should care deeply about justice — but that Critical Theory offers a different definition of justice than Scripture does. How would you explain that difference to a teenager who genuinely wants to fight racism and inequality?
a.What is the biblical vision of justice, and what passages would you use to ground it?
b.Where does Critical Theory's vision of justice diverge from that biblical vision?
You're on Week 9 of 12
Don't lose momentum — get the rest of Mama Bear Apologetics
All 85 questions across 12 weeks, with closing prayers and a downloadable PDF for your group.
One-time purchase · 7-day refund · Covers your whole group