Multiculturalism is Ideological Diversity, a Schismatic Heresy That Dooms Churches to Failure

In this age of moral relativism, where every wind of doctrine is blowing and the foundations of biblical truth are being vigorously attacked, the Church of God cannot afford to shrink back. The Word of God, unadulterated and absolute, stands as our guide and the voice of the Holy Spirit as our counselor in these turbulent times. The clarion call to holiness and unity in the body of Christ, grounded firmly in the Word of God, should be louder than ever.

We live in a society infatuated with the notion of "multiculturalism." On its face, it presents a veneer of respect, peace, and inclusivity, suggesting the harmonious amalgamation of various cultures into one coherent society. While the idea seems inherently noble, the harsh reality is that it more often than not precipitates disunity rather than the unity it purports to promote. The inevitable friction caused by differing belief systems, languages, and cultural standards weakens the societal structure, causing disarray and discord.

But hold up, this is not a societal issue alone; the leaven of multiculturalism has been steadily permeating the Church, infecting even some of our seemingly solid Evangelical leaders. How true the words of our Lord Jesus Christ ring today: "And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand." —Mark 3:25. We are indeed a house under threat of division.

It is important to distinguish between the terms "multicultural" and "multiethnic" in this context. Our Lord's great commission impels us to make disciples of all nations, and as such, the church will naturally consist of people from every tribe, tongue, and nation. This is multiethnicity, not multiculturalism. Multiethnicism is one thing, but multiculturalism is a form of ideological diversity—most often with competing anti-Christ ideologies. It's why "multi-cultural churches" often fail.

The gospel of Christ calls us to surrender our own cultures at the cross and to adopt the superior culture of Christianity. Churches that prioritize multiculturalism, however, are often drawn into secular ideologies, such as Critical Race Theory and intersectionality, leading them astray from the gospel message and precipitating compromise in biblical sexual ethics.

Multiculturalism has erected itself as a golden calf in our culture, beguiling believers with the enchantment of inclusivity and acceptance. Yet its tenets are deceptive, fostering an unhealthy fixation on racial and cultural issues from a secular standpoint, an approach starkly at odds with God's kingdom principles.