Darrell B. Harrison Highlights Perceived Marxist Influence on College Campuses Through Critical Race Theory

Darrell B. Harrison, a prominent Christian speaker and co-host of the "Just Thinking Podcast," recently delivered a presentation at a church in Antigua and Barbuda, asserting a strong link between Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Marxist ideologies. His talk, titled “The Interconnectedness of Critical Race Theory and Marxism,” focused on the growing presence of these philosophies within academic institutions.

Harrison specifically commented on the extent to which "college campuses are now fertile ground for both classical and cultural Marxists," a point he underscored by citing Dr. Paul Kengor's book, "The Devil and Karl Marx." In his social media post following the event, Harrison stated, "No one should be surprised by what this professor is saying," indicating a perceived widespread awareness or inevitability of this trend.

Known for his theological and cultural commentary, Harrison consistently argues that CRT is not merely an academic tool but a comprehensive worldview rooted in Marxist principles. He contends that CRT, which emerged from Critical Legal Studies, inherits a framework that divides society into "oppressor" and "oppressed" classes, extending this analysis beyond economic factors to include race, gender, and other social identities.

This perspective suggests that cultural Marxism, a concept often discussed by critics of CRT, seeks to achieve radical societal transformation by infiltrating and reshaping institutions like universities. Harrison and others in his sphere believe these ideologies aim to dismantle existing societal structures, particularly those underpinned by Judeo-Christian values, in favor of a new social order.

The discussion around the role of academic institutions as incubators for these ideas is a recurring theme in Harrison's work. He posits that the influence of such theories on campuses can lead to a "man-centered eschatology," where the focus shifts from spiritual salvation to achieving a "new world" through social and political means, often through conflict and re-problematization of historical grievances.