Dear Liberty University Board of Trustees,

We are thankful for Liberty University. We agree with Dr. Jerry Falwell Sr.’s observation in 1980 that “basic values such as morality, individualism, respect for our nation’s heritage, and the benefits of the free-enterprise system have, for the most part, been censored from today’s public-classroom textbooks.” This is a major reason we decided to sacrifice financially to send our young adults to a Christian university for a Christian education.

However, it has recently come to our attention that social justice theory and the #BlackLivesMatter movement have found their way into various university approved venues including convocation and the classroom. We believe neither of these elements are in keeping with Dr. Jerry Falwell Sr.’s legacy, and more importantly, the Bible’s clear teaching.

We know that Liberty University is not wholly characterized by these elements but experience has taught us that social justice theory is a serious threat which has recently compromised many Christian colleges and seminaries with similar faith commitments. We, therefore, petition, out of love, and as a safeguard for the integrity of Liberty University, that a statement against social justice theory and for objective truth, the purity of the Gospel, and biblical justice be added to the University’s statement of faith.

We propose the following declaration: 

We affirm that Marxist and postmodern inspired critical theories contradict Christian doctrine by undermining objective truth, inspiring division in the body of Christ, promoting inequality before the law, and corrupting the Gospel. Liberty University rejects standpoint epistemology, identity politics, socialism, and works-righteousness as elements of a social justice religion which stands opposed to the Gospel and teaching of Jesus Christ.

Thank you for your commitment to the truth of Scripture and providing a Christian educational environment.

Sincerely,

Concerned Parents, Students, and Friends of Liberty University