False teachers and the 'year zero' syndrome

It's funny how false teachers just make broad statements that not only deny the Bible but deny history and the collective work and discernment and understanding of theologians throughout history. To do this they have to sort of step into what I'll call an aetheric lying zone. Just say anything, because you're in the aetheric lying zone.

Leftists in the political realm do the same when they get some momentum in radicalizing a population and moving them towards 'Year Zero.' "Families aren't needed." "Free markets must be done away with. Don't worry, comrade Lev will take care of pricing goods and services." "We will no longer produce power. The Earth is getting too warm. Some of you will freeze to death, but not if you live in a really cool temperate area. Anyhow, you won't be allowed to have families or to keep yourselves warm." "Also, all agriculture is now outlawed."

The theological false teacher is similar. "All this Christian culture and civilization and tradition and doctrine and belief based on the Word of God you see around you? It's all wrong. It has now come to an end. I, Peter, have brought it to an end. OK?"

OK, Peter.

As in the political realm we can expect there to be devils attempting to lead people astray. They're devils. Reprobates. It's the useful idiots who enable them that are in a less forgivable category.

[This post inspired by the Peter Enns, Susan Wise Bauer liberal theology assault on home schooled children.]