by Noelle Mering is a critique of contemporary "woke" culture through the lens of Christian anthropology and theology . Mering argues that wokeness is an "ideology of rupture" that intentionally destabilizes social, familial, and religious foundations. Core Arguments and "Dogmas"
Mering distinguishes between being "woke" (defined by grievances and societal hatred) and being "awake" (perceiving the fullness of reality through faith and reason). Awake, Not Woke: A Christian Response to the Cu...
Individuals are defined primarily by their group identity (race, gender, sexuality) rather than their unique personhood as made in the image of God. by Noelle Mering is a critique of contemporary
Cited as a tool for societal destabilization by separating sex from its traditional communal and moral meanings. The Christian Response: "Awake" vs. "Woke" Individuals are defined primarily by their group identity
Mering views the conflict not just as political, but as a spiritual struggle requiring humility, self-accusation (rather than accusing others), and a commitment to truth.
The application of conflict theory to culture to undermine Western institutions.
Legitimate authority—such as that of parents or religious institutions—is viewed as inherently oppressive and is replaced by raw power dynamics. Historical and Philosophical Roots