Cancel Culture: the popular practice of withdrawing support for public figures and companies after they have done something considered objectionable or offensive.
People and organizations are getting # canceled left and right-- think the city of Atlanta, Dr. Suess, Ellen DeGeneres, JK Rowling-- the list continues. We're not affirming the actions of these entities, but we are curious about the cultural wave of condemnation that seems to be sweeping across social media.
What's the balance between offering forgiveness and holding people accountable? Where are the philosophical and historical roots of cancel culture? Find out on this episode of Christian Curious with Dr. Doug Groothuis.