Patrick Fletchall writes for the Federalist website about famous moments in history that ought to be rewritten to satisfy those on college campuses who can’t handle the truth.
The purpose of the modern university is no longer about creating an intellectual space; it is now devoted to rooting out social injustices while reexamining and rewriting history through a progressive lens. Whether removing statues of historical figures whose existence offends, or teaching how 9/11 was America’s fault, universities across the nation are rolling up their sleeves to scrub history clean.
Whereas the challenge used to be removing bias in historical research, the historian is now tasked with making students feel better about their race’s contributions to history. Thus, in the spirit of the times, here are the top five moments in history that could be revised with a progressive philosophy. Trigger warning: History.
1. The Signing of the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is the most racist, sexist, and bigoted document written since Hammurabi’s Code. Completely devoid of the ideals of equality, inclusivity, and sensitivity, this document has led to horrible things like oppression, imperialism, and George W. Bush.
Written by a privileged, white male rapist slave owner to avoid paying taxes to a centralized government, it was signed by a non-diverse panel of rich white men for the purpose of independently oppressing colonized ethnic minorities and women while abusing the environment. …
… 2. Martin Luther Nailing the 95 Theses
The Protestant Reformation represents a step backwards in human evolution, not to be corrected until 200 years later in the Enlightenment. Martin Luther, the author of the theses that catalyzed the Reformation, originally studied to be something useful like a lawyer before dropping out to study theology. Much of Luther’s life work is invalidated by the fact that he was notoriously intolerant and anti-Semitic. Likewise, his endeavor to bring individuals to a closer relationship with God is problematic, because the idea of God isn’t politically correct or user-friendly.
