Thread by @vhobbs5

Someone has given me a video of Cru US National Director Mark Gauthier responding to the recent anti-CRT report.
Rather than clearly condemning this highly inflammatory, racist document, Gauthier's key objection seems to be the fact that people found out about it. #CruToo

The way Gauthier frames his message is striking. After giving a note of personal thanks about prayers for his mother, he laments "the shooting that happened in Atlanta today where 8 people made in the image of God lost their lives. 6 women of Asian descent and 2 Caucasians."

"I also think about some of you that this kind of violence touches you in a very deep way. I want you to know that I'm praying for you, and I want to invite all of us to pray ..."

What matters here is what is *missing*.
No mention of the shooter nor Christian white supremacy.

This prepares Gauthier's audience for how he will talk about the anti-CRT document, where again
*what matters is what it missing*:

No mention of racism, not even Critical Race Theory
It is "this topic," "recent tensions," "some divisions," "concerns," "this group," "deep hurt"

The strongest language in this video imo is the word "unauthorized" which Gauthier uses to describe those who shared the anti-CRT report beyond what he believes to be its only appropriate audience: Cru President Steve Sellers.

Given the influence and power of parachurch organisations like Cru, they have a responsibility to be accountable and transparent.
When I have a transcript of this recent Gauthier video, I will make it available. #CruToo