Trigger warnings slapped on the Bible to warn readers of death and violence have been condemned as a "hollow form of censorship masquaraded as sensitivity".
The scathing criticism was launched after the University of Sheffield warned its English Literature students that the four Gospels include scenes of "graphic bodily injury and sexual violence", including the crucifixion of Christ.
As a result, critics have showered disapproval on the move by the "woke" university, slamming the decision altogether.
"I think it's typical of the culture that wants to sexualise our children and have drag queens and all this kind of stuff, and they want to censor the Bible," Catholic podcaster Mark Lambert hit out, speaking to Dawn Neesom.A
Mark Lambert slammed the 'nonsensical' trigger warnings slapped on the Book of Books
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"You know, they want to censor the book that built our civilisation. It's just so vacuous in academic terms that this is the way that they want to move forward."
He continued: "We've stood on the shoulders of those who've gone before us, are built on these principles that have worked, built justice, education, hospitals.
"It just is unbelievable that they think that this is in some way problematic for our culture, isn't it?"
"I think it's kind of a hollow form of censorship that masquerades as sensitivity," he added derisively.
Mr Lambert further criticised the move by university leaders, claiming that it "stifles critical thinking" and "deep textual engagement".
"And instead of equipping students to grapple with complex narratives that reflect the human condition like sin, sacrifice, salvation, these warnings promote intellectual avoidance.
He explained that it reduced "profound theological events", including Christ's crucifixion "to just triggers for graphic bodily injury or sexual violence".
"This isn't education. It's a superficial evasion that undermines the very purpose of academia," Mr Lambert fumed.
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"It's a real worry for parents," the Catholic added.
He further laid into the "introduction of socialism" that is "marching through the institutions", wondering whether it was down to the ideology or the general "aversion to religion".
I think the reality is that young people are increasingly turning to forms of religion, especially Christianity, to answer those questions.
"They realise that the that what they're being taught is vacuous and meaningless and that there is more to life than just those ideologies."
The University of Sheffield said: "A content note is a standard academic tool used to signpost when sensitive or graphic content will be discussed.
"It’s purpose is to ensure subjects can be highlighted and discussed openly and critically, while preparing students who might find such details difficult."
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