Introduction
Who is The Stone Choir? The Stone Choir is a podcast hosted by Corey J. Mahler and an anon who goes by the name Treblewoe, but is now confirmed to be Ryan Woodie Dumperth.12 The podcast is known for its provocative theological positions and outspoken criticisms of modern Christian perspectives on race, equality, and integration. My purpose in writing about them is to critically evaluate the implications and ethical outcomes of their teachings, specifically as expressed through public statements made by Mahler and Woe on platforms like X (formerly Twitter).
To understand their viewpoint fairly, it is helpful to first clearly present their argument. According to Stone Choir, race is divinely ordained and genetically determinant. They assert that race is real, scientifically demonstrable, and inherently tied to God’s created order. Mahler and Woe argue against contemporary egalitarian views, stating that racial distinctions are intentionally designed by God and should not be ignored or integrated away. They maintain that traits including intellectual and behavioral tendencies are heritable and linked to race, shaping the characteristics of nations and churches. The Stone Choir also labels racial egalitarianism and integration as modern heresies, harmful to God’s intended order.
However, theological precision, for all its importance, must lead to godly living and genuine Christian ethics. As Jesus taught, a tree is known by its fruit—and rotten fruit betrays a diseased tree (Matthew 7:15-20). No amount of doctrinal posturing can excuse hatred, cruelty, and pride. Despite their theological claims, the public discourse from Mahler, as evidenced by his posts, reveals troubling undercurrents of tribal hatred, fanaticism, and division. In what follows, this essay critically examines Mahler’s own statements, demonstrating how theological discourse devoid of genuine love and humility inevitably produces destructive outcomes. I will expose how a distorted pursuit of orthodoxy can yield profoundly unorthodox and harmful fruits.
