It was never about this:

• Have consistent moral standards based on rules and definitions
• Investigate reality to see how those standards apply to the world
• Take the most likely action to see results according to those moral standards and the evidence

It was always about this:

• Believe firmly in egalitarianism and liberalism
• Denounce those investigating or describing reality as racist because it contradicts your religious faith
• Construct a narrative by any means necessary in order to prevent people reaching conclusions that contradict your faith