a comment i wrote after reading far too many ill conceived arguments in response to an article denouncing rob bell…
i find it troublesome when christians create caricatures of others – exaggerating some aspects of a persons character or work while minimizing other features. this trend to grossly oversimplify another is a denial of the God-given complexity of our humanity. the degree of agreement on some issue or another shouldn’t determine the degree of grace and thoughtfulness one brings to bear on the argument. speak with candor and illuminate truth for certain, but for the love of God, love your neighbour! allow that others may be as complex and nuanced and intricate and sinful and redeemed as you are.
why is it that internet debates get ridiculous so quickly? this is not just within religious spheres – political discussions go south pretty quick, too.
that is all.
