Subject: Stumpped by my son |
Bible Note: rabban, thank you for your kind attempt to mediate and be a peacemaker. It is true, I have mentioned Boyd in my posts because, in the tradition of academic discourse, one should cite one's sources. However, if I cite Boyd, rather than scripture, it is because Boyd has already cited scripture in his work. Boyd has dedicated himself to the purpose of this forum, to expound scripture, and rather than repeat his work, I merely refer to it. I am not "promoting" Boyd's theology, just attempting to demonstrate that where the bible is clear, we stand firm, and where the bible leaves room for diversity of opinion, our intercourse with each other should be guided by godly principles. In more than one case I have been rebuked by those who merely disagree on highly debatable issues. Rather than defend their view, speaking the truth in love with gentleness and respect, i get comments like this: "No doubt your theology colors your every approach to the study of the Scriptures. Moreover, I am sure that such tenacity is rooted in such virtues as stalwart, unwavering loyalty." (implying my "stalwart unwavering loyalty" is to Boyd, not the Lord.) or this comment about me to another subscriber "The question you responded to was out of line..." (not because I violated any terms of the forum, but merely because that person disagrees) and "How easily we all of us can get caught in the trap of our own cherished opinion and stumble along the way" (implying that an objective discourse must necessarily involve only one's own views to be defended at all costs, and that I idolize my own opinion and should be seen as having stumbled, again merely because that person disagrees with the topic of the discourse) On the other hand, I commend Morant61 for his thoughtful and well-considered post #191852. Here is an opportunity for meaningful exposition. So, the point is not Boyd, Piper, Calvin or Arminius, bur rather how we respond when faced with an opinion that differs from our own "cherished" positions. Peace, Parable |