I’ve never had a “discernment” blog before, but I’ve been to
enough of them to know what to expect.
There are certain people who just don’t think this is a valid expression
of the faith. I would clearly disagree,
and I would argue that from Scripture. I
hope you would do the same with me. That
discussion is welcomed here.
But then there are other reactions that are actually ad hominem attacks. This is a Latin phrase that means, “Against
the man.” It’s a logical facility where you
cast doubt on point the person is making by attacking the person directly. For example, my buddy Frank says, “I think
Senator Joe Blow makes a good point when he says that taxes are too high,” and
I respond with, “Yeah, well Senator Blow cheats on his wife!”
Well, that may be true that Senator Blow cheats on his
wife. It doesn’t mean that his point
about taxes are too high is wrong. My
statement is ad hominem and is
fallacious.
So we’re going to get the major one out of the way now so I
don’t have to respond to them over and over again as we go.
You’re just a hater.
Actually, I’m a lover.
That’s why I’m doing this. There
is a place for loving criticism, and I hope you would agree with that
statement, because you just criticized me.
So if offering any criticism whatsoever is just being a “hater,” when
welcome to the club, my friend!
You live in your
mother’s basement, eating Cheetos, sleeping on Star Wars sheets, and all you do
is sit behind a computer all day and snap at people.
Star Wars sheets would be awesome! The wife won’t let me get them. Yes, I have asked. Otherwise, I own a house, I have a job, and I
prefer Sun Chips. I do sit behind a
computer all day, but it’s at work, not for blogs.
You’re being
divisive!
This is one of those accusations that rest more on the
accuser than on me, since in opposing my writing, you are being divisive
too. But being divisive is not
necessarily a sin. After all, Jesus did
not come to bring peace, but a sword.
The question is, are we dividing over truth, or something petty? I personally think the people who are
spouting bad theology and false Gospels are terribly divisive, but those who
come to correct the doctrine and set people on the right path are very loving.
Why don’t you try to
do better if you know everything?
It is not a precondition to point out theological errors in
a film that I produce a film of my own.
I think I would actually enjoy doing that, but I don’t have the money or
time. I am a musician though. I teach guitar, and I perform at certain
church functions, hopefully to the edification of the Body. I hope to be releasing some tracks in the
near future. I will post those here, and
I would encourage you to do a biblical critique of them, and of all Christian
music you listen to. We are called to be
discerning, after all!
If you do a critique of my stuff, let me know about it! I want to make sure my own music and writing
is faithful to my Lord and Savior.
In addition, I do have some books out, with more coming
soon. One is theological, but others of
my novels are “mainstream.” That being
said, I do try to interweave themes consistent with the Christian worldview in
my novels, so I would invite critique of those as well. I do not want to be advocating values
contrary to Scripture, even in books that are not necessarily “Christian.”
You just criticize
what others believe! You only tear
down! You never build up!
I hope my posts will prove you wrong on this one. I do want to give a positive case for good
doctrine while explaining why bad doctrine is bad. As to what I believe, I am Reformed, and I
subscribe to the Westminster Standards.
If you read them, you will have a very thorough understanding of what I
believe.
People like you would
rather criticize the church than take part in it!
Now, I think this is a topic we should all actually consider
very carefully. It is absolutely true
that there are people out there that are not members of a local church, who do
not submit to an elder of the church, who are not involved in the Body of
Christ, but still throw stones at her.
This is sinful and unacceptable, and those people should repent for the
forgiveness of sins in Christ Jesus. I
pray that I do not become one of these.
I am a member in good standing at Covenant Presbyterian
Church in Houston, Texas. I am very
involved there. My elders all know me
and keep up with my family to make sure we are doing okay.
You’re wrong!
Let me know how by using Scripture and plain reason, and we
can discuss.
