The Ethics of Controversy - Summary

[Matt McCarnan]

Tom Wells' article, "On the Ethics of Controversy," was published on theResurgence today. In it, he lists six guidelines to keep discussions focused on Christ. For convenience, we'll list them here:

• Show Respect for the Persons with Whom You Differ
• Give Your Opponent Accurate Definitions of Your Key Ideas
• When in Doubt, Put an Orthodox Construction on Your Opponent's Words
• Never Attribute to Your Opponent More Than He Asserts
• Suspect a Man's Judgment Before You Suspect His Sincerity
• Be Ready to Believe That the Truth Is Larger Than You Have Understood It to Be

As these forums grow, let's keep these guides at the fore of our minds. Let's let the peace of Christ, not our selfish desires, rule our discussions.

Read the entire overview post on PastorBlog.