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The following are derived from actual statements I saw online from fans of each theologian:
William Lane Craig is an apostate.
Just use “white out” on everything James White has written.
Craig is an embarrassment to Christianity.
James White is a wicked Calvinist!
A lot of discussion has been centered on the critique James White offered of William Lane Craig’s alleged appeal to a “lowered bar” regarding conversion to Christianity. Immediately, people began throwing barbs at or rushing to the defense of one or the other.
Here’s another quote, one that I think has great relevance for this controversy.
“For when one says, ‘I follow Paul,’ and another, ‘I follow Apollos,’ are you not mere human beings?” 1 Corinthians 3:4 (NIV)
The reality is that we ought not elevate either William Lane Craig or James White to a position such that any criticism of their method, or views, or the like becomes a reason to immediately insult and mock whomever initiated that critique. James White and William Lane Craig have both been wrong about things before, and will be again.
We don’t need to–and should not–idolize a favorite theologian, nor should we demonize another who critiques our favorite. It is okay to have heroes of faith. It is not permissible to make those heroes into idols. It is not permissible to demonize those with whom we disagree. Can we offer criticism? Of course! But when that criticism turns into turning someone’s name into an insult, or declaring someone to be an embarrassment, it becomes sinful.
Don’t turn favorite theologians into idols; do not turn those with whom you disagree into demons.
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Posted by Vincent S Artale Jr | June 9, 2016, 6:41 AMGreat article. Calming down is so boring; tribalism and wholecloth idolization/demonization is so exciting. But only water can put out the fire.
Posted by stanrock | June 9, 2016, 2:35 PMPoint taken.
Posted by SLIMJIM | June 10, 2016, 12:15 AMGreat point. Did Craig and White have an actual, formal debate? If so, is there a link to it somewhere?
Posted by Harrison Jennings | June 11, 2016, 11:34 PMThey did not. White offered critique of Craig on his podcast. That’s what set it all off.
Posted by J.W. Wartick | June 12, 2016, 7:45 AM