tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3581047259314187297.post1862088843453162656..comments2023-11-17T09:22:32.786+03:00Comments on Circumpolar: Anti-Insider and Anti-C5 Post and VideoWarrick Farahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00389839484261120626noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3581047259314187297.post-22672430687585140262011-07-30T10:31:57.892+03:002011-07-30T10:31:57.892+03:00I think it would be helpful to clarify the actual ...I think it would be helpful to clarify the actual meaning of the term "heresy".<br />It's not just a bad word, and the fact that someone uses such a word does not necessarily mean they are "mean-spirited". <br /><br />Heresy is defined as a "belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (esp. Christian) doctrine."<br /><br />That video carefully documents direct quotes that suggest that Muhammad is a legitimate prophet of God, and that Jesus is not the Son of God. It doesn't take a theologian to know that those teachings stray from orthodox Christianity.<br /><br />When Tim Snell uses the "h" word, he isn't calling names. He is saying that this teaching is unorthodox. <br /><br />I don't think there's anything in that video that indicates that Tim Snell is mean-spirited. I see a pastor that is aware of teaching that is not in line with Christian orthodoxy. <br /><br />Please brother Warrick, be careful not to judge Tim's heart (I don't mean to judge your intentions, but the word "mean-spirited" seems to indicate you are judging his spirit). Rather, I encourage you to judge his words with discernment. I would have liked to see your blog post address the content of what he said. <br />If "the video picks on a few extreme examples", then do you believe JIQ has gone too far? Do you disagree with these extremes? Are you willing to say so? Where do you stand?<br /><br />I do hope that this larger discussion will ultimately bring unity and clarity among God's workers!PierreRashadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00687121445944680285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3581047259314187297.post-80576799157703711702011-07-27T16:02:15.279+03:002011-07-27T16:02:15.279+03:001. It is not helpful. This type of language only m...1. It is not helpful. This type of language only makes one look insecure and defensive. <br /><br />2. Yes. But it is a different type of mean-spiritedness. I think that <i><b>some</b></i> of the CGC presenters are quite mean-spirited in their explanations of traditional methods. But it is not through outright condemnation... rather through condescension. <br /><br />For the record, I consider CGC and the Biblical Missiology crew extremes in this whole discussion - both in the positions they hold and their attitudes toward others. There are much more balanced folks out there, but they are not nearly as loud as these two.<br /><br />Peace.Tim Heraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01166544834759414786noreply@blogger.com