Mark Driscoll again!

Mark is obviously a very bright guy and a very gifted guy, but sometimes I wonder if he is a very wise guy? You can read his opinion of British church leaders here
I suppose it is not surprising he has had a fairly vigorous response from among others Krish Kandiah
here
It hardly needs  stating that  I think Driscoll is wrong
There are some very gifted young British  leaders who are doing courageous  things in a tough environment  and who are certainly not cowards.

I thought it was a ministry of encouragement not discouragement that Christians are called to exercise!

Mark Driscoll -again!

 A few days ago I published my thoughts on the latest  Mark Driscoll  controversy here
Many other bloggers did the same .Most were hostile to what Driscoll had put on Facebook
One blogger has however done some more  research, and while not defending Mark, does put what he says in the context of his past life and present ministry
It is worth reading, and he asks some good questions click here Internet Monk

Mark Driscoll Facebook

I have read some of Mark Driscoll's books .I appreciate many of his gifts .I agree with some of his theological stances and disagree with others..
He is a better preacher,writer,communicator and leader and generally more holy guy , than I will ever be.
I was therefore amazed to see this on his facebook status

"So, what story do you have about the most effeminate anatomically male worship leader you’ve ever personally witnessed?"


We Christians shoot ourselves in the foot so often! Perhaps I lack a sense of humour ; I don't think his status  is very wise nor do I think it is very kind and the book of James makes clear our words are important

 I must always remember  that all people matter to God ,Jesus died for us all we are all sinners
It is all  about grace. Jesus loves sinners so often in the church we don't give the impression of even liking them very much

I am persuaded on the value of Christians engaging with social media and have blogged on it here
I value robust discussion on a variety of things
People are allowed to disagree with each other

I just don't see what is to be gained by this and there is potential to hurt

As my mum used to say if we cant think of anything nice to say (on Facebook or anywhere else) perhaps we shouldn't say anything at all?