CRN.Info and Analysis

so I have re-written this post about five times already. This may sound shallow, but all I have to say is that I really don’t like this post / video on Mike Corley’s site. I am neither calvinist nor arminian, but far too often CRN and others make this a dividing line between heresy and orthodoxy. Anyone who doesn’t subscribe to the five points of tulip is seen as attacking the doctrines of Grace. I have never understood that, as both theological systems are completely reliant on the grace of God. One system says that grace is available to all, another says that grace is given to some. But I digress.

I think this is the ugly side of doctrine. Having graduated with my M.A. in theology and continuing now with an M.T.S., I see far too many people that create huge dividing lines out of insignificant doctrinal differences. It becomes a competition of who has the superior doctrinal understanding, rather than who is putting their doctrine to work. I think we need to understand that no matter where you stand, both sides are using scripture and have strong evidence for both systems. To make this a line of heresy and orthodoxy is a mistake.

But, watch the video and let me know. Maybe it was just the fact that it was set in a submarine that weirded me out

It would appear that CRN/Slice 2.0 is in cahoots with ABC. In this article the ubiquitous “editor” uses innuendo to imply that the SBC is hiding behind anonymity to “cover up” sex abuse by Pastors. I find it interesting that someone not even willing to put their own name to an article is attempting call anyone out. I sent them a note expressing my concern over this seeming contradiction. I have included that below: You can read CRN/Slice 2.0 article here. You can read the article they cite here. 

 

I find it interesting that an article written by “editor”–a rather anonymous title accuses the SBC of hiding behind anonymity. I saw Frank Pages name. Who’s the one doing the hiding? 

Ken, I hope you’re having a great day! 

Joe 

***UPDATE*** 

It would appear the last word on the past has been changed to autonomy. I may have missed that earlier but I don’t think so.  If I did,  I apologize

This article on CRN from the Watcher’s Lamp is all about the dangers and evils of Mega churches.  You can read the article.

I have just one question for the editors of CRN and Watcher’s Lamp.  Does John MacArthur’s mega church, Grace Community, get pinned with this rather all-inclusive statement?
It’s all fun and games to paint with a large brush until someone loses an eye.