A pastor questions the Bible he loves II
by Claude D. Kremer, Mount Pleasant, IowaIn defense of “A Pastor Questions the Bible He Loves,” I found Timothy J. Schultz’s questions, challenges and pointing out the discrepancies of the writings of the Bible a refreshing and honest point of view. I found Marc Hershberger’s narrow point of view (Readers Say, Jan. 8), to be a harsh judgment: I’m right and you’re wrong because I interpret the Bible to be inerrant writings directly from God. I applaud The Mennonite for allowing Schultz to Speak Out. What he has expressed in no way diminishes his credentials as a pastor and youth minister. A youth minister that asks questions and leads intelligent discussions with youth and adults can only lead to a better understanding of how the canon evolved with the story of our God.
Associated Issue: Good preaching - Nov. 22, 2007
Associated Article: A pastor questions the Bible he loves
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