He despises my Christianity and then calls it names.
I recently rifled through Brian’s book, Everything Must Change (Thomas Nelson, 2007).
He writes:
But as much as I disliked controversy, I knew that I couldn’t be intimidated to return to their fold of modern, Western, hyperconfident, no-second thoughts, industrial-strength religion (44).
Oh really? He doesn’t like controversy? Well, he is systematically seeking to destroy everything I hold dearly about the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ in this book.
I can hardly recognize his Christianity. And he hates the historic fundamentals of my Christianity. Scorns it, practically. It is clear in this book.
I doubt he would listen to me, labelling me as one of those reactionary, angry fundamentalists.
But maybe, friends will take a moment to listen to Tim over here. I agree with what he is saying.
Thinking of heart issues . . .
Even as a “fan”… methinks McLaren might have gone off the deep end this time…
Hmm. First I’ve ever heard of McLaren, or Tim Challies. Guess I’ll be checking out what they’re up to this week.
He’s a really nice guy, though. I imagine he would definitely listen to you.