Cheryl

Light,
I too thought it was a great idea to have a respectful public discussion. When Kamilla wrote me she suggested that I read her public comments on the baylyblog.com site (under her name) in the archives. After receiving biblical wisdom and reading her comments on several discussion boards/blogs that she posts on, it became evident to me that a public “correction” from her was the best way to keep things in a healthy, respectful manner and so I set up the blog “meeting spot” and made rules of biblical engagement. I sent this email to Kamilla:

Okay, I have it all set up and waiting for you. A respectful place, a loving Christian environment and lots of space to talk about the Trinity.

http://strivetoenter.com/wim/2008/02/01/the-bayly-brothers-and-the-trinity/

Whenever you are ready, I’ll meet you there and we will discuss.

This morning I got this email from her:

I must say Cheryl, from “I’ll wait for you to get back to me” to “Here’s the public forum I’ve set up on my blog” in one easy leap!

That’s hardly respectful behaviour, my dear. I’d like to say something clever about the audacity of your move, but I’m afraid it’s a rather common tactic in your camp. The consistency of the Egalitarian playbook never ceases to bore. I hope you and your respondents have a lovely discussion. I’m afraid it won’t include me.

My response back to Kamilla:

Hi Kamilla,

Actually I thought it was very respectful behavior. While I waited, you were the one who suggested I read your posts. I saw a very public person who was not kind nor respectful to the opposition. If you have something to say to me in the way of correction, I am willing to listen publicly. If you have nothing to say in the way of correction, I completely understand.

No problem, I will inform those waiting to hear what you had to say.
Ephesians 5:15

Warmly,
Cheryl Schatz

While many would welcome a correction given in secret, I welcome a public “correction” if the one doing the correcting is especially prone to the type of rhetoric and insults that is common on the baylyblog. If Kamilla chooses to change her mind and wants to dialog in this respectful format, I am very willing to talk and I am willing to listen and consider her words.