Donna L. Carlaw

Paula:
Donna, let me answer your points, but first make one of my own: that “misrepresentation” is a very common charge on this topic and many others. When Christians disagree, it seems to be the first reaction. The problem is that this charge is rarely proved but only asserted.>>>>

I see what you mean. The word “misrepresentation” can be understood as being something deliberate, a deliberate lie about the position of another person.

I should have said, “misunderstand,” rather than “misinterpret.”

I would encourage people to read what is said at the CBMW, and try to understand where they are coming from as far as the eternal subordination of the Son is concerned. It is an appeal to greater understanding.

Then, I would also appeal to people to examine presuppositions. What are the hermeneutic principles being used, and what is the basic theological bias of anyone writing about theology, even in these little comments sections. Even saying ” I do not use labels, I am a biblicist” is a theological bias. What does a person mean when they say, “I am a biblicist” or “I don’t use labels” or “I am a complementarian” or “I am an egalitarian” or whatever. Not everyone tells you where they are coming from, and you have to figure it out for yourself.

So, thank you for allowing me to clarify. This is a difficult subject. I’m not going point by point with you, not because I don’t think you are important enough to me to respond. On the contrary. You are my sister in Christ, and of infinite worth to my Saviour and Lord. We are in His family, and it is natural for us to love one another.

I just don’t think that this is the time or the place.

God bless, and please take care,
Donna L. Carlaw