Paula

Cheryl, this problem you mention reminds me of Acts 18:17, where a mob who couldn’t get an official to arrest Paul turned on another person and beat them in front of him, but he didn’t let it sway him.

Today’s Christian community seems obsessed with control and chains of command. That is why they think blog owners should “own” their readers, and be held responsible for every site or article they link to. They see no difference between a homeowner’s right to control the atmosphere of their own home and their being responsible for the entire lives of the your visitors in their own homes as well.

But it does amount to an important admission: they know you are influential, and that your influence is freeing slaves. This they cannot endure, because they themselves are enslaved to mere humans and loyal to them above even Christ, and to their teachings above scripture. By showing strong opposition to them and not allowing their rage to run amok in your blog, you serve them notice that even the nicest Christians can and must show backbone in the face of evil.

U go girl!

(PS: I “just happened” to have been prompted to take a fresh look at my salvation article, and would be honored to hear your assessment when you have a moment. It’s now in two parts: one for the basic gospel, and another to elaborate on it as relating to various theories including predestination.)