Mike

The Bible gives evidence that debate and discussion were a prominent part of the New Testament experience.  Without it, where are the checks and balances to what is preached in the name of “Jesus”..? 
Acts 17:11 indicates that even Paul emphasized this when he noted the Bereans being more noble than the Thessalonicans because they were studying those things out that were preached (Mike adds:  not necessarily buying everything Paul was selling) to see if those things were true. Aren’t we supposed to be diligent in our studies?  Aren’t we supposed to be responsible when we perceive error by calling it out for debate and discussion?  Doesn’t that process make us stronger vice weaker?
I have had the privilege to lead a number of folks to the Lord and to disciple many as well and I have never minded when folks ask hard questions – I think it makes us all better…  Just mho…  MM