I dunno about this... I kind of want to throw up. My cynicism kicked in when he mentioned publishing a book by *echo* CROSSWAY *echo*. Marketing ploy.
Josh Deng
· 2 years ago
I think I like it...tho it might have had a better start if this got advertised to a broader audience first (especially college students!)
daniel so
· 2 years ago
DJ -- I guess I shouldn't be surprised any longer, but it never ceases to amaze me how much Mark seems to enjoy pushing people's buttons. I mean, within the first twenty seconds he has written off his critics as weirdos, losers and still-lives-with-mom types. I often hear his fans & supporters say, "Well, that's just how he is. Look at how much his church has grown. If you can get past the vitriol, he has lots of other good stuff to say." But, even if he is "just joking around" when he makes these comments, the unspoken message is: if you disagree with us, not only is your opinion wrong but something is wrong with you (and we have every right to insult, mock and belittle you).
You're right, though. This man knows how to keep his name at the top of the blogosphere. And, by stirring up controversy at public speeches and through new media, he practically guarantees that his sales will go through the roof.
Maybe that's just how some people joke around, but to me, smirking condescension and name-calling don't really have a place in the lives of Christ-followers (let alone nationally recognized pastors who write books). For me, at least, the worthwhile things he might have to say get lost in the midst of his taunting and button-pushing.
djchuang
· 2 years ago
Good question, Daniel.. you forgot to mention the 2 insults against bloggers in the 1st 20 seconds :) here's what you can do -- the hoi polloi can rally the masses to stack the vote (everyone gets 10 votes a day) and push up the question about Driscoll's name-calling tactics; the closest one I found is: http://askanything.marshillchurch.org/alphas/41...
revolution
· 2 years ago
yea, the first clue might have been the theologically heavy wording of some of the questions at the top of the list. i've heard that certain pastors are encouraging their congregations to stuff the ballot box.
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You're right, though. This man knows how to keep his name at the top of the blogosphere. And, by stirring up controversy at public speeches and through new media, he practically guarantees that his sales will go through the roof.
Maybe that's just how some people joke around, but to me, smirking condescension and name-calling don't really have a place in the lives of Christ-followers (let alone nationally recognized pastors who write books). For me, at least, the worthwhile things he might have to say get lost in the midst of his taunting and button-pushing.