“In the end, neither Piper and his peeps, nor Bell and the boys represent me, and billions of other Christians globally. We have absolutely no stake in this growing feud (that is just heating up in my opinion). No stake, because for many it still leaves us in the same place (except with fewer tokens) of not being heard or taken seriously, and not being treated with dignity as though we lacked the Imago Dei in us. It is now more than ever that we need to take our attention off of superstars like Rob Bell and John Piper… and begin learning from those who have been crying out from the margins with a very different gospel. A gospel that is good news to the poor and oppressed.”
Evangelical Split, Piper Imperialism, & a Search for Postcolonial Christian Expression
Drew makes some great observations; please go read his post. It may give you an alternative view from what you are hearing or reading.
Also, if you wish, see my prelude for posts to come on this issue:The Future of Evangelicalism: For Whites Only?
Rod the Rogue Demon Hunter, Preacher of Hope | Black Scholar of Patristics | Writer for Nonviolent Politics. Destroyer of Trolls. It must be that angry puppy.
