Phil Johnson - Apologies and prayers

From: Terry M. Gray (grayt@lamar.colostate.edu)
Date: Sat Sep 29 2001 - 18:49:43 EDT

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    ASA list,

    I for one was deeply saddened by Dick Fischer's remark concerning
    Phil Johnson. In as much as I bear some responsibility as list
    manager for what is said here I wish to publicly apologize to Phil
    and to the world for the remark that was made.

    While Phil and I disagree on some things, I count him as a brother in
    Christ and a friend. I was sorry to hear of his stroke and pray for
    the Lord's healing to bring him a quick and complete recovery.

    TG

    > > We might disagree as to whether his overall impact is positive or
    >> negative,
    >
    >Okay, I'll vote. Positive. But that doesn't matter, this:
    >
    >> but many on this list have voiced strong objections to his message,
    >> and I agree with them. Would Christianity fare better with some if
    >> its soldiers off the battle field and in the infirmary? Yes, I
    >> believe it would.
    >
    >and the sentiment in your original, flippant remark, strike me as wicked
    >and pernicious. As I wrote you privately, "You owe a profound apology.
    >Anyone who has ever had a friend or relative struck down by a stroke would
    >never say such a wicked thing."
    >
    > Joel.
    >
    > But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good
    >to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and
    >persecute you; (Mt:5:44: KJV) >

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