Re: How should Christians handle refutations?

Bill Hamilton (hamilton@predator.cs.gmr.com)
Tue, 19 Dec 1995 08:42:46 -0500

Glenn writes (re: Hugh Ross/Reasons to Believe)

>The reason I ask this is because I don't believe it will be mentioned, much
>less given the prominence such counter information should be given in light
>of the influence of the particular organization involved. I am making this
>prediction about the future use or lack there of based upon past experience
>with Christian organizations. I have seen this happen many times, data which
>supports our position given prominent display and refutations not mentioned.
>
>Assuming that I am ultimately correct in my prediction, several questions can
>be asked. Is this the ethical thing to do? What does this look like to
>non-believers? Why do we fail to be straightforward with our problems?
>
>Any takers on my bet?
>
I believe I have seen retractions and corrections in Facts and Faith in the
past. They don't seem to have the "we are infallible complex" ICR and
other young-earth creationist organizations are prone to.

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