Saturday, July 03, 2010

Perhaps It Is Time to Throw James White under the Bus

With Liberty University concluding its inquiry into James White and his Islamic bedfellows crusade against Dr. Ergun Caner, the results of that inquiry are not sitting well in some of the schismatic Calvinist camps. While I have no doubt White would be satisfied with nothing short of a summary dismissal of Caner from his employment along with LU prostrating itself before the White shrine, it seems LU took the appropriate Christian action by removing Caner from the Dean's post while allowing him to continue serving the LORD as a professor within the Seminary at LU. There is no doubt Dr Caner has been humbled by this experience and both he and LU will need to work to ensure each has the other's trust as well as that of the student body at LU. It is certainly expected that Dr. Caner's commentary and work going forward will be scrutinized heavily and that can only be a good thing. He is a fine apologist with legitimate credentials. What neither Dr. Caner or Liberty University need be concerned with are the near rabid frothing and carnal mudslinging dressed up as moral indignation that seem to be the hallmark of White's constant crusade. White has referred to Liberty's decision as an evangelical whitewash. He goes further in slandering and libeling the University by referring to its decision as "… obtuse, confusing, political language (that) has provided the basis upon which a cover-up has now been launched in Caner's service". White is essentially so disturbed with himself for not succeeding in destroying Dr. Caner he has resorted to calling Liberty University and its leadership nothing other than a pack of liars. While I do not think Liberty is concerned with Mr. White's indignation (and they certainly should not be), his fellow Calvinists should be greatly concerned. This is a man who wedded himself to Islamic enemies of Christ because of his personal feud with Caner over the past few years. He is a man who has consistently misrepresented the beliefs and faith of that many and greater body of Christ.

Given his penchant for aberrant doctrine, in particular his determinist Calvinist views, I am only surprised that he would consider it his God inspired duty to continue his personal vendetta in light of God's ordination of Liberty's decision (assuming White's doctrine is even remotely correct). In White's myopic theological world view he is kicking against the shins of God and he hasn't the modicum of sensibilities to recognize it. It is time to throw the carnal ministry under the bus, theologically speaking of course.

13 comments:

The Seeking Disciple said...

I agree. I think what White wants the most is for Caner and LU to become 100% Calvinists. What a way to make them Calvinists. Rather than searching the Scriptures, White must turn to being mean.

A.M. Mallett said...

I am of the opinion that everything White now does regarding Liberty University will only diminish him further in the body of Christ. That is probably a good thing as there are few antagonists out there that better serve as examples of why not to be a Calvinist. Alexander could at least work with copper. White's stock in trade seems founded on alchemy.

Tom said...
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A.M. Mallett said...

Tom, I saved your comment for future reference given I could not imagine a better confirmation of the particular spirit at work among the extreme Calvinists (in your case, seriously over the edge extreme). However, this is not an adult content site and some things are just not suitable for publishing on a Christian site.

Tom said...
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A.M. Mallett said...

Tom, not going to happen. If you cannot post a comment in a civil and Christian manner, it isn't going to remain.

Kevin Jackson said...

Well said A.M.

Tom said...

Delete away, Mallett. The Lord knows what I wrote, and you will have to answer to Him for your vile, lying,and ignorant comments.

A.M. Mallett said...

Tom, that example will stand for a while as a testimony to the spirit that impels you.

Tom said...

I'll stand by that testamony before the very Throne of the Lord God Almighty.

A.M. Mallett said...

No, Tom, every knee will bend, including yours.

Tom said...

STAND--to have or adopt a certain policy, course, or attitude, as of adherence, support, opposition, or resistance.

A.M. Mallett said...

Yes, as in an atheist standing in resistance to God or in your case standing in obstinate defiance of Christian conduct.