Hmmm. That's odd. I could have SWORN that the name of the organization is the "Christian Research Institute" and the name of his show is "The Bible Answer Man", not "the Protestant Research Institute" and "The Evangelical Answer Man"
If a Roman Catholic was a member of an organization called "American Christianity Studies" and hosted a show called "Tridentine Godhood Talk", he would certain be able to continue in that role if he switched from Catholic to say, Dutch Reform.
Hmmm. That's odd. I could have SWORN that the name of the organization is the "Christian Research Institute" and the name of his show is "The Bible Answer Man" -- NOT "the Protestant Research Institute" and "The Evangelical Answer Man"
If a Roman Catholic was a member of an organization called "American Christianity Studies" and hosted a show called "Trinitarian Godhood Talk", he would certain be able to continue in that role if he switched from Catholic to say, Dutch Reform.
Be fair. No matter the name of an organization, if some of its important beliefs are denied or misinterpreted, the original organization should have the right, the duty, and the responsibility to determine whether its leader should remain.
True, none of us should be “nasty” in the way we go about defending our beliefs, but there seems to be almost as much vehemence coming from those who disagree with the above statement on leadership, as they claim is coming from those who do agree.
If we do not agree with the beliefs of our church/denomination, then why do we belong? If we are not allowed to defend our beliefs, then what is the purpose?
“...be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:” 1 Peter 3:15
A large problem arises when any denomination refuses to remove the pole from its eye while pointing to a spec in the other’s eye.
According to a quick search, the following quote has often been attributed erroneously to Augustine, but no matter where it came from, I agree with it, and unless I am mistaken, I think I remember Hank having said it myself:
“in essentials, unity; in doubtful matters, liberty; in all things, charity.”
If Hank no longer represents the main thinking of CRI, then he should leave. He is perfectly free to start the “OER Minitstry” (Orthodox/Evangelical Reunion Ministry).
RE: Hmmm. That’s odd. I could have SWORN that the name of the organization is the “Christian Research Institute” and the name of his show is “The Bible Answer Man”, not “the Protestant Research Institute” and “The Evangelical Answer Man”
The organization and the show was founded by an evangelical minister named Walter Martin. The purpose is specifically to explain Christian Doctrine AS TAUGHT IN SCRIPTURE.
I don’t think you can determine the content of their beliefs simply by looking at the NAME of the organization.
That would be like saying that some Communist parties in the third world country believe in Democracy because they use the name “Democratic” for their party.