Theologian joins exodus

Douglas Todd, who maintains the Vancouver Sun faithblog "The Search," has written about theologian James Packer's recent announcement that he is affiliating with the Southern Cone. Packer, named one of the 25 most influential evangelicals by Time magazine, announced his departure from the Diocese of British Columbia earlier this week, condemning what he calls "poisonous liberalism." Todd also quotes the Rev. Kevin Dixon of St. Mary's Anglican Church, who points to Packer's literalism as leading down the same path of logic that could be used to support slavery.

Read the whole thing here.

Posted on April 26, 2008 5:45 PM | |
Comments (2)

Seems like Packer et al are not joining an "exodus" but staying in Egypt. The Exodus is a journey into wilderness where all is tested. "Egypt" is staying in the same place.

Posted by Ann Fontaine [TypeKey Profile Page] | April 27, 2008 11:04 AM

A case of a secular journalist choosing words poorly, I assure you.

Posted by Helen Thompson (Gallycat) [TypeKey Profile Page] | April 27, 2008 12:54 PM

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