Christians in a Bad Light

The controversy over the termination of the assistant librarian as posted at Patrick Henry College is a good example of Christians acting as bad examples. Discourse between Christians seeking obedience to God is a good thing. The Ethiopian eunuch consulted Philip about the meaning of prophesies in the Psalms. When a Christian terminates the employment of another Christian over the question of the importance of baptism in salvation and the forgiveness of sins it is sad. Let us consider Jesus exhortation for Christians to be the light of the world. What kind of light shines from this public squabble between Christians? A flashing red light? The president of Patrick Henry College should have considered more the great similarities bettween his employee and himself rather than the one difference between them. I am not saying that their disagreement is insignificant and is not worthy of sincere discussion and discovery. I am saying that because of their common faith in and love for God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. Mr. Michael Farris, president of Patrick Henry College, should have welcomed this young man into his community and encouraged peaceful coexistence with him. Can Mr. Farris not see that there is a far greater enemy to be defeated than one young man who, in my opinion, correctly believes that baptism is integrated into God's plan for man's salvation? The unsaved, unrepentant world looks at arguing Christians and finds it easy to excuse Christianity as something to be avoided. When are Christians going to get this? For centuries we have been at each other's throats while the forces of secularization have captured our culture. "why can't we all just get along" has some real Biblical utility for us. Christians should do better.