Mea culpa

Looking over a previous comments thread, I noticed a brief exchange I had with a commenter named Rho. Rho feels that the New Testament is "a shambles" and quotes a Web article called "The Forged Origins of the New Testament."

I must have been in a bad mood that day, because I responded much too harshly. I wrote,

I'm sorry, but there's not a serious New Testament scholar anywhere in the world who would endorse this nonsense.

Which was impolite and uncalled for.

I stand by the substance of my reply, but I apologize for the tone. There was no need to try to shoot down Rho's comment in such a belligerent way.

I guess this is one of the dangers of blogging - and commenting. It is too easy to shoot from the hip.

Anyway, Rho, if you're still reading, apologies for my bad behavior.

Comments

[WT]

I've cultivated the habit of reading what I've typed two or three times before emailing/posting/etc., making certain I'm conveying my thoughts as I intend. It's a habit born of one too many hurtful misunderstandings.

Writing's never been my strong suit anyway. Maybe that's another reason I'm more guarded about it.

[drew hempel]

Michael -- thanks for mentioning the reference. I found it a well-researched article, controversial, but more accurate than the "mainstream" or "serious" views.

http://www.conspiracyplanet.com/channel.cfm?channelid=98&contentid=4440&page=2