Every once in a while, a simple and straight-forward question comes along that can have profound effects on the people who give it the consideration it deserves. The question itself seems to separate people into different types, based upon how they respond (or not) to it. Some may end up changing their paradigms because of it while others adamantly harden their previous positions against any changes. In this way, the question can even have a dividing effect, especially as its implications become apparent.
Should the question, therefore, not be asked because it may tend to divide? Or should it be asked and the chips let to fall where they may?
If you’d like an example of just such a question, here’s one:
What, exactly, is a “Christian”, and how do we know?
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