There is a heart-felt comment I left over at Chip Atkinson’s blog. Including an apology for the harsh way I have treated Chip in recent days, especially in what some could definitely see as some harsh comments (in my opinion, from both sides of the debate) on my post regarding the anti-gay decision of the NC Baptist Convention.

Chip hasn’t responded yet, but I hope that we can, in the our local area’s spirit of “reconciliation” come to a place where we can both stop focusing on what the things upon which we disagree and start focusing on the things we have in common.

You can check out the post and comments on Chip’s blog.

The recent squables between Chip and I regarding the Convention’s decision has become sort of a learning moment for me. Although my main argument in my post was concerning the Baptist principle of church autonomy (and how I thought the Convention had abandoned that principle), the debate quickly turned sour in the comments section. Through this mess, I’m slowly learning how to be more focused on my arguments and that I shouldn’t let my passion over ride my logic and cool.

As for blogging for the rest of the day… I’ll be taking a break: Partly in observance of Memorial Day, partly due to family functions and partly due to I just need a break from controversy and debate.

I’ll talk to you all Tuesday.