Re: our conversation on 06/28/2004 . . .

From the preface to the Orthodox Presbyterian Church's Report on Justification:

A noteworthy feature of current theological debates, including those on justification, is the dynamic of the internet. The internet has produced the opportunity both to disseminate rapidly one’s opinions and to obtain information quickly that was undreamed of until very recent years. While the internet presents exciting opportunities for communicating the gospel and Reformed theology more generally, it also presents dangers and temptations. One temptation is to post opinions without due reflection and without proper accountability to others. While the ordinary process of publication requires material to be read and critiqued by others before going into print, internet posting allows material to be circulated without going through these ordinary channels. This increases the danger that material is promulgated in an irresponsible manner, as authors promote their opinions promiscuously without being properly accountable to others and before receiving valuable feedback, as wisdom, humility, and love require. In this environment of internet posting, likewise, readers are less able to judge the competency and qualifications of those who circulate material.