By Al Felder Christians are commanded to defend the truth. False teaching must be corrected. Sin must be confronted. The gospel must be protected from distortion. Silence is not always an expression of peace; sometimes it is a failure of courage. However, the duty to defend truth does not give Christians permission to become quarrelsome. This distinction is especially important in an age of podcasts and social media. Online discussions often reward the quickest response, the

By Al Felder “I’m just asking questions.” The phrase sounds harmless. Questions are normally associated with learning, investigation, and honest inquiry. Asking a question can be an important first step toward understanding the truth. However, questions can also be used irresponsibly. A person may raise a damaging possibility without providing evidence. He may suggest that someone has acted dishonestly without making a direct accusation. He can repeatedly connect unrelated fa

By Al Felder Controversy attracts attention. A calm explanation of Scripture may be read by a few people, but a dramatic accusation can spread across social media within hours. A podcast about patience, humility, or faithfulness may receive limited attention, while an episode promising to expose a conspiracy or reveal what others are hiding attracts thousands of listeners. This tendency is not limited to politics or entertainment. It has become increasingly common in religiou