Adrian has an interesting way of putting things regarding this committee report (he also thinks the report contains “clear declarations”). Apparently, Wright has “followers” in the PCA.
No, I think some people appreciate Wright’s great efforts at apologetics and theology and find it very fruitful to pursue. It is interesting that in the comments, that Lig Duncan is mentioned as a possible “follower.” It is true, in fact, that Wright used to be assigned reading in RTS Jackson without a great deal of warning but rather as a helpful scholar.
On the other hand, defending Wright from misrepresentation and slander can get one labelled as a “follower” in some circles.
In my opinion there is a self-serving stereotype out there that the Reformed world is being invaded by “Wrightians.” But in truth there are Reformed people who don’t limit there reading to Reformed authors and like to study the Bible. Naturally, these people find Wright worth reading and talking about. Then, when reactionary and completely inaccurate attacks start appearing, that are transparent attacks on them (like questions for presbyteries to find them and get rid of them), they respond by telling the truth.
Saying that there are followers of N. T. Wright is not an accurate description, but a political campaign against orthodox and confessional Presbyterians. I’m not happy that Adrian seems to have been led into this.
Do I even need to add a collection of links to this post?
What is N.T. Wright even doing in a PCA report? This is so political.
Because people are concerned that his theology is heterodox, and many in the denomination are perceived as followers. So they created a committee to study it, and not surprisingly, wrote the document that more or less said what everyone knew it would say once everyone knew who was on the committee.
Mark, write about how you think this will affect the following people:
1. PCA pastors who have benefited from Wright and others.
2. PCA seminary professors who have benefited from Wright and others.
3. PCA seminarians who find him very helpful, but who now have a labor market penalty against them. What happens to these guys now, and what happens to new seminarians?
4. Finally, lay people who have tremendously benefited from Wright, and who want only to learn about him more. I’m curious about some pastoral guidance on this. I’m currently in the process of moving, and would like to get some feedback from you. I can say from experience that it gets old always trying to do the mental gymnastics needed to reconcile the WCF with Wright.