Bott Radio Network Cans Mark Driscoll
The Bott Radio Network (BRN) has canned controversial pastor Mark Driscoll.
Don Hinkle at Baptist Press says “One of America’s largest Christian radio networks interrupted one of its programs in mid-show because it featured the controversial Seattle, Wash., pastor Mark Driscoll.
“The Bott Radio Network then cancelled another interview with Driscoll that had been scheduled. The Bott network provides conservative Bible teaching, news and information to a potential audience of more than 40 million people in 10 states. …”
Cathy Mickels—Co-author of Spiritual Junk Food: The Dumbing Down of Christian Youth—has expressed deep concern over pastor Mark Driscoll. She writes:
Admittedly, Mark Driscoll states he is reformed in his thinking, and he can deliver a sound sermon if he wants to. But, that does not negate his reckless, irreverent treatment of God’s Word, and the crude language that proceeds out of his mouth. This only makes his ministry more dangerous. If an enemy of the faith had used the same comedy to mock and pervert the Word of God, we would see this attack for what it is. Moreover, throughout the history of the church, vulgarity and playing fast and loose with Scripture would have immediately been identified as falsehood, error, or a serious character flaw. However, for some reason, today many in the Church are compromising and excusing ungodly behavior coming from the pulpit.
We tread down this new road to our own demise. In the words of A.W. Tozer, “We should and must learn that we cannot handle holy things carelessly without suffering serious consequences.”
I believe BRN made the right call.
