Revelation Class

-we were given Q&A sessions throughout

the class
-later I was told that it was an inappropriate
context to challenge literal interpretation
-I asked if e-12 were the appropriate
context. He said no.
-He said that the only appropriate
context was privately with a leader.
-same with worship leader about evolution
-problematic behavior on a worship team
-second question was inappropriate
-others in the class did it
-we were encourage to challenge
-I should have known that this was
inappropriate context (high context)
-History Question in Biology Class

Motives
-my motives were interpreted as prideful
-"just trying to show off my stuff"
-my real motives and the pain of
misinterpretation
-in attempts to put me in my place, he would
list his "credentials"
-Wes Adams is one of the top
theologians in the world; world renowned
scholar
-Allen Hood is smarter than me; Wes
Adams, Chuck Meter
-interrupted to ask how old I was
-Stuart knew the "real" reason for my
disagreements.
-reactionary theology
-ad hominem - "poor of the earth";
"tithing";

-contrary/prideful
Behavior in Conversations
-constant interruptions
-80-90% of the talking
-take over the conversation
-During conversations in which I was
bringing grievances
-"no, you hold one."
-Ben Varner??
-derogatory language
-"western intellectual hogwash"
-white board and throwing water bottle
(visible signs of frustration)
-body language/tone of voice
-Inspiration
-N. T. Wright

-When I raised grievances, this is how it was

handled.
-Victim blaming
-Even when he admitted to wrong, he would
always put the blame back on me.
-context
-I was the one picking the fight
Justification of Behavior
-"Sometimes students just need to be put in
their place."
-"free pass"
-culture
-dishonest about Richard.
Told me not to share my experiences with

anyone else.
-"false testimony"
Apologies were never specific; and normally
tangental.