Martin, son of former Ambassador College professor Ernest L. Martin, has long championed an alternative perspective. Those who still find corporal punishment acceptable include not just biblical literalists but, incredibly, Australian Presbyterians. Webb's book has the endorsement of a variety of leading figures within the evangelical fold including I. Howard Marshall (who wrote the foreward) and Darrell Bock. Jim West has posted a brief review online.
Webb challenges parents to "dare to read the Bible differently." All power to him.
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Well, yes: It is important to maintain order amongst the prisoners and parents are the early vanguard of Guards for the system.
ReplyDeleteIt's best for the Guards to use whatever means possible to keep those Prisoners in line, lest the Warden (minister in the church) find that you have not been doing a good job as a Guard!