I’ve been out blog surfing Christian blogs these last couple of days checking out what other folks are doing witness-wise and I have noticed something about “anonymous” posts — they generally say things nobody would want to tag with their own name. Another interesting thing I’ve noticed is that professed non-Christians and other dissenters — people expressing an honest opposing opinion — leave their blogger identities behind. What then does this say about the faith and integrity of the anonymous Christian bloggers?

The majority of the “anonymous” posts I’ve noticed in Christian blogs are generally, though not always, verbal assaults. I experienced an anonymous post recently in my blog; somebody [respectfully] disagreed with my theology. Okay, disagree. My God is big enough to handle your skepticism — and with his help so am I. But, if you are going to disagree and you want me to believe you value your opinion, you’d best leave your name.

If one is not willing to sign his name to his professed convictions then, truly, how convicted is he?

Matthew 7:22-23

“Many will say to me on that day, “Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me you evil doers.'”

If I have to sign into a blog anonymously because I am not a member of that blog’s register, I still leave my identity behind. I do not want to hear the Lord say, “I never knew you.” Mind you, I am not saying that every person who fails to leave her name behind is evil — but I do wonder about her intent.

If you have something of value to say, say it and own up to it. If you are not willing to own your words, do not say them. Jesus left us two commands: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: “Love your neighbor as yourself.'” Matthew 22:37-39.

Anonymous posting, even if the message you leave behind is scripturally sound, is not loving. It is an act of cowardess.

Speak your mind, but back your convictions. If you leave your name you’re less apt to say something you will regret, and even if you’re proven wrong, you will still have your honor and integrity.

Charlene

(scripture posted is from the NIV Bible)

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