“I invited Sam to share his view because I wanted readers to get a chance to hear firsthand the arguments many Christians in mainline churches find persuasive. I also invited him to post because in our discussion Same has been very cordial and has sought to better understand the view he is opposing rather than demonizing or becoming antagonistic. He does not caricature or belittle those with whom he disagrees (at least he has not in my discussion with him!), so for that reason I have much respect for him, despite disagreeing strongly with his conclusions.”