The Media Frenzy

L. Rus Howard has written a moving and poignant column on the role the media plays in public scandals. He refers, of course, to the current media frenzy over the Ted Haggard allegations and his subsequent resignation from his church. But Howard also draws on another media storm that enveloped a colleague of his in Pittsburgh, who committed suicide just before a TV special was to air making allegations about his unethical behavior. It's a thought provoking piece. And while it may be "fun" in the short term to see people we disagree with humbled and brought low, the purpose of discipline in the church is not punitive, but restorative. (H/T Hans at Presbytweb)