There are some who, in the pursuit of truth, sometimes lose track of their honesty. For them, whatever truth they think they have becomes a prideful trophy, a badge of self-importance. Without simple, humble honesty, whatever truth they find becomes corrupt and self-serving, an effete, abstract game. They begin to do foolish and silly things. I think you were reacting to the foolish and silly thing you were seeing someone else do, and you were being honest about it; you were demonstrating honesty. Always focus on honesty, and whatever truth there is to stumble across will be of constructive use to you.

There are some who, in the pursuit of honesty, sometimes lose track of their compassion, and state their honest views harshly. For them, honesty becomes a brutal weapon and, like truth, can also become self-serving and self-aggrandizing. To temper honesty with just a little compassion can avoid that trap. However, sometimes we are faced with a difficult choice between the two. If you must choose, honesty is still the better way, for while compassion may be soothing, honesty promotes growth. In your effort to retrieve your compassion, it looks like you have been able to retain your honesty. Always focus on honesty, and whatever compassion you give will be of constructive use to others.

http://kowalker.com/2009/04/08/my-public-apology-to-ben-dailey/

FrodoSaves: “Because nothing says honest, genuine belief like a shameless publicity stunt.”

Richard Wade: “This pastor’s challenge to go without comfort in a plastic box as a reward for expanded attendance just doesn’t make any sense.”

Zen Bonobo: “Fundies have mistaken score keeping with piety.”

Some Pastors will do anything (sitting in a box for three days) to get you Atheists in the church door yet don’t realize that you guys just get a hilarious kick out of stunts like Pastor Ben’s. When will my fellow Christians learn this?!?