With considerable reluctance, but at the urging of a number of friends, I have decided to write a few words responding to the lecture delivered by Donnie Rader. My beliefs on the matters under discussion are a matter of record and I some years ago decided not to try to respond to thedistortions of my writings that have been relentlessly published by certain, I think extremist, publications. I am somewhat troubled by the publication of these accusations in a Florida College Lecture book. These distortions have been documented with a type of referencing that would destroy forever the credibility of any honest scholar. Accusations and made which are in no way supported by the sources cited. Unfortunately, most people will not read the footnoted materials.
Reply to Bob Owen
Donnie V. Rader
At the conclusion of my lecture, Bob Owen was allowed to read a prepared statement in response to the printed version of the lecture in the Florida College Lecture book. In his response he charges me with "misrepresentations" and "charges" that are "false and misleading" (1st paragraph).
Response to Donnie Rader’s lecture In the FC Lectures – Bob Owen
February 8, 2001
My response today is to the manuscript of brother Rader’s lecture as it occurs in the Florida College series of 2001. Very possibly, I am making a mistake in responding. In the past I have ignored charges from pulpits and publications in order not to fuel the fires that stir ill will among brethren. Still having this feeling, I will not participate in an on-going fray over these matters. Please save your stamps and email time. I feel compelled, however, to respond to misrepresentations made here before people with whom I work and worship. They need to know these charges are false and misleading. Also, I wish to express my personal regrets that the college administration has allowed these charges to be published and distributed without my having equal opportunity to respond in the Florida College book.
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FC Lecture 2001
Donnie V. Rader’s Lecture At Florida College And Responses
- What Happend at the Florida College Lectures – Harry Osborne
- Introduction to the Controversy About My Lecture – Donnie V. Rader
- What God Has Joined Together – Jesus on Marriage
- Response Donnie Rader’s Lecture In the FC Lectures – Bob Owen
- Reply to Bob Owen – Donnie V. Rader
- A Response By Ed Harrell
- Reply to Ed Harrell – Donnie V. Rader
- Donnie’s Distortion – Earl Kimbrough
- Reply to Earl Kimbrough – Donnie V. Rader
- Dealing With Marriage And Divorce by Earl Kimbrough
- Why Halbrook Fellowships Smith, Rader, And Other Faithful Men In Spite of Some Differences – Ron Halbrook
- Halbrook’s Answer to Smith’s Question in 1993 – Ron Halbrook
- My Apology to Colly Caldwell – Donnie V. Rader
- Postscript Printed in 2002 FC Lecture Book – Donnie V. Rader
- Tom O’Neal’s Letter to Colly Caldwell Concerning the 2002 Postscript