Adam posted a great article on a book review concerning the typical demographic in America that runs like wildfire to the teaches of the emergent church.   One of Rob Bell’s popular books, “Velvet Elvis” is nothing more than a theological mess and frankly should not be labeled Christian.  Pastor Ken Silva, over at Apprising Ministries, has an excellent post entitled, “Rob Bell Makes Me Angry:  A Pastoral Response to Velvet Elvis.” 

Following along the lines of the book Adam reviewed, albeit probably a little more polemic (which in my opinion is needed), Silva gives an excellent response to Bell’s book “Velvet Elvis”.  For example,

Rob Bell makes me mad because he downplays the vital role of conversion. In a horrible overreaction against professing Christians wrongly not being compassionate, Bell says “the most powerful things happen when the church surrenders its desire to convert people…” (p. 167). He then proceeds to establish a supporting argument that would surely set well with most anyone who is either ignorant of or ignoring what Jesus says in John 3—unless someone is converted, they will not see the light of day in the kingdom! Bell’s tactic is entirely unacceptable and irresponsible, but dare I say, fits with his mimicking the likes of the quintessential theological liberal Harry Emerson Fosdick (1878-1969).

So, head on over to Apprising Ministry’s web site and read the full post.  (And as Dr. Phillips recommends… if you own a copy of Velvet Elvis it’s a great idea to toss it in your trash can!)