A Holocaust denier was debating a man who taught the truth about the Holocaust:
Denier:
“If what you’re saying is true, you’re condemning six million Jews to their deaths!”
Truth Teller:
“No, I’m just stating the facts. Whether you believe it or not doesn’t change the nature of truth. I can’t control the fates of anyone, regardless of what I believe about the truth.”
Now isn’t that clear cut?
…Meanwhile:
Denier:
“If what you’re saying is true—that baptism is a command—then you’re condemning countless people who never bothered being baptized according to the New Testament!
Truth Teller:
“No, I’m just stating the facts. Whether you believe it or not doesn’t change the nature of truth. I can’t control the fates of anyone, regardless of what I believe about the truth.”
And yet that position is regarded as extreme whereas the first one is considered reasonable.
Funny how that works.
~ Matthew