Kathryn
It was on fire when I laid down on it.
Hey. In case you missed it, here is my initial response to the OP:
I haven't read the article (and am disinclined to do so) nor have I read any rebuttals to it by Christians. So I am speaking generally.
The OP asked if it was hypocritical for Christians to call someone out and criticize them, to express themselves harshly - apparently the poster (and some others) think that Christians are bound by the teachings of their faith to walk about with their hands folded in prayer, smiling benignly and gently murmuring "God bless us every one."
Christians should follow the example set by Jesus. Even Jesus could be pushed too far - and if you read the Gospels, you may be surprised at the Jesus who emerges from those accounts. Jesus was kind, tender hearted, gentle, and loving. He also was very infuriating in his interactions with the Roman and Jewish leadership during his trial, and scathing in his sarcasm and cutting wit when addressing the hypocritical scribes and Pharisees. He also went on a rampage when he saw the temple being used as a marketplace - overthrowing tables and yelling at the vendors to "Get out of his Father's house."
So even Christians are allowed to feel, and express, anger and even ridicule in some cases.
Not all anger, and not all sarcasm, is misplaced or inappropriate - not even when coming from a Christian.
I hope I've made myself clear, you JACKWAGONS!
Like I said, I haven't read the article that started the brouhaha, nor have I read any of the alleged retorts by alleged Christians, so I can't say whether or not these retorts were out of line.
If they called him arrogant, they may be right. If they "called him names," I guess it depends on what sort of names they called him (for instance, if they called him a Jackwagon, honestly it's not that big a deal).
If they told him they want to see him roast in hell - well maybe they will get that chance, because maybe they will be sitting right there beside him. :angel2: