Telling Interview with Rob Bell

Rob Bell's view and teaching on Hell is, as far as I am concerned, a secondary matter.  I have said this from the beginning of the whole "Love Wins" promotional mascarade.  The primary problem that I have with Rob Bell is that he is supposed to be a shepherd to God's people, one who proclaims the message of Christ, a man who is to bring Good News to the broken - and it seems that no one can figure out what he is saying.

What is even more alarming is that uncertainty and ambiguity seem to be the chief jewels of his crown.    And he places this crown in front of us all...for the world to see.  Did you catch the irony?  All but his own crown seem to be ambiguous.  We are left not knowing a whole lot about Christ, man, heaven and hell; but we do know a lot about Rob Bell.  We may not know what he believes, but we know who he is and what he looks like.

I understand this is a statement with strong implications.  I do, however, feel that it is far from arbitrary and/or dogmatic.  He has given more than a sufficient supply of premises upon which to base such conclusions.  

After watching this video, I got the impression, as I feel the reporter did as well, that this is all somewhat of a game to Bell - something to smile about and to laugh about.  

When people are not understanding us in Gospel matters - heaven and hell matters - matters of eternity - I find it hardly a laughing matter.  It is devastating.  Clarity in speech and thought should permeate our banner of love.  When we are unclear, we are less than loving.  I am not so sure that Martin Bashir came away from his encounter with Pastor Bell feeling loved.  This, too, is irony.