Ways to lose your influence in theology

http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/blog/2009/11/seven-ways-to-lose-your-influence-in-theology/
by Michael Patton (10 Nov 2009)

1. Be imbalanced
2. Overstate your case
3. Misrepresent your opponents
4. Obscure the options
5. Get defensive
6. Lack of grace
7. Be perpetually non-committal
8. Define yourself by what you are against
9. Label everyone