Tony Jones on Mark Driscoll: What came first, the thug or the theology?
by David Hayward · September 5, 2014 “Chicken or the Egg?” cartoon by nakedpastor David Hayward This drawing is inspired by the Ouroboros snake . What came first? The chicken or the egg? What came first? The thug or the theology? I read Tony Jones’ thoughts on Mark Driscoll . Jones has always admired Driscoll, maybe envies him a little, wants the best for him, believes he can be redeemed, and suggests that things can be restored. What I found most interesting though is that Jones believes the problem with Driscoll is theological . He titles his post is “Thoughts about Mark Driscoll” He talks about the “heady” days of publishing and speaking. He dismisses his disturbing personality traits by his use of the word “sure”. He says it isn’t a moral issue (evil) but that he is passionate. He says more than once that Driscoll is “extremely smart” or “brilliant”. He suggests that he will “see” (as in “think”?) his way out of this. He writ...