Appalled by editorial

I was appalled by David Harris' November editorial.
The depth of my reaction has nothing to do with the issues surrounding the situation in Oro. As in most things in this world, there are likely compelling arguments that can be made in support of all sides of this issue. My disapproval relates to Mr. Harris' decision to make the issue personal, directed pointedly and individually at Rev. Nieuwhof. Most specifically, by what “authority” has Mr. Harris taken on the role of judge, determining Nieuwhof to be guilty of “a grave sin?”
Are we not governed as Christians by standards of prudence in how our opinions of others get expressed? I don't accept that a public opinion piece in a national publication represents the appropriate forum. I would suggest that Mr. Harris owes Mr. Nieuwhof a personal and possibly public apology.