August 29, 2026

“We Need to Have a Serious Conversation”—As Long as You Agree: When Religious Dialogue Becomes Controlled Dialogue

Mark Stephens says Christians need a “serious conversation” about revival, yet his Facebook post limits who can participate. A restricted comment section does not make someone a cult leader—but when a person is building a ministry and positioning himself as an authority on biblical truth, how he handles disagreement, correction and dissent becomes an important question.