Y2K alarmists urged to take responsibility

RAYMORE, Mo. — Christian Y2K alarmists should repent for inaccurate predictions that led to personal debt, church splits and marriage problems, according to Christian computer expert Steve Hewitt, editor of Christian Computing magazine. “While people who followed bad advice need to take some responsibility for their own actions, those that stood in places of leadership need to own up to their mistakes,” wrote Hewitt, who called for “accountability from those who painted Y2K to be much more than it ever was.” The Y2K alarmism in the Christian community damaged its credibility, Hewitt argues. Rather than providing an opportunity for evangelism, as some suggested, the “sensational stand” by many leaders caused Christians to be ridiculed.