Inconsistent.
Language is important in that it reflects not only our beliefs but through shared convictions and speech reflects the beliefs and values of our community. Yet this only happens if language is consistent. Recently Paladino made a number of anti-gay remarks and then said that he was not homophobic or even anti-gay. He even issued an apology saying that his words were not well chosen and he has many gay friends.
This is a great example of inconstancy. When Paladino makes strong anti-gay statements and then says that he is not anti-gay all we can surmise that at some point he is being disingenuous. He is no longer speaking of truth as he understands it or embraces it.
Wittgenstein, Lindbeck, McClendon, Austin, and many others look at language as a key way to understand faith, doctrine, beliefs, and truth(s) in a community. Yet they all rely on consistence and depth in the statements. When people speak of things they do not fully embrace truth is lost. When someone says one thing and then says another thing truth is lost. We need to be consistent.
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