Question for conservatives and ultracons

Timmy · #1 06-14-2007, 10:29 PM

Not a trick question. Not trying to be a smart alec. Just curious:

How conservative is conservative enough? There is a spectrum, from ultralib to ultracon, and you are at a certain point on the spectrum that's somewhere toward the ultracon extreme, correct? But there are some who are even further to the "right" than you. Maybe they're so conservative, they don't even use the internet, so we'll never see them here on AFF. Are they too conservative? Or is that even possible?

Think of it another way. You UCs seem to be quite pleased at how closely you hold to certain ideals, doctrines, etc. Your position on the spectrum is certainly better (in your view) than someone who is more lax on these things, right? Well, then wouldn't it be even better for you to push on even further to the right? Those guys that are already there: are they better than you?

Is there a particular spot where everyone to the right of it is OK, and everyone to the left of it isn't OK? And where you put yourself in that region: is it just personal preference?

So, the back to the basic question: how conservative is conservative enough?

Hoovie · #2 06-14-2007, 10:35 PM

This could be a great thread. I have some friends who are members of a "Pilgrim" church... they are always looking for new ways to shun the devil.

Sept5SavedTeen · #3 06-09-2009, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover

This could be a great thread. I have some friends who are members of a "Pilgrim" church... they are always looking for new ways to shun the devil.

Wow! Someone else knows of the Pilgrim Church! I've been to a Pilgrim church... good times- the pastor's daughter was around my age... she had really long hair...

-Bro. Alex

#4 06-14-2007, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Timmy

Not a trick question. Not trying to be a smart alec. Just curious:

How conservative is conservative enough? There is a spectrum, from ultralib to ultracon, and you are at a certain point on the spectrum that's somewhere toward the ultracon extreme, correct? But there are some who are even further to the "right" than you. Maybe they're so conservative, they don't even use the internet, so we'll never see them here on AFF. Are they too conservative? Or is that even possible?

Think of it another way. You UCs seem to be quite pleased at how closely you hold to certain ideals, doctrines, etc. Your position on the spectrum is certainly better (in your view) than someone who is more lax on these things, right? Well, then wouldn't it be even better for you to push on even further to the right? Those guys that are already there: are they better than you?

Is there a particular spot where everyone to the right of it is OK, and everyone to the left of it isn't OK? And where you put yourself in that region: is it just personal preference?

So, the back to the basic question: how conservative is conservative enough?

hmmmm....One can be a rich man to a poor man. That's all I'm saying.

Sherri · #5 06-14-2007, 11:15 PM

There always seems to be someone more liberal and more conservative than any given person. We all tend to think of ourselves as conservative. It all depends on your frame of reference.

Timmy · #6 06-15-2007, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Sherri

There always seems to be someone more liberal and more conservative than any given person. We all tend to think of ourselves as conservative. It all depends on your frame of reference.

Really? OK, then how 'bout ya answer the question?

StillStanding · #7 06-15-2007, 08:36 AM

I am the center! Anything to the left of me is too liberal, and anything to the right of me is too conservative!

Timmy · #8 06-15-2007, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Pianoman

I am the center! Anything to the left of me is too liberal, and anything to the right of me is too conservative!

Ya know, maybe everyone feels that they're at just the right spot. Does SE look to the right and think those folks are just ridiculous?

Pressing-On · #9 06-09-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Steinway

I am the center! Anything to the left of me is too liberal, and anything to the right of me is too conservative!

Don't you find that on some issues you can lean either way, although trying to maintain a center? I'm not sure anyone could actually be a "center" all the way across the board.