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10-03-2013, 01:37 PM
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Re: Does AFF have a reporter at GC?
Next thing you know women in the UPC will be trimming their hair and wearing rings!
Oh......wait.
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10-03-2013, 01:49 PM
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Re: Does AFF have a reporter at GC?
If they would have added that...
No minister shall hold a license if they participate in the viewing of any worldly motion pictures and video films that are shown commercially in theatres and on television for entertainment purposes.
This would result in wholesale exodus of ministers under the age of 50 from the UPC... 
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10-03-2013, 01:52 PM
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Re: Does AFF have a reporter at GC?
Just reading the whole thing that Renda provided, to me just indicates the whole meely-mouthed approach to defining standards, and holinesss, and separation...it just confuses the whole issue.
What was once a standard is no longer a standard, besides it was just something someone took a stand against...so we called it a stand-ard. 
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10-03-2013, 01:54 PM
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Re: Does AFF have a reporter at GC?
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Originally Posted by Carpenter
Just reading the whole thing that Renda provided, to me just indicates the whole meely-mouthed approach to defining standards, and holinesss, and separation...it just confuses the whole issue.
What was once a standard is no longer a standard, besides it was just something someone took a stand against...so we called it a stand-ard. |
Was the original standard 'no tv period, but you may watch filth on the PC or the iPad?'
Or was the recent clarification/amendment not in keeping with the original intent of the original standard?
I think the second option is more accurate.
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10-03-2013, 03:36 PM
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Re: Does AFF have a reporter at GC?
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Originally Posted by Esaias
Was the original standard 'no tv period, but you may watch filth on the PC or the iPad?'
Or was the recent clarification/amendment not in keeping with the original intent of the original standard?
I think the second option is more accurate.
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I agree. I seem to have gotten the impression that no matter what position the UPCI takes they can't win. They change an outdated rule and are still criticized, mocked, and castigated for it. If they cease to exist, which isn't happening by the way, "they" will still be the subject of discussion.
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10-03-2013, 04:54 PM
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Re: Does AFF have a reporter at GC?
I am NOT UPC never been UPC never desired to be UPC and now I sure enough would not be UPC. So my stand has not changed. Still anti-television in 2013. 
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10-03-2013, 05:21 PM
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Re: Does AFF have a reporter at GC?
As much as I've poked fun at the resolutions, I'm pleased with it on many accounts. Yes, it "opens up the door" for those who had TV to now be "legal". But the onus - the challenge, actually - is now on the individual to seek God's will for all the content they consume: books, magazines, websites, Netflix, iTunes...yes, those who watched things "on tiny screens" inconsistent with Christian edification will now feel at liberty to watch those same things on "big screens" (unless they allow God to change their heart). And those who don't want a TV in their home are now able to feel at liberty, and empowered, for making a personal choice consistent with their principles.
I read an article on faith recently that asserted if you've never given God the opportunity to come through by answering a specific prayer - you are losing the opportunity to grow in faith. ie, "send me a financial blessing" is so generic, but "provide $200 so that I can attend this marriage retreat" is a prayer that if God meets that need, you will have no way to explain it except through God.
The same can be applied with a list of rules and regulations...when you feel obligated not to own a TV because it's mandated or expected of you, you're robbed of the opportunity to develop a truly intimate relationship with God, where he speaks guidance into your life through the leading of the Spirit.
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10-03-2013, 07:47 PM
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Re: Does AFF have a reporter at GC?
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I am NOT UPC never been UPC never desired to be UPC and now I sure enough would not be UPC. So my stand has not changed. Still anti-television in 2013. |
I'm upc but anti TV all the way
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10-03-2013, 07:51 PM
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Re: Does AFF have a reporter at GC?
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Originally Posted by Real Realism
The same can be applied with a list of rules and regulations...when you feel obligated not to own a TV because it's mandated or expected of you, you're robbed of the opportunity to develop a truly intimate relationship with God, where he speaks guidance into your life through the leading of the Spirit.
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fully agree. I believe the reason so many youth fall away is because they don't have it in there heart they have it in a rule book from pastor or fill in the blank church organization
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10-03-2013, 08:14 PM
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Re: Does AFF have a reporter at GC?
What IS TV? When I think of the primary way News, Pop Culture, Style, even Pornography is disseminated it's NOT TV that comes to mind...
Hmmm...
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