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Originally Posted by Charnock
The duplicity within much of the ministry of the UPC is striking.
There is an unhealthy focus on "holiness" but it's perfectly acceptable to lie.
I do not know any UPC ministers who truly agree with everything in the AOF.
Most UPC preachers watch Hollywood produced films, which is as big of a no-no as owning a TV. The majority of UPC preachers have Netflix, Vudu, or some other form of subscriber-based movie services. Many UPC preachers buy entire seasons of TV content.
Yet they all sign the affirmation statement.
Most UPC preachers follow organized sports.
Yet they sign the affirmation statement.
I could go on and on.
It's no wonder the org isn't growing. I highly doubt God is going to put His favor on a group that is so rife with hypocrisy.
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Did this include you? Where you one of those lying hypocrites that signed the agreement but did not agree with everything?
Oh, BTW, the AOF is tame compared to what a lot of UPC pastors preach and force on their members
However here is the "Holiness" clause
We wholeheartedly disapprove of our people indulging in any activities which are not conducive to good Christianity and godly living, such as theaters, dances, mixed bathing or swimming, women cutting their hair, make-up, any apparel that immodestly exposes the body, all worldly sports and amusements, and unwholesome radio programs and music. Furthermore, because of the display of all these evils on television, we disapprove of any of our people having television sets in their homes. We admonish all of our people to refrain from any of these practices in the interest of spiritual progress and the soon coming of the Lord for His church
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