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Originally Posted by Felicity
The issue isn't always the issue. (Have I mentioned that before? LOL.  )
But ..... there are lines of demarcation for us all and a point at which we say, "enough". For many, that line was crossed with the voting in of Res. 4 I guess.
The thing is ..... I look at these groups that splintered away from UPC and none of them in my opinion come close to offering what the UPCI does. The rich tapestry of history, tradition, men and women who are and have been heroes to many of us, the support, talent, giftings, abilities, ministries, passion, preaching, depth and stability aren't matched in the splinter off groups. .
Some might say you don't need all of that and maybe you don't, but to me there is great loss suffered in leaving the known for the unknown ....... not to mention the strain on and possible severing of relationships that often takes place as a result.
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The effect on churches, the effect on family, the effect on individuals themselves as a result of placing themselves outside the framework of what defined them and their life possibly since they were born can take a huge toll, in more ways than one.
In my experience any advantage is far outweighed by disadvantage and loss.
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