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Socialite · #**201** 02-02-2011, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by pelathais

No, everyone is on the planet is welcome to post here. I'm no admin but that's the way it's always been - even in the various predecessors to this particular forum.

Also, concerning Steph's statements, he is just making the usual "One Stepper" application to the forum "Rules." What he is quoting isn't really a "Rule" - it's just the "Identity" label that the forum bears.

I happen to believe what Steph quoted and yet someone like the poster Kyle Stout who started this thread would probably say that I too am an "Ex- Apostolic."

But if that's the defined identity, that sounds quite narrow IMO.

Does the statement say we must believe that "tongues are essential for salvation?"

Socialite · #**202** 02-02-2011, 12:19 PM

I never checked in and read all the forum statements before I began posted.

I identified with the topic, saw the name and realized virtually everyone in this forum shares a common experience, background and even current story as my own.

The Mrs · #**203** 02-02-2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Pressing-On

"Derelict" in our duty to fight? Why is it necessary and so important to fight? I believe what I believe and I don't feel it is necessary to fight about it. I'm tired of arguing or debating - whatever you want to call it and glossing that over as a "Berean".

I am going to include myself in the Conservative voice that has become quiet. In the grander scheme of things, it doesn't seem important anymore.

HI PO!!!

So good to see you here, if only for a little while!

Pressing-On · #**204** 02-02-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by pelathais

You post on political forums, Pressy? I didn't know that you were even interested in politics.

LOL! I have been involved in politics ever since my mother took on the school board in the 70's and began homeschooling. A major newspaper in San Antonio interviewed her. She is my hero! I also spoke at the Washington Conference on Families when I was 20. You can imagine how surprised I was when in a packed auditorium, not a pin dropped during my speech. I felt anointed. LOL! I am hopelessly political. It's in my blood.

Pressing-On · #**205** 02-02-2011, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by The Mrs

HI PO!!!

So good to see you here, if only for a little while!

Hey, old friend! Good to see you as well. It is freezing here and I can say that because it's 31! We South Texas people don't know what to do in this type of weather. It's supposed to snow Thursday night. I will love that for about 5 minutes. LOL! Take care!

Stephanas · #**206** 02-02-2011, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MissBrattified

Stephanas,

Discussion and debate have been allowed as far back as the FCF. However, THIS is not allowed:

"We do not, however, give place for the tearing down, the disputing of, or destruction of, Apostolic doctrine, the Apostolic ministry, or the Christian faith in any form. The propagation of any doctrine that is contrary to the Apostolic doctrine is not welcome here."

It is up to the admin to determine if someone is "tearing down" or destroying Apostolic doctrine, rather than just discussing it.

Please report posts you find offensive, and we will review them accordingly.

I was on FCF from its early days, and this forum, in its present state, is not even a shadow of FCF.

Key tenets of Apostolic Doctrine are both disputed and denied here:

That Jesus name baptism is the only biblical mode of water baptism.
That the Holy Ghost is for today and is received by faith with the initial evidence of speaking in tongues.

This forum has a right to be whatever the owners and administrators choose for it to be, but it has very little reason to call itself "Apostolic."

missourimary · #**207** 02-02-2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Socialite

Well, even Bible Study passages. Ignorant Bob and Hyper-skeptic Joan will have two varying views -- as well as everyone in between.

Sure, but at least it would give us some new things to argue about! (err... discuss...)

Socialite · #**208** 02-02-2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephanas

I was on FCF from its early days, and this forum, in its present state, is not even a shadow of FCF.

Key tenets of Apostolic Doctrine are both disputed and denied here:

That Jesus name baptism is the only biblical mode of water baptism.
That the Holy Ghost is for today and is received by faith with the initial evidence of speaking in tongues.

This forum has a right to be whatever the owners and administrators choose for it to be, but it has very little reason to call itself "Apostolic."

Says you.

Let's talk about what "being Apostolic" is.

missourimary · #**209** 02-02-2011, 12:33 PM

Some people emphasize Apostolic Friends Forum. Others emphasize Apostolic Friends Forum.

Socialite · #**210** 02-02-2011, 12:36 PM

Temper Tantrums when you try to take their single brand that makes them different from all the rest. A hijacked word that means much more, in some ways, much less, than the way they use it.

The Apostles never articulated a systematic formula of the godhead, for example. But we insert DKB's book and say "that's Apostolic." Riiiiight.