Re: Resolution Concerning Facial Hair
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Originally Posted by returnman
I for one would have no idea what those young men's status regarding UPCI in general. I wouldn't hold the GS accountable either way.
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I thought it showed leniency towards beards, and meant no disrespect in posting it.
I think the position is something like this:
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For district functions, our platform guidelines prohibit facial hair on men, because of perceptions of the possible symbolism. Since it is a cultural rather than a scriptural issue, in the local church I handle this matter according to Romans 14. . . There is room for legitimate differences of opinion on this matter, but not ridicule or condemnation.
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All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost. ~Tolkien
Refusing to sit under the false gospel and false doctrine of false teachers is not "forsaking the Assembly"
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