Why Do You Hang Around Here? - Page 10

StMark · #91 07-24-2008, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by rgcraig

This post rang true to me when I read it!

Many have wondered why so many of us ex-UPC people hang around here and I know from time to time we've tried to explain it, but the answer for me is just as RD stated - - it's our history.

It's part of my culture of who I am and why I am who I am. To be in contact with others that were raised similar makes it fun to hang around here. It's like a family - we know so many of the same people, have had so many of the same experiences and like the UPC culture thread can laugh about so many of the things we did through the years.

With all the fussing and division at times it's a wonder we even speak to each other from day to day, but it's because we have that common bond.

What's so hard to understand about that?

Why do you hang around here?

Renda,

I think what throws a lot of people off is, you people want
to hang out with UPCers yet you are so against the UPC
and have renounced all its teachings.
Why would you all want to associate with something
so awful???
Most people that end up in a divorice sever all
ties even if there were a few good memories.

StillStanding · #92 07-24-2008, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by StMark

Renda,

I think what throws a lot of people off is, you people want
to hang out with UPCers yet you are so against the UPC
and have renounced all its teachings.
Why would you all want to associate with something
so awful???
Most people that end up in a divorice sever all
ties even if there were a few good memories.

I can't speak for Renda, but I think of UPCers and other conservative Apostolics as family! We share a common DNA. Most of us have share fond memories of moves of God while in the UPC.

I feel I have been enlightened, but still enjoy the friendship of conservative Apostolics because I totally understand their history, beliefs, etc.

StMark · #93 07-24-2008, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Pianoman

I can't speak for Renda, but I think of UPCers and other conservative Apostolics as family! We share a common DNA. Most of us have share fond memories of moves of God while in the UPC.

I feel I have been enlightened, but still enjoy the friendship of conservative Apostolics because I totally understand their history, beliefs, etc.

But did you know that you are viewed by most
as a traitor ??? No, I'm being serious

StillStanding · #94 07-24-2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by StMark

But did you know that you are viewed by most
as a traitor ??? No, I'm being serious

Honestly, that doesn't bother me and I actually expect it! I'm not seeking approval, I'm just seeking friendship!

StMark · #95 07-24-2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Pianoman

Honestly, that doesn't bother me and I actually expect it! I'm not seeking approval, I'm just seeking friendship!

It doesn't bother you??? O yes it does!!! I don't believe that.

Baron1710 · #96 07-24-2008, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by StMark

But did you know that you are viewed by most
as a traitor ??? No, I'm being serious

Good thing most of my friends in the UPC are not like most that you know.

BrotherEastman · #97 07-24-2008, 11:27 AM

because I can.

Michlow · #98 07-24-2008, 11:35 AM

Because I am stubborn, most likely.

StMark · #99 07-24-2008, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Baron1710

Good thing most of my friends in the UPC are not like most that you know.

Didn't say i viewed them as such but it is more common
then not and PM knows it's true

StillStanding · #**100** 07-24-2008, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by StMark

It doesn't bother you??? O yes it does!!! I don't believe that.

Most of my conservative friends are smart enough to not tell me things like that to my face. I would get upset if they made a public spectacle of me.

It doesn't work that way, though. I know their beliefs, and the conclusion that those beliefs lead to. I have no problem with that! Seriously!

For instance, thoughts and conclusions come to my mind when I think about certain people. They would/could be shocked if I vocalized some of these opinions. They probably wonder in their mind if I heard the rumors about them, and what my opinion is! I will never bring these issues up because it could stir things up and end our friendship.

I value the friendship enough to "overlook" our differences.