Why Do You Hang Around Here?

[rgcraig]

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.

Originally Posted by StMark

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

Sounds like it's more of a problem for the ones left in UPC than us.

The generalization that "you are so against the UPC" is just plan silly. I didn't divorce myself from my heritage - - just see things a bit differently.

Also, renounced all it's teachings - - what you really mean is cut your hair and wear pants. The man-made rules! I haven't renounced my Biblical UPC teachings! You just really want to stir it up don't you!

[dizzyde]

Originally Posted by A_PoMo

I come here for all the salacious gossip. And because DizzyDe paid me to be her friend on here, thus I feel obligated.

Lotta good that did me! ... just cause you had a new kid doesn't mean you have to drop off the planet you know!!! I want a refund!!

[dizzyde]

Originally Posted by AmazingGrace

Wow such a mushy lovey thread! Sniff sniff not sure what all to say.... I guess I just want to stand and say tonight that I love the forum and that I am so thankful to be here and I am so thankful for all my dear friends... Rhoni, Falla, Scott, Dizzy, Carey and all the rest of you nuts and thats all I have tonight... AMEN!!!!

Next.... Sis Rhoni why dont you stand up and say a word for the forum LOL sorry... Ok I am doing being goofy

fyi this was my attempt at a tension breaker as I started to get teary eyed

AWWW, love you too, friend!!

[StMark]

Well folks, look like I offended someone -(wont name who)
i just received a PM and saw the need to apologize here -
I didn't mean to upset anyone at all

[Ron]

Originally Posted by Pianoman

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.

That says a lot doesn't it.
I have many friends, some more liberal, some more conservative, & most around the moderate end of the scale.
I respect them & they respect me even though we differ on things.

My friendship doesn't compromise what I believe.

[StMark]

Originally Posted by Ron

That says a lot doesn't it.
I have many friends, some more liberal, some more conservative, & most around the moderate end of the scale.
I respect them & they respect me even though we differ on things.

My friendship doesn't compromise what I believe.

Ron I'm glad you feel that way but I've had several UPCers
come down on me for having XUPC friends. I can't tell you
the looks and comments i've gotten over the years as if I
hung around people that had a disease

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Ron

That says a lot doesn't it.
I have many friends, some more liberal, some more conservative, & most around the moderate end of the scale.
I respect them & they respect me even though we differ on things.

My friendship doesn't compromise what I believe.

That's the key. I respect others and hope they respect me.

Note: it wasn't me that pm'd Mark - - I'm use to his rants trying to rile up us former UPCer's

[Ron]

Originally Posted by StMark

Well folks, look like I offended someone -(wont name who)
i just received a PM and saw the need to apologize here -
I didn't mean to upset anyone at all

I didn't know you would make my PM Public!!

[Ron]

Originally Posted by StMark

Ron I'm glad you feel that way but I've had several UPCers
come down on me for having XUPC friends. I can't tell you
the looks and comments i've gotten over the years as if I
hung around people that had a disease

XUPCers are another thing.
If they (I am not saying everyone does this, just a select few) leave with a terrible attitude and/or tried to tear things up then I would not fellowship with them as being them who sow discord.

If they left for either they didn't want to live for God or they just do not find what they are seeking at a UPC Church but have a good attitude, then I will be friends with them.

[Ron]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Sounds like it's more of a problem for the ones left in UPC than us.

The generalization that "you are so against the UPC" is just plan silly. I didn't divorce myself from my heritage - - just see things a bit differently.

Also, renounced all it's teachings - - what you really mean is cut your hair and wear pants. The man-made rules! I haven't renounced my Biblical UPC teachings! You just really want to stir it up don't you!

I don't see them "all" as man made.
I see it this way in differing views on scripture, Bro Blume had a take on a verse of scripture a few years ago and he posted his view on it.
When I questioned him on it, he stated, "don't you see it?"

I said, "I did not." I didn't say he was "wrong", there is a difference.