Actually, it's you that is wrong. Nothing unusual, though. For crying out loud, I highlighted what you said. "...while blasting it like everyone else." I, and others have CRITICIZED it, and it always gets labeled, "Blasting", and lots of other names. That was the entire point of my post. Read it again, it it'll help you.
Blasting is not the same thing as criticising short comings of an organization. I didn't realize you did not know the difference.
BTW I have criticized the UPC too while not blasting it.
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There is One God. This one God reveals Himself distinctly as Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
The Son is God himself in a human form or "God manifested in the flesh" (1Tim 3:16)
Every sinner must repent of their sins.
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.
The saint will go on to strive to live a holy life, pleasing to God.
I think there is a problem with the system, definately. But I also get sick of talking about it or thinking about it.
I think that's part of JA's problem. It's a constant stream. It's become standard fare for this place. Once in a while is ok but over and over and over gets to some people
__________________ Let it be understood that Apostolic Friends Forum is an Apostolic Forum.
Apostolic is defined on AFF as:
There is One God. This one God reveals Himself distinctly as Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
The Son is God himself in a human form or "God manifested in the flesh" (1Tim 3:16)
Every sinner must repent of their sins.
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.
The saint will go on to strive to live a holy life, pleasing to God.
I think that's part of JA's problem. It's a constant stream. It's become standard fare for this place. Once in a while is ok but over and over and over gets to some people
I suppose that could be true. As for myself, I usually read highlights of certain threads and pass on others. Some days I read AFF and some days I don't. What posts I've read that JA has written, most of them seem focused on griping about the gripers. It doesn't accomplish much. I do see some people focused on flaming the UPC. I don't know why they spend that much time on it, but I did at one point too so I just let it be. But, they probably have a lot of pain they need to get out. I don't think those who gripe about the gripers are hurting. I think they just want people to shut up. Could be wrong about that. But I can't think of any other reason.
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I have to say that I don't get the "own your own life" comments... I know that leaving was my first step in "owning my own life".
Sorry Brad. But you are a good example of someone who has taken control of your life and while clearly you have some issues with the Org and with some in it, you don’t spend your time ranting about it. This is what I meant by putting on your big boy pants.
You’ve done that. I have no issue with you. Nor did I have an issue with you back in the day when "the incident" took place.
There is a big difference between stating fact and making incessant rants.
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Sorry Brad. But you are a good example of someone who has taken control of your life and while clearly you have some issues with the Org and with some in it, you don’t spend your time ranting about it. This is what I meant by putting on your big boy pants.
You’ve done that. I have no issue with you. Nor did I have an issue with you back in the day when "the incident" took place.
There is a big difference between stating fact and making incessant rants.
I agree with you, Ferd. On both sides.
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Ferdinand, old friend, you are wasting your breath. I agree, some have shot themselves in the foot and seemingly just want to cry about it for the rest of their life. Others have a legitimate gripe, and some of those do NOT cry about it. However, I doubt you will ever get some of the folks on here to agree with you about it. That mean old UPC just loves to kill people! Thick sarcasm intended.
The UPC has done a lot of good for many, many people. Myself, included.
Go ahead folks, fire away, I won't be back for another 6 months to a year to check on your replies.
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Ferdinand, old friend, you are wasting your breath. I agree, some have shot themselves in the foot and seemingly just want to cry about it for the rest of their life. Others have a legitimate gripe, and some of those do NOT cry about it. However, I doubt you will ever get some of the folks on here to agree with you about it. That mean old UPC just loves to kill people! Thick sarcasm intended.
The UPC has done a lot of good for many, many people. Myself, included.
Go ahead folks, fire away, I won't be back for another 6 months to a year to check on your replies.
Webby! my dear old friend! Good to see you here! Love ya man!
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