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Originally Posted by Dora
They don't???
When I was little, I remember being absolutely devastated as we passed the Baptist church with its parking filled to capacity and thinking,
"Dear God, all of those poor people are going straight to HELL!"
But I think many UPCI folks really do believe that they are the only ones who are gonna make it through the pearlies!
We know differently, THANK GOD!!!
My question is...are these men in REBELLION???
Rebelling against authority, their spiritual covering, the UPCI Mothership?
Contending for their differences to the disunity of the brethren?
Stirring the pot of rebellion against those who don't see things just their way?
Full of self-aggrandizement for their higher plain of holiness standards?
Could this be considered REBELLION?
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I don't think so. Rebellion ... No, Like elder Eply said the org doesn't have any divine authority. Bro Haney isn't Pope Kenneth I.
There is an ethincs question though.
The right way to form/be part of a new Org.
1. Resign from the UPCI, lapse on dues, however one does that. WIth a letter such as the one this thread is about.
2. Don't mass mail invitation to the membership.
3.Go to the new thing as a a free preacher, while maintaining as much ties as possible with the preachers who stay.
I just can't find fault with brethren who follow their convictions and do so with a good spirit, not hating or fighting anyone.
I am inclined to think that TV was the straw that broke the camels back, not the log, and that a lot of these fellows are leaving because of a trend.
If an org does form in Tulsa, I pray that they have good success and a great revival.
Even though I am not anti TV, I am still not convinced it was the best move for the UPCI. And, time will tell what fruit it bears.
NOW, There is an ethical responsibility on the part of the ORg, they need to NOT put these brethren on the drop list in the Forward lumped with the adulterers and drunks.
They, if listed at all should be noted that they are in good standing.
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