One of my blogs found its way to spiritualabuse.or

[votivesoul]

The disclaimer may (and I use that term loosely) indicate that not all articles under UPCI View agree with the UPCI View, 100%, but what it doesn't do is disclaim against the authors themselves.

I nowhere affirm the standard UPCI view of water baptism in the article. So while a reader may realize that the UPCI is not affliated with me, or stands in support of my article, the reader will not realize that I as the author, am not affliated with the UPCI, or that I don't stand in support of it as an organization.

But this isn't the really issue, for me.

My question is how did this article find it's way there? My blog is only ever shared here and on my Facebook page. My blog has a VERY small following.

I can only surmise that someone here belongs to that website, or brought my article to the website's attention, which leads me to think AFF is being monitored/mined for information in order to be used against the UPCI, which is the main target of the website.

[aegsm76]

Originally Posted by Reader

Did you read what was written before all the links? I just did. It wouldn't appear there is any misrepresentation when one reads.

"Below are links to various writings on the subject, stating several perspectives. Included under the UPC view are writings from other groups which believe likewise, at least in part. Therefore all are not representative of their view."

So, if I had a website about how terrible the Democratic Party was and said "included under the Democratic view are writings from other groups which believe likewise, at least in part. Therefore all are not representative of their view."

And I put under it writings from Communists, Facists and Socialists, that would be ok?
No, it would be a lie.
Especially since those who wrote did not identify themselves as Democrats.
To be fair, I should only put Democratic writings under that. Then create other fields for other groups.

[mfblume]

Originally Posted by aegsm76

So, if I had a website about how terrible the Democratic Party was and said "included under the Democratic view are writings from other groups which believe likewise, at least in part. Therefore all are not representative of their view."

And I put under it writings from Communists, Facists and Socialists, that would be ok?
No, it would be a lie.
Especially since those who wrote did not identify themselves as Democrats.
To be fair, I should only put Democratic writings under that. Then create other fields for other groups.

I agree. The fact that others apart from UPC believe this teaching supports the idea the UPC is not to be criticized for that belief as a UPC belief.

[Thinker]

Originally Posted by votivesoul

I can only surmise that someone here belongs to that website, or brought my article to the website's attention, which leads me to think AFF is being monitored/mined for information in order to be used against the UPCI, which is the main target of the website.

I am not surprised..
That bunch is known for being the bottom feeders of all dirt and misleading gossip.


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[Michael The Disciple]

I have a Bible study that is also on Lois's site. Under the Oneness vs Trinity links is Behold His Glory a Bible study I made when I first came on the net in 2000. I dont know how it got there Im glad it did.

[shazeep]

Originally Posted by Thinker

I am not surprised..
That bunch is known for being the bottom feeders of all dirt and misleading gossip.


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you might be more specific--there are three 'bunches' in that

[Steve Epley]

She is a notable liar and could care less about truth period much less Bible truth.

[Jermyn Davidson]

Originally Posted by Jermyn Davidson

However, if I were Votivesoul, I would contact an Administrator for that website, inform them of my displeasure with their use and representation of my work, and ask them to remove it from their site.

Being that they are Christians, they will probably comply with the request.

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

She is a notable liar and could care less about truth period much less Bible truth.

Votive Soul,
Are you interested in contacting the Administrator of that group and asking that person to remove your article from the website in question?

I am thinking they'll comply with your request, but I am really curious to see what happens.

[FlamingZword]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

She is a notable liar and could care less about truth period much less Bible truth.

I looked at that web site and it sounded more like a smear campaign against my UPCI brethren.

Yes I do consider the UPCI as my brethren even if they do not reciprocate the feeling.

[votivesoul]

Originally Posted by Jermyn Davidson

Votive Soul,
Are you interested in contacting the Administrator of that group and asking that person to remove your article from the website in question?

I am thinking they'll comply with your request, but I am really curious to see what happens.

I haven't decided yet, but I'm leaning toward leaving it alone. If what I have written is true and accurate doctrine as it pertains to water immersion, and if someone clicks on the link at that website, and they read it, and the Spirit quickens their understanding and brings them to conviction regarding immersion, then I am all for it.

If someone reads my blog from her website, and dismisses it as falseshood and inaccurate doctrine, then that's their business. The Word goes forth, accomplishing whatsoever the Father desires. It will not return empty-handed (i.e. void).