Something I've Noticed in Conservative Camps... - Page 3

Ferd · #21 05-30-2007, 02:56 PM

is this vastly different than the rest of America?

I dont live close to my parents but my dads mom and dad had 4 of their 5 children living within a mile of them most of their lives. (my grand parents were neither Pentecostal nor ministry).

My inlaws live next door to my MIL's parents.

I know many people, especially small town or country folk that live very close to their family. (I wish I did) who are no where near being in any form of ministry.

I live within a mile of one of my sisters and less than 5 from another. the three of us were upset when our baby sister moved 15 miles away.

Ferd · #22 05-30-2007, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by chaotic_resolve

Just seems weird . . .

I understand it may have been common back in the day. But it makes me think of Waco, Fred Phelps and other wacky "close" families.

LOL! I could not disagree more!

I am with Whole Hearted on this one. if there is good work and the different families can thrive, then I think it is wonderful that they are close.

If I could find the kind of work I do, and live close to my parents, I would move in a heartbeat.

Straightline · #23 05-30-2007, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by revrandy

The Apple is never far from the tree..

Their Children don't seem to leave Dad & Mom...

I know of a church where the whole family who are now adults all live in a compound like setting... Bishop.... Pastor (SIL) &Wife (Daughter)... Sister&Husband(SIL) and SIL of Pastor's Wife all live within 300ft of each others...with Homes all facing the other..

Is this common??

Other locations SIL Slated to become Pastor... or Son taking the reins...

How common is this across the country??

Is this your way of saying, "I'm moving to Tulsa", or "I'm not in the Conservative Camp"????

Sorry, friend.
I can't keep a straightface, but I do keep a
Straightline

Digging4Truth · #24 05-30-2007, 03:02 PM

I don't see where this type of behavior would be an inherently conservative trait.

It would be my guess that you might find this type of situation in any particular "camp".

revrandy · #25 05-30-2007, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Straightline

Is this your way of saying, "I'm moving to Tulsa", or "I'm not in the Conservative Camp"????

Sorry, friend.
I can't keep a straightface, but I do keep a
Straightline

HEHE... No Tulsa for me... Been in California tooo Long....

I was just mentioning to my wife yesterday after talking with my Brother..

I asked...If you live in OKC where do you go a couple hours away if you want to get a way for a day..

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Here in Cali... 2 Hours West... Snow Covered Mountains....
1 1/2 East the Ocean...

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BrotherEastman · #26 05-30-2007, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by revrandy

So your situation really wouldn't apply...

Sure it would, you just don't know all the details.

. Btw, he pastored a couple of years ago, and I was not compelled to be near them even then. They live in OK. and I live in IN.

Straightline · #27 05-30-2007, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by revrandy

I asked...If you live in OKC where do you go a couple hours away if you want to get a way for a day..

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Riiight. Ask your kids, "Which rim of the dust bowl do you want to explore today?"

Building my foundation on a
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revrandy · #28 05-30-2007, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Straightline

Riiight. Ask your kids, "Which rim of the dust bowl do you want to explore today?"

Building my foundation on a
Straightline

Tha's what I was thinkin'....

StillStanding · #29 05-30-2007, 03:16 PM

I don't think it's a conservative trait necessarily. It's a trait of parents that want to administer influence and little bit of control.

BrotherEastman · #30 05-30-2007, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Pianoman

I don't think it's a conservative trait necessarily. It's a trait of parents that want to administer influence and little bit of control.

Now, this I can agree with!