Only if you agree with their specific understanding of a particular scripture. I found that posts by some specific people who actually contributed intelligent, berean points of view were often shouted down, edited by admin or deleted altogether, while another character over there (I think his name was Ryder, or something like that), who was a blatant judaizer, were allowed to devolve to the point where the conclusion was that we should reinstate the dietary laws of the Mosaic code.
When Doug J ran the forum, there was a great deal more openness to differing views. Since Jim L took over though, there was a marked change in administration... a much more heavy-handed approach to topics that challenged the status quo. I had never before seen so many locked and deleted threads ANYWHERE. It really is not a discussion forum. It's an affirmation forum - no real discussion. Very oppressive, IMO.
I should qualify, though, that I have not even lurked there in a few years, so things may have changed. I would be surprised, though.
Actually Bro. Doug J is still head Admin and is over Bro. Jim. Also I would note that Bro. Jim has been open to certain discussion that he has been directed to close.
But just like here and every other forum, it has evolved over the past year and is a little less "heavy handed" as you say.
__________________ You can't reach the world with your talents. People are sick and tired of religious talents. People need a Holy Ghost annointed church with real fruits to reach out and touch their lives. ~ Pastor Burrell Crabtree
In fact I think that the insinuation of "hateful" Pentecostals is coming mostly from the fertile imaginations of bitter, backslidden ex Apostolics who are constantly trying to find a way to justify their actions. ~ strait shooter
I run a forum, it was actually one of the originals from which FCF sprang which morphed into NFCF and from whose membership sprouted AFF. I am not giving out the link because I don't want many people here to join there...
Post the link, and then just ban everybody who shows up. It'll make your day.
I run a forum, it was actually one of the originals from which FCF sprang which morphed into NFCF and from whose membership sprouted AFF. I am not giving out the link because I don't want many people here to join there...
I already know the link, and I'm already there, so
Actually Bro. Doug J is still head Admin and is over Bro. Jim. Also I would note that Bro. Jim has been open to certain discussion that he has been directed to close.
But just like here and every other forum, it has evolved over the past year and is a little less "heavy handed" as you say.
That's good news! Maybe I'll lurk and see what's going on sometime. Since I'm not a member of a UPCI church, I would not be eligible for membership.
Let me also say that I can't say I didn't learn anything in my time there. Doug was a good friend and mentor to me at times (whether he knew it or not). Is Pastor Crawford still around? I heard he was in poor health.
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Instead of studying to make sure what we believe is supported by Scripture, we MUST study the Scripture to see what IT TEACHES... then BELIEVE THAT!
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2.15 KJV
That's good news! Maybe I'll lurk and see what's going on sometime. Since I'm not a member of a UPCI church, I would not be eligible for membership.
Let me also say that I can't say I didn't learn anything in my time there. Doug was a good friend and mentor to me at times (whether he knew it or not). Is Pastor Crawford still around? I heard he was in poor health.
Yes Bro. Crawford is still there. You do not have to be a member of a UPC church to join. We have many members from Independant Apostolic churches and others. One of our most active posters is not UPC. (and he has facial hair ) lol
__________________ You can't reach the world with your talents. People are sick and tired of religious talents. People need a Holy Ghost annointed church with real fruits to reach out and touch their lives. ~ Pastor Burrell Crabtree
In fact I think that the insinuation of "hateful" Pentecostals is coming mostly from the fertile imaginations of bitter, backslidden ex Apostolics who are constantly trying to find a way to justify their actions. ~ strait shooter
__________________ You can't reach the world with your talents. People are sick and tired of religious talents. People need a Holy Ghost annointed church with real fruits to reach out and touch their lives. ~ Pastor Burrell Crabtree
In fact I think that the insinuation of "hateful" Pentecostals is coming mostly from the fertile imaginations of bitter, backslidden ex Apostolics who are constantly trying to find a way to justify their actions. ~ strait shooter
It had it's day. Ah, back then the UC's were bashing me for being to liberal and the libs for being an ironfisted UC. I just threw up my hands and joined AFF....
Admining that forum taught me not only can you not make everyone happy.... you can't make anyone happy... so why try?
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