Why Organizations?

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by Nicodemus1968

It’s a question. I was told the UPC was formed in order to opt out of WWII. They couldn’t opt out if they were not part of a religious organization. Wondering if any have any info about that.

Re read the post I said “what” to.

[Nicodemus1968]

Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa

Re read the post I said “what” to.

Not informed, formed. Oh man I love auto correct.

[Bro Flame]

Why organizations?

Well, I think Apostolics wanted some form of intellectual, set-aside sophistication. Those words might not exactly apply, but they wanted some form of governing body that upheld certain Apostolic essentials in doctrine and practice.

I'm independent. My church predominantly fellowships with independent Apostolic churches, although we do not discriminate against any organizations. A sister in our church is going to marry a UPC guy in April, and quite frequently an ALJC preacher comes and fills in or runs revivals for us.

I don't have anything against the denominational Apostolic Christians, but I don't know if I'd go that route personally.

[aegsm76]

Nic - UPCI was formed in 1945. That's a little late for it to have anything to do with the war.
It was also formed as a merger between two organizations.
The PCI and PAJC.
So, whoever told you it had something to do with opting out of WW2 was not correct.

[coksiw]

Originally Posted by aegsm76

Nic - UPCI was formed in 1945. That's a little late for it to have anything to do with the war.
It was also formed as a merger between two organizations.
The PCI and PAJC.
So, whoever told you it had something to do with opting out of WW2 was not correct.

If I recall correct: it was not the UPCI, but a much earlier organization that was created brand new out of the AG, but because they couldn't get the exemption from the Gov't to opt out of the WW2, and also the benefits of preachers back then (free tickets for the train), they ended up merging with the PCI (actually, not sure if it was the PCI or the AAJC).
The name "General something something" comes to mind. It didn't last long before merging.

[aegsm76]

Originally Posted by coksiw

If I recall correct: it was not the UPCI, but a much earlier organization that was created brand new out of the AG, but because they couldn't get the exemption from the Gov't to opt out of the WW2, and also the benefits of preachers back then (free tickets for the train), they ended up merging with the PCI (actually, not sure if it was the PCI or the AAJC).
The name "General something something" comes to mind. It didn't last long before merging.

Interesting.

[hometown guy]

Originally Posted by aegsm76

Nic - UPCI was formed in 1945. That's a little late for it to have anything to do with the war.
It was also formed as a merger between two organizations.
The PCI and PAJC.
So, whoever told you it had something to do with opting out of WW2 was not correct.

You are correct with your history. There had been several oneness orgs prior to this but this was the 2 final ones that merged to become the UPCI.

[Esaias]

Originally Posted by Amanah

thank you Bro Esaias for bringing faith inspiring word that builds up and encourages rather than tears down and destroys

[Esaias]

Originally Posted by Nicodemus1968

You put my thoughts into words, I’m not gifted like that! Great post

How was the meeting in Detroit?

[Barb]

Originally Posted by coksiw

If I recall correct: it was not the UPCI, but a much earlier organization that was created brand new out of the AG, but because they couldn't get the exemption from the Gov't to opt out of the WW2, and also the benefits of preachers back then (free tickets for the train), they ended up merging with the PCI (actually, not sure if it was the PCI or the AAJC).
The name "General something something" comes to mind. It didn't last long before merging.

This is my understanding as well...