Is this an AFFirmation statement?

[stmatthew]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

Matthew, I agree with the content of the pm that was sent to all of us, however, I do have some questions.

1. Is there an attempt to push the board toward a more "traditional" Pentecostal mindest?

2. Were all owners and admins in agreement with the pm before it was sent out?

3. Does ownership feel a need for some of our more dominant posters to step back? Is this pm an attempt to accomplish that goal?

1. You are reading way more into this than is there. The statement is simply a starting point of fellowship for this forum. We are not going to exclude anyone outside of that statement, but we want them to know coming in this is were we stand. It is not a salvational statement. It simply identifies this forum, in as generic a way possible, as Apostolic per Acts 2:38.

2. This has been discussed for several weeks in Admin area, and all owners and admin that have been here during that time frame have given their thoughts and opinions toward this statement.

3. No. We simply felt the need to bring clarity that this is an Apostolic forum, and that while we will not automatically kick those of other believes off, they know coming in where we stand. I have heard nothing about anyone wanting folks to post less. We would like everyone to post as much as they want.

[Nahum]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Matt can answer since you asked him, but I wanted to put my 2 cents in too.

1. No
2. YES!!
3. Everyone is welcome here as long as they aren't here to destroy.

Note: I'm still here aren't I?

Could you please define what admin means by number three?

What is your definition of destroy?

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

I just felt this needed to be clarified.

Thanks.

No hidden agenda here.

...nor here

[Nahum]

Originally Posted by stmatthew

1. You are reading way more into this than is there. The statement is simply a starting point of fellowship for this forum. We are not going to exclude anyone outside of that statement, but we want them to know coming in this is were we stand. It is not a salvational statement. It simply identifies this forum, in as generic a way possible, as Apostolic per Acts 2:38.

2. This has been discussed for several weeks in Admin area, and all owners and admin that have been here during that time frame have given their thoughts and opinions toward this statement.

3. No. We simply felt the need to bring clarity that this is an Apostolic forum, and that while we will not automatically kick those of other believes off, they know coming in where we stand. I have heard nothing about anyone wanting folks to post less. We would like everyone to post as much as they want.

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

I just felt this needed to be clarified.

Thanks.

No hidden agenda here.

For Matt

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

Could you please define what admin means by number three?

What is your definition of destroy?

This pretty well wraps it up.

While we have probably been too lax on some of these in the past, please do not be surprised if you are warned, given an infraction, or banned for doing any of the above. Our goal is to provide a place that generates open and honest discussion, not a war zone to kill each other. Disagree with doctrine. Get as heated as you want concerning doctrine and beliefs, and what you see as error. But learn to not attack the person.

[stmatthew]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

Could you please define what admin means by number three?

What is your definition of destroy?

This is dealing more with Trinity doctrine and anti Jesus Name baptism doctrine than anything.

This has nothing to do with dress standards, tv, or anything else like that. Those discussions would be judged solely on the attutudes or attacks of a poster, and not the topic.

[Nahum]

Originally Posted by stmatthew

This is dealing more with Trinity doctrine and anti Jesus Name baptism doctrine than anything.

This has nothing to do with dress standards, tv, or anything else like that. Those discussions would be judged solely on the attitudes or attacks of a poster, and not the topic.

Hmmm, interesting.

[IAintMovin]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Let me say as one of the owners, that I actually get along with this guy!:sshhh

[stmatthew]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

Hmmm, interesting.

How so??

Do you think that since we are an Apostolic forum that we should adopt a non-Apostolic statement? This is who we all are. If you go to a fishing forum, you should expect to see statements about fishing. When you come here, it should be obvious that you will see this as a Oneness, Jesus Name forum.

[Nahum]

Bro, you are preaching to the choir here. I'm glad you are doing this. I was just thinking about how this will impact some of our largest threads here.

Originally Posted by stmatthew

How so??

Do you think that since we are an Apostolic forum that we should adopt a non-Apostolic statement? This is who we all are. If you go to a fishing forum, you should expect to see statements about fishing. When you come here, it should be obvious that you will see this as a Oneness, Jesus Name forum.