Should we follow status quo?

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by Melody

Not all resolutions are dividing.

There was some behind the scenes work that helped create a divide. And that's just my opinion. I've been around this a LONG time, and I've sat in lots of fellowship halls after conferences and meetings and I've HEARD how preachers drop little hints and sow little seeds. Trust me; this didn't just "happen." If you think none of these conservative ministers helped orchestrate any division, you are very naive.

[Fab]

Originally Posted by Melody

No resolution is to be brought to the floor that would cause disunity among the brethren, period. That is the fundamental doctrine.
So how would a resolution on apostolic dress be received?

There is no need for a resolution on apostolic dress -- it is resolved in the Word.

[George]

Originally Posted by Fab

If that is the case, why have a business meeting. Any and all resolutions, in someone else's opinion, could bring disunity. That is why they are brought before the voting constituency -- to vote for or against. It goes with the benefits of being in an organization.

Amen.

[George]

Originally Posted by Melody

No resolution is to be brought to the floor that would cause disunity among the brethren, period. That is the fundamental doctrine.
So how would a resolution on apostolic dress be received?

Every resolution has the potential to cause division if somebody chooses to become offended by it. This is the way of democratic life. Those that get offended are usually political dictators that cannot accept democracy. They could have a resolution over money and people get offended. i.e. Missionaries aren't getting enough so I'm going to pick up my toys and go play somewhere else.
What happened to great peace have they that love thy law and nothing shall offend them?

[Fab]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

There was some behind the scenes work that helped create a divide. And that's just my opinion. I've been around this a LONG time, and I've sat in lots of fellowship halls after conferences and meetings and I've HEARD how preachers drop little hints and sow little seeds. Trust me; this didn't just "happen." If you think none of these conservative ministers helped orchestrate any division, you are very naive.

You are so correct in this. AND - as time will tell, once, or if, they form an organization, they will also have resolutions that will divide the floor.

[Melody]

I'm not new, been around a very long time. See both sides, sat in several GC's, been to BOTT, SHE, AMC, HOLY. Usually when one area goes, then things slide,

Look to the world, usually embrace the world,
Look to the word, embrace the word.

[Dora]

WPF would love to have you with them.

Go for it! You'll be with like-minded folks.

[George]

Originally Posted by Melody

I'm not new, been around a very long time. See both sides, sat in several GC's, been to BOTT, SHE, AMC, HOLY. Usually when one area goes, then things slide,

Look to the world, usually embrace the world,
Look to the word, embrace the word.

Are you accusing us of looking to the world because we don't share your opinions?

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by Melody

I'm not new, been around a very long time. See both sides, sat in several GC's, been to BOTT, SHE, AMC, HOLY. Usually when one area goes, then things slide,

Look to the world, usually embrace the world,
Look to the word, embrace the word.

I've been to many conferences, too. I wasn't referring to sitting in conferences and seminars.

[Melody]

No open discussion and opinions are fine and wasn't accusatory at all. Seems most of the accusations are coming from those opposed to Tulsa. Wonder how much oppostion there was to the 1945 conference?

It is the leadership that is my concern. The laity will follow the leadership.

I'm not talking about the observation section either.