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[OGIA]

Originally Posted by CC1

OGIA,

The purpose of AFF is not unity. It is a place to discuss things from very different views and perspectives.

That is a different mission that that of GNC and some other forums.

I don't get this, CC1. You can't have differing views and perspectives and still be unified, or at the very least SEEK unity?

I'm not so stupid to think that unity will be 100% on ANY forum of this nature (or even of other natures, like politics). But, I must say it again, I get the sense that unity is not even desired here because it would take all of the "fun" out of it. I don't buy for a second that it's about "MY RIGHT" to express "MY BELIEFS". It seems simply about the perception that it would become boring.

I wonder if any will address that thought?


(Disclaimer: I am NOT accusing everyone of this, just a certain population who's style would not be welcome on many other forums. Of course, that could very well pertain to me, too!! )

[CC1]

Originally Posted by OGIA

I don't get this, CC1. You can't have differing views and perspectives and still be unified, or at the very least SEEK unity?

I'm not so stupid to think that unity will be 100% on ANY forum of this nature (or even of other natures, like politics). But, I must say it again, I get the sense that unity is not even desired here because it would take all of the "fun" out of it. I don't buy for a second that it's about "MY RIGHT" to express "MY BELIEFS". It seems simply about the perception that it would become boring.

I wonder if any will address that thought?


(Disclaimer: I am NOT accusing everyone of this, just a certain population who's style would not be welcome on many other forums. Of course, that could very well pertain to me, too!! )

I am not here for any chills or thrills. I am here because it is the ONLY place I know of in the world where Oneness folks from ultra con to ultra lib all meet.

We are like one big dysfunctional family. We make friendships that sometimes get to be realized in real life in flesh and blood meetings. We have great disagreements. We all sometimes cross a line we should not but almost all realize it and pull back. We laugh together at life's funny moments, share in each other's grief, and lift each other up in prayer when there is a need.

There are many posters here of various perspectives that I hold dear. That doesn't mean I am not going to disagree with them, post things that will only please them, etc, etc.

This forum is reflective of life and reality and that is not always "unity". Never has been never will be.

The only way to have the unity you describe is to have a forum where everyone is of the same view or have the rules ratcheted down so tight there is no room to post anything controversial.

Just because you get offended at every thread that may kid or poke fun at the cons or ultra cons does not make this a terrible forum, it just means you read into things way more than is there. You are the "offense" king!!!! You take more offense than anybody I have ever seen.

As The Eagles say in their song. "Get Over It"!!

[OGIA]

Originally Posted by CC1

The only way to have the unity you describe is to have a forum where everyone is of the same view or have the rules ratcheted down so tight there is no room to post anything controversial.

That's untrue and a pretty sad statement if you truly believe it.

Just because you get offended at every thread that may kid or poke fun at the cons or ultra cons does not make this a terrible forum

I get offended by posts that ridicule liberals, CC1! NONE OF THEM are productive. Don't try to play these things off as "poking fun". Also, I did put in a disclaimer that this divisive attitude is not carried around by everyone here. I KNOW how to kid and have fun. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if I did WAY more than you.

You take more offense than anybody I have ever seen.

Some people here are more offensive than any I've ever met.

[StillStanding]

Originally Posted by Thumper

I still haven't found out what my $10 is gonna get me.

Lets see.......$10 will get you a cold stare!

You're gonna' have to let go of some more green to get the good stuff!

[Nahum]

Originally Posted by OGIA

You can't accuse me of prejudice, that's for sure!!


I thought you needed a laugh after the morning you had.


I'll let the Lord get a grip on me. Me getting a grip on me usually doesn't produce the desired results.


I do, especially around here.


Not of the sort I'm accusing you and a few others of causing. You are so divisive when it comes to those who believe like you but hold to stricter standards. You berate them just as you accuse them of berating you. Who's gonna' make the first move to stop it? Are you?


No, I did not comment there about that situation.

I think that CC1's opinion of you is 100% correct. What was it he called you?

Someday you will wake up and realize that you and your extrabiblical beliefs have kept an untold amount of souls from ever getting close to God. You are doing the work of the enemy. Your beliefs are systematically destroying any shred of confidence anyone could possibly have in the Apostolic church.

**Comment edited by Admin**

That's when you started to spout off all sorts of divisive comments regarding the UPCI. You are not lily white and cyrstal clean pal. Now you comment on the need for unity? I'm not buying your kool aid.

Get that beam out of your own eye, you self righteous hypocrite.

[Felicity]

Woah!

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

I think that CC1's opinion of you is 100% correct. What was it he called you?

Someday you will wake up and realize that you and your extrabiblical beliefs have kept an untold amount of souls from ever getting close to God. You are doing the work of the enemy. Your beliefs are systematically destroying any shred of confidence anyone could possibly have in the Apostolic church.

**Comment Edited by Admin**
That's when you started to spout off all sorts of divisive comments regarding the UPCI. You are not lily white and cyrstal clean pal. Now you comment on the need for unity? I'm not buying your kool aid.

Get that beam out of your own eye, you self righteous hypocrite.

PP now that is over the line.

[Coonskinner]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

I think that CC1's opinion of you is 100% correct. What was it he called you?

Someday you will wake up and realize that you and your extrabiblical beliefs have kept an untold amount of souls from ever getting close to God. You are doing the work of the enemy. Your beliefs are systematically destroying any shred of confidence anyone could possibly have in the Apostolic church.

**Comment Edited by Admin**
That's when you started to spout off all sorts of divisive comments regarding the UPCI. You are not lily white and cyrstal clean pal. Now you comment on the need for unity? I'm not buying your kool aid.

Get that beam out of your own eye, you self righteous hypocrite.

PP, I love you bud, but you are taking in way too much territory here, and making accusations personal that you really can't substantiate, particularly if you don't know this Brother.

I don't know him either. Have no clue who he is.

But I would caution you against making too many judgments about anybody based solely on how and what they post on a message board.

If I didn't know you in real life, and just saw this post, the impression I would get of you would be far from the actual reality.

So cool your jets just a tad.

[OGIA]

Originally Posted by Felicity

Woah!

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

PP now that is over the line.

Originally Posted by Coonskinner

So cool your jets just a tad.

I have to say I'm not offended by his post, but thank you three for the recognition that it was a bit uncalled for.

[StillStanding]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

.....Get that beam out of your own eye, you self righteous hypocrite.

I have reported this post to admin. We don't need this attitude on this forum!