Apostolic News: AFF has been HIJACKED - Page 7

MrMasterMind · #61 01-24-2011, 04:21 PM

So the only approved forum is Everyone Apostolic.

Isn't that the one that charges a monthly fee?

Jack Shephard · #62 01-24-2011, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MissBrattified

True; mine wouldn't be interested either.

I do think the blog is an attack on the AFF, plain and simple, and they tried to obfuscate that fact by bringing "protecting the children" into it.

MB, I think that many of these "types" of preachers are most always in attack mode so it come naturally. They are so "set for the defense" that they are offensive. Anything that is counter, even just a lil is against the Bible. You know what I mean?

I agree with what you said about your kids not viewing this forum. But I will say that being a kid is as much a mental state as physical. My SIL is almost 18 and she doesn't know much about the core values of faith. But she will talk about her "religion as a pentecostal." I told her if she sees it as a religion than when she is out on her own she'll have to evaluate what is right for her. She would not do well on a forum like this.

However there are some that are perhaps younger and more mature that could handle it...maybe not. Just a thought.

Jack Shephard · #63 01-24-2011, 05:14 PM

Too much of a good thing is a bad thing and too much of a bad thing is horrible. Balance is healthy-the Bible says as much. It is healthy to have those a kin to NOW, DA and others as well as it is to have Elder Epley's and others a kin to him. I may not agree with the cons side as much as the more lib side, but that is me. I am sure there are MANY lurkers that feel they could fit any where in the middle to the right than the middle to the left. Balance is the key. This forum provides food for thought and reflection. Like MB said it forces you to have "all your ducks in a row." Although not everyones ducks are lined together they are lined to how God wants them, IMO. If my ducks don't line up like yours....hands off my ducks!

Socialite · #64 01-24-2011, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JTULLOCK

Too much of a good thing is a bad thing and too much of a bad thing is horrible. Balance is healthy-the Bible says as much. It is healthy to have those a kin to NOW, DA and others as well as it is to have Elder Epley's and others a kin to him. I may not agree with the cons side as much as the more lib side, but that is me. I am sure there are MANY lurkers that feel they could fit any where in the middle to the right than the middle to the left. Balance is the key. This forum provides food for thought and reflection. Like MB said it forces you to have "all your ducks in a row." Although not everyones ducks are lined together they are lined to how God wants them, IMO. If my ducks don't line up like yours....hands off my ducks!

Not even sure everyone has ducks... let alone, try to line them all up.

MissBrattified · #65 01-24-2011, 05:17 PM

BeenThinkin · #66 01-24-2011, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DAII

Looks like Praxeas.

Hey... I don't blame the guy for covering his face. I'd be ashamed of posting something like that myself. I'm surprised he is using a computer. I don't think any of the "Apostles" ever used one.

And that necktie doesn't look very "Apostolic!" Did the Apostles wear one. (I'm just being ridiculous as some Apostolics are!)

OneAccord · #67 01-24-2011, 05:37 PM

While I respect the authors opinion, I do take offense to his choice ot the word filth. This forum like all forums, social networks and such like are made up of people. And to call people "filth", even those with whom we disagree, is crossing the line... no, its WAAAAAY across the line. This forum is diverse, it has always been so (at least since I have been here). What saddens me the most is the author revealed his true feelings in regards to anyone with whom he disagrees, In his opinion, they are "filth". And thats just sad.

I don't always agree with whats written here. At times, I've read things I've found really disturbing. But the difference between the author and myself is that I can ignore the things I don't like, and still find enough good on AFF to keep me coming back for more.

Some people can find a demon behind every tree. To them nothing is good. Nothing except what THEY are doing, or what they believe. To the author I say this: Come back, look at AFF again and see if you can find anything good at all. Here, let me help you out. Look for any post or thread started by OneAccord. Because OneAccord is the BEST APOSTOLIC ON AFF!!!!

One important correction. I don't necessarily respect the authors opinion. I do, however begrudgingly, respect his right to express his opinion.

Socialite · #68 01-24-2011, 05:46 PM

Who actually reads the Apostolic News? haha

And to think, the "Senior Editor" has a PhD? Really??

missourimary · #69 01-24-2011, 05:58 PM

"Filth"? "Anti-oneness"? I'm going to have to start reading more of the threads. I must have been missing some good ones.

The most ludicrous part of the article is that the author insists he will NOT name the forum, since people will jump on and look at it if he does. Then he goes on to list some of the headings. Better put out an article against search engines, fast!!! He just dared some people to find it, and tempted others through their curiosity.

I've never heard of AN before, or at least if I heard about it, it must not have sounded very interesting. Perhaps the UPCI or WPF should start a discussion board where people can anonymously ask the questions they aren't allowed to in their churches. To my knowledge there are only two active Apostolic discussion boards that are open to laity in the oneness movement. It's not like members have many options. Does EA have a discussion board now? I didn't want to pay for a membership, so I never tried it.

I haven't noticed much "anti-oneness" on the board. Some of the headings are written the way they are to get people's attention. Some of the subjects deserve a closer look. Biblical teachings will stand true even when they are studied.

Hoovie · #70 01-24-2011, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Socialite

I wouldn't say "bitterly anti-Oneness" describes this forum at all.

If anything, I'm more indifferent in terms of contending for "Oneness" theology, and more passionate about making it known that Jesus is LORD. I can't even think of a single poster that is "bitterly-anti-Oneness." There may be some who have been hurt by Pentecostal churches, harmed by its dangerous teachings, etc that post on here. But most of us just deeply care about what is right and what is true. The "bitter" word is tossed around very flippantly by Pennies for anyone that leaves them. It's a way to marginalize opposing voices. The tone of this "News" article is extremely bitter-sounding.

This forum is absolutely not anti-Oneness. That's pure nonsense. We have been and will continue to be a Oneness Pentecostal forum. We do allow some dissenting posts and even some non OP posters. Acknowledging this does not change who we are as a group, nor will we let outside naysayers define who we are using scare tactics.