I think its time to admit that the problems we face are real. We are at an impasse in our movement. Heels dug in, jaw set, and lines drawn in the sand.
There is no turning back, and somethings gotta give.
Hopefully, no one will perceive that as a slam against the UPC. It is simple truth.
PP, the sky is blue, water is wet, and an organization with its piers drilled into the bedrock of tradition will always have problems with contemporary demands for growth.
I think its time to admit that the problems we face are real. We are at an impasse in our movement. Heels dug in, jaw set, and lines drawn in the sand.
There is no turning back, and somethings gotta give.
Hopefully, no one will perceive that as a slam against the UPC. It is simple truth.
I perceive it for what it is -- truth, as you said. There are members who simply don't agree with the trends, decisions, etc. And they are weighing or have weighed their options. Very simple. They'll either stick with it a bit longer or get out.
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And the LORD shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one LORD, and his name one. [Zechariah 14:9]
Ignorance of the Identity of the One True God is not a valid reason to practice idolatry.
This latest missionary fiasco may be the spark that lights the powder keg ....
It parallels with the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand of Austria .... it set off a chain of events that set Europe on fire ... igniting WWI ...
man, do you even think before you type some of this stuff??? how can you compare the "FM" situation to the assassination that started a World War??
*walks away just shaking his head*
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