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Timmy 06-14-2007 09:29 PM

Question for conservatives and ultracons
 
Not a trick question. Not trying to be a smart alec. Just curious:

How conservative is conservative enough? There is a spectrum, from ultralib to ultracon, and you are at a certain point on the spectrum that's somewhere toward the ultracon extreme, correct? But there are some who are even further to the "right" than you. Maybe they're so conservative, they don't even use the internet, so we'll never see them here on AFF. Are they too conservative? Or is that even possible?

Think of it another way. You UCs seem to be quite pleased at how closely you hold to certain ideals, doctrines, etc. Your position on the spectrum is certainly better (in your view) than someone who is more lax on these things, right? Well, then wouldn't it be even better for you to push on even further to the right? Those guys that are already there: are they better than you?

Is there a particular spot where everyone to the right of it is OK, and everyone to the left of it isn't OK? And where you put yourself in that region: is it just personal preference?

So, the back to the basic question: how conservative is conservative enough?

Hoovie 06-14-2007 09:35 PM

This could be a great thread. I have some friends who are members of a "Pilgrim" church... they are always looking for new ways to shun the devil.

SarahElizabeth 06-14-2007 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timmy (Post 156130)
Not a trick question. Not trying to be a smart alec. Just curious:

How conservative is conservative enough? There is a spectrum, from ultralib to ultracon, and you are at a certain point on the spectrum that's somewhere toward the ultracon extreme, correct? But there are some who are even further to the "right" than you. Maybe they're so conservative, they don't even use the internet, so we'll never see them here on AFF. Are they too conservative? Or is that even possible?

Think of it another way. You UCs seem to be quite pleased at how closely you hold to certain ideals, doctrines, etc. Your position on the spectrum is certainly better (in your view) than someone who is more lax on these things, right? Well, then wouldn't it be even better for you to push on even further to the right? Those guys that are already there: are they better than you?

Is there a particular spot where everyone to the right of it is OK, and everyone to the left of it isn't OK? And where you put yourself in that region: is it just personal preference?

So, the back to the basic question: how conservative is conservative enough?

hmmmm....One can be a rich man to a poor man. That's all I'm saying.

Sherri 06-14-2007 10:15 PM

There always seems to be someone more liberal and more conservative than any given person. We all tend to think of ourselves as conservative. It all depends on your frame of reference.

Timmy 06-15-2007 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sherri (Post 156202)
There always seems to be someone more liberal and more conservative than any given person. We all tend to think of ourselves as conservative. It all depends on your frame of reference.

Really? OK, then how 'bout ya answer the question? :search

StillStanding 06-15-2007 07:36 AM

I am the center! Anything to the left of me is too liberal, and anything to the right of me is too conservative! :)

Lost 06-15-2007 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timmy (Post 156373)
Really? OK, then how 'bout ya answer the question? :search

Timmy, you'd better be careful. You might start a cripple fight. :club

Does AFF know that you have a SouthPark character as your avatar?

Timmy 06-15-2007 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Lost (Post 156434)
Timmy, you'd better be careful. You might start a cripple fight. :club

Does AFF know that you have a SouthPark character as your avatar?

Some do! :lol

Timmy 06-15-2007 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Pianoman (Post 156419)
I am the center! Anything to the left of me is too liberal, and anything to the right of me is too conservative! :)

Ya know, maybe everyone feels that they're at just the right spot. Does SE look to the right and think those folks are just ridiculous? :lol

Emma Bontrager 06-15-2007 08:11 AM

I am the epitome and great example of holiness. But I, even I, could probably be more holy.

None of you people around here is holy enough.


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