[kute1]

Yes, there are a lot of "rules" if you will in the UPC. God did not make these rules, man did. That being said there is a biblical foundation for MOST of the guidelines or standards upheld by the UPC. The bible is very clear that God does not like his children to adorn themselves with jewels or for women to cut their hair. It's in there folks, in more than one place. You'd have to be blind not to see or understand it.

It is not our place to judge what another person should do or not do. If we truly have God where he should be in our lives we will have no desire for things that do not please him. Still it is not a persons place to judge anyone!

The whole men having facial hair or not is a cultural thing and not in the bible. Sports...while that may be your conviction not to attend, do NOT force someone else to share that view. I was raised with the view that it was wrong to attend, but I have always thought that was a lame "rule" and now I think it is even more lame. IMO, and many others, sports are very healthy for people especially kids! Children and adults alike need physical exercise! They also need interaction with other people and sports is a good way to get that. It is great for a persons mental health to be active! It should not however take the place of church.

Ok so that is my rant on this subject. I'm sure there is more I could say, but I am at a loss right now and will spare you all form anymore of my postings.