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Originally Posted by TRFrance
From what I've been told, the AG in its early days, was once a very conservative denomination, and in some ways was like a Trinitarian version of the UPC, as far as upholding certain standards, and the necessity of the Holy Ghost are concerned.
I see how they've crumbled now to become a shell of their former selves, to the point I can barely consider them "pentecostal" any more.
The conservatives and ultra-cons might be a bit heavy handed sometimes, but in the end, I think they're doing it for the right reason. I'd hate to see, one day down the line, the UPC become a watered-down shell of its former self (like the AG has become)... and that's just what would happen if we were to let some of the more liberal elements among us have their way.
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I would disagree with this statement, unless you're just referring to standards. Their youth camps are VERY Pentecostal, with old time altar services, kids receiving the Holy Ghost, etc. I went to a conference where they were running the aisles, dancing (shockamoo - old fashioned kind), etc. recently. They were definitely acting more Pentecostal than lots of UPC churches I've been in, as far as worship.
