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Originally Posted by Coonskinner
Renda,
I am by no means a spokesman or apologist for the WWPF, though I am acquainted with some of the men involved, and have friends going that way.
But I do think I have some understanding of their thinking.
I am sure there are men involved whose motives and intents aren't 100% pristine. My knowledge of human nature tells me that.
But there has been a feeling shared by many that the UPC is drifting to the left. I think it probably is myself. In fact, there really is no denying that. The questions are, how far will it drift, and how fast? And how is this drift going to affect me and my local fellowship?
Some of the men putting this thing together live in places where the things they deal with at district events is a far cry from what I see. And if I were in those locations, I might have a different point of view than I do now.
The concern expressed by many going Tulsa way is direction. Where are the changes the UPC is undergoing leading? Will the UPC my kids see in 20 years be something I would want them being connected to?
Obviously, we see things very differently regarding these matters, but I share some of the concerns of the Tulsa brethren. It just happens that I am in a rather isolated and extremely conservative area, and our people aren't much affected by the goings on in more "progressive" venues.
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From your keyboard to the ears of God! I sure hope you are right. Perhaps with these conservative men now off doing their own thing (I give them a honeymoon period of a year or two then they will be fussing and fighting with each other over so called "holiness standards") the UPC will live up to it's potential to bring the Oneness Jesus Name message to the world.
Initially the UPC will appear more conservative though, I believe, as it reacts to the Tulsa Worldwide Apostolic Pentecostal Holiness Movement Incorporated. There will be more "holding the fort" messages than ever but hopefully over time you and the other cons and ultra cons who have been bemoaning the "drift to the left" will be proven right as common sense, logic, and Biblical principles will prevail.