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Originally Posted by LadyRev
The other day, I received a magazine from another apostolic organization with which I have no association other than having names and mailing addresses in same UPCI directory prior to "their" departure from said org.
Now, I know what the big word is that is used when a pastor tries to steal saints from another pastors church, I just can't spell it. But I do believe that same word could be used with organizations trying to steal another orgs members same as it is used with churches.
Then of course theres the issue of snagging names and addresses out of a publication intended for only ONE org and not intended to be shared with another.
Just doesn't seem ethical to me. Besides, I'm not even sure they license women. Why would I want to receive their publications?
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Is it wrong for Ford to send you a magazine about Fords if they desired even if you currently own a Chevrolet. Really what is the harm? Some will say nope Chevy has treated me good in the past I'm going to stick with them. Others will say, hey I like how these Fords look I'm going to give them a try. The gospel of Jesus Christ is not about building an organization on this earth. It is about saving souls and upholding principles. Who cares what organization a person belongs to.
In fact it could be argued just as strongly that since the gospel is not about an organization why would an organization about Christ not want to give its members every oppurtunity to find the perfect place to serve God. In other words theres just as strong of a case that the UPCI acted unethically by not freely offering the name and addresses of all their members to another organization that wanted them.