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Originally Posted by Pressing-On
Daniel,
I don't have a problem with this. If the majority of any group feel strongly about how they view any passage of scripture, or what they deem the Bible is demanding, they will form an organization in support of that view.
Even if we do not agree on every area, they have a right to separate themselves. Others who have left have, in essence, done the same thing - separated themselves to their view of what they believe the Bible is demanding/teaching. There is no difference, IMO.
In DKB's position paper, The Bible’s Teaching about Hair Length:
Culture or Command?, you get a feel of where he is coming from. Gender distinction and modesty is important to him. Gender Distinction is very important to him. If others agree with that, they will join up. If some do not, they will leave. We need to follow whatever direction we feel led of God.
Philippians 1:18 "What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice." |
I happen to agree with PO on this one.
I don't agree with the UPC's standards, which is why I left. I voted with my feet.
However, it is the right within any organization to make rules and enforce them Right, wrong or indifferent, the concept of "tightening up the rules' is not a foreign one, and it is not indigenous to religious organizations.
I may think it's sad that the UPC cannot be a more inclusive organization, but then again, I'm quite sure they don't think much of my opinion any more, if ever at all. In fact, I think the elimination of inclusion is the end goal, and in that spirit, they are doing a very fine job of "thinning the herd".
However, as I stated earlier, if I don't want to be a part of it, I don't have to be.