UPC Districts - Your Opinions Please

[CC1]

Originally Posted by Thad

Sherri, even the baptist church, evangelical church, Presbyterian church (and the list goes on and on) at least have a firm view of what they teach on the godhead and they do not waver, they are quite Proud of it. in fact, ive been to Trinitarian services where they all read their statment of faith together to affirm their faith. I don't know why we have to hunker down and hide what will believe.
I do think that there are those that are a little "simple" in our churches who perhaps cannot grasp a lot of teaching (their comprehension level is about 3rd grade) but from what i have witnessed, even those who are a little slow can learn that there is not a trinity of 3 people in God. I am rather surprised that you all are okay with your members believing in the Trinity

Why? Trinitarians are not the poytheistic demons Oneness folks have made them out to be. They are monotheistic (except for a few that don't understand their own doctrine).

There are differences in our Oneness view of the godhead and the Trinitarian view but not one that affects ones salvation. I agree with Sherri that no one perfectly understands God.

It is only if you believe that people must share your view of the godhead to be saved that it becomes as big a deal as it is for you.

[LaGirl]

Originally Posted by woodstock

I've lived in Tennessee (Memphis area), Louisiana, and Florida. I'd classify those three districts as liberal, moderate, and conservative, respectively. The church I attended in TN did not stress standards at all.

where at in Louisiana

[Sherri]

Originally Posted by CC1

Why? Trinitarians are not the poytheistic demons Oneness folks have made them out to be. They are monotheistic (except for a few that don't understand their own doctrine).

There are differences in our Oneness view of the godhead and the Trinitarian view but not one that affects ones salvation. I agree with Sherri that no one perfectly understands God.

It is only if you believe that people must share your view of the godhead to be saved that it becomes as big a deal as it is for you.

Good post, CC1!! We do teach that Jesus Christ is fully God, but I promise you--if you were not raised or taught specific oneness doctrine, when you read the Bible, it does sound like there's distinction between the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. I understand why people are confused about it, or why they lean toward trinitarian thinking. I don't condemn them for it; I just don't see it the way they do.

[woodstock]

Originally Posted by LaGirl

where at in Louisiana

Baton Rouge area

[LaGirl]

Originally Posted by woodstock

Baton Rouge area

oh okay......i am north La

[Hoovie]

Originally Posted by Sherri

Good post, CC1!! We do teach that Jesus Christ is fully God, but I promise you--if you were not raised or taught specific oneness doctrine, when you read the Bible, it does sound like there's distinction between the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. I understand why people are confused about it, or why they lean toward trinitarian thinking. I don't condemn them for it; I just don't see it the way they do.

Good post except there really is distinction between the Father, Son and Holy Ghost... good discussion for another thread.

[Hesetmefree238]

Originally Posted by CC1

Why? Trinitarians are not the poytheistic demons Oneness folks have made them out to be. They are monotheistic (except for a few that don't understand their own doctrine).

There are differences in our Oneness view of the godhead and the Trinitarian view but not one that affects ones salvation. I agree with Sherri that no one perfectly understands God.

It is only if you believe that people must share your view of the godhead to be saved that it becomes as big a deal as it is for you.

I don't believe they are polytheistic demons, but this does not negate the
importance of teaching people the proper concept of the Godhead, so that
they can better understand the God that they worship.

[Sam]

Originally Posted by Felicity

I'm from the Atlantic District in eastern Canada and I would definitely classify it as moderate. It was always the strongest district in Canada and was always compared proportionately and favourably with the Louisiana district as far as # of churches per population.
...
There are some strong conservatives there though.

How about the old question of one-step vs. three-step?
How would you classify the AD on that issue?

[Thumper]

Originally Posted by Hesetmefree238

I don't want to ruin his reputation with you guys, but Brother Brantley went
on a trip with me to Because of the Time many years ago. Of course he eventually drifted back to the ultra con movement. Brother Garner is a good
man. Obviously I don't agree with him on a lot of issues, but he is a good
man, and Roger Brantley is a good evangelist.

ooooohhhhh mmmmmmyyyy

I'll never speak to him again!!!

[berkeley]

Originally Posted by Thumper

ooooohhhhh mmmmmmyyyy

I'll never speak to him again!!!

because he attended BOTT.. or because he went back to the UC's??