left upci yr ago and still messed up

[NorCal]

Originally Posted by RandyWayne

The very first "awakening" for me was during the first few months in the church when I heard someone sing the UPC birthday song. Even at 12 I thought, "OK, this is taking separation a bit too far. What was wrong with the original??".

Other than the fact that the song is still under copy write protection and royalties must be paid when sang.

http://www.snopes.com/music/songs/birthday.asp

[AreYouReady?]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

When they are crouching and walking close, look out!

Thanks for the tip!

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by NorCal

Other than the fact that the song is still under copy write protection and royalties must be paid when sang.

http://www.snopes.com/music/songs/birthday.asp

I did not know this.

An interesting thing about copyright law. Over the past 70-75 years it has been extended every time..... <ding ding ding> Mickey Mouse (name and likeness, along with other Disney characters created at the same time) was due to enter the public domain!

[Cindy]

I am surprised at the hold this organization seems to have on it's ex members. But, I guess it's like going through the stages of grief.

[AreYouReady?]

You right Cindy. But I cannot blame God for what some people have done in His church. Apostolics for the most part are the best people on the planet. I am praying some day for a Jesus Name church to start up in my area without all the nit picky standards imposition.

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by AreYouReady?

You right Cindy. But I cannot blame God for what some people have done in His church. Apostolics for the most part are the best people on the planet. I am praying some day for a Jesus Name church to start up in my area without all the nit picky standards imposition.

I would disagree profoundly with that statement.

I would much rather live in a town or community of Christians than 'apostolics'.

[AreYouReady?]

I don't consider spiritual bullies, spiritual nitpickers, beady-eyed fault finders to be "apostolic".

I've known many apostolics to be kind and gentle and loving. I don't have a problem with a community of Christians either. I would never again entangle myself with a church system that forbid the fellowshipping with other people from other denominations as what happened when I was a member of the UPCI in my region.

[kevinsmith]

Originally Posted by Krt

Not sure where to post this and what to say! Can anyone help me thru this, I tried to search other threads of people going thru this, please leave links if I missed some. Was in UPCI 10 yrs and always felt funny about the "holiness stds" and how strict somethings were. and felt I became so judgemental of others. I felt my other non UPCI friends were more christian like than we were. Alot of things bothered me but yet in UPCI the worship and presence of God and the life changing experiences at the altar are hard to find in other churches. My husband and I haven't been to church for over a yr. I just don't know how to explain how I feel. I am so turned off by church itself now. I have so many mixed feelings inside. I am trying to heal and not have a wall up with God either. and He seems so quiet thru all of this I know He doesn't leave us but I wish He would give my husband and I more guidance and answers... and healing... any advice? does it just take time? can you share what you have been thru if you have gone thru something like this? thank you....

Maybe the closer feeling of God is from the extra sacrifices being made; i.e."standards". Just my own personal thought, but if living loose and not feeling that closeness to our God, than I'll do whatever it takes to feel His spirit. This world isn't home, I'm just passing thru.

[AreYouReady?]

Adhering to standards for the sake of appearances gets nobody close to God. Heartfelt prayer and fasting until you hear from God is what brings you closer.

[kevinsmith]

Originally Posted by AreYouReady?

Adhering to standards for the sake of appearances gets nobody close to God. Heartfelt prayer and fasting until you hear from God is what brings you closer.

Right! Prayer and fasting, and reading His word- and doing what it says....living it.