Originally Posted by MissBrattified (Post 527873)

Liberal!!!!!!!! :coffee2

Originally Posted by BrotherEastman (Post 527901)

Ultra Con.

Originally Posted by DerrickS (Post 527904)

Moderate/liberal on social issues, conservative on doctrinal issues

Originally Posted by Pressing-On (Post 528338)

Voted Liberal! The beard and all, you know how it is and you probably wear men's girly pants - er, I mean - shorts!!!

:killinme

:doggyrun

Originally Posted by Rico (Post 528343)

No shorts. I have enough problems fighting off women as it is. Good thing the wife isn't jealous. Sometimes I wish I wore jewelry, so I could put a wedding band and be free from all these adoring womens. :lol

Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover (Post 528331)

Wolf in sheep's clothing, or a sheep in wolf's clothing. Whateva

Originally Posted by Rico (Post 528343)

No shorts. I have enough problems fighting off women as it is. Good thing the wife isn't jealous. Sometimes I wish I wore jewelry, so I could put a wedding band and be free from all these adoring womens. :lol

Originally Posted by RevDWW (Post 528426)

Where's the "Loco" voting option? :ursofunny

Originally Posted by 1399 (Post 528465)

I vote none of the above!

Where is the "brother" option?

Originally Posted by Falla39 (Post 528384)

Don't let that beard fool ya! Bro. Rico's a big ole conservative
teddy bear who loves God, his wife and his kids! Right, Bro. Rico!!!

Blessings,

Falla39

Originally Posted by Falla39 (Post 528793)

Bump for Bro. Rico!!

Originally Posted by Rico (Post 527868)

Gang, this should be a lot of fun. I was thinking yesterday about labels, and how hard we try to pin either a liberal, moderate, conservative, etc., label on each other, depending on our beliefs. I thought it might be fun, since I don't feel as if I fit under any of these categories, to start a poll where y'all can decide what category I would fall into. Here's is a list of some of my beliefs:


Salvation:I believe a person must be convicted of their sin, repent, be water baptized in Jesus name, and filled with the Holy Ghost (evidenced by speaking in tongues) to be a member of God's Church an on their way to Heaven. I consider this to be a conservative belief. 1 point

Holiness:I believe God's children partake of Christ's holiness through their faith. Good works accompany true faith. By good works I mean loving your neighbor, feeding the poor, taking care of widows, visiting those in prison. This isn't a complete list, but it's to give you an idea of what I consider to be good works. I consider this to be a moderate belief. 1 point

Standards:I believe the Bible teaches modesty in dress and behavior. I believe personal conviction needs to be what defines modesty and good behavior, unless specifically defined in scripture. I consider this to be a liberal belief. 1 point

TV, Internet, Radio:I believe in using wisdom when choosing programs watched on TV, sites visited on the internet, and music listened to on the radio. I also believe in using these forms of media in spreading the Gospel to the masses.I consider this to be a liberal belief. 1 point

End Time Propehcy:I believe all prophecy regarding end time events will be fulfilled, before the second coming of Christ. I consider this to be a moderate belief. 1 point

Pagan Holidays:I do not celebrate Christmas or Easter. I do, however, observe some secular holidays, such as New Year, July 4th., and Thanksgiving.I consider this to be an ultra-conservative belief. 2 points

Communion:I believe in observing foot washing and communion. I have no real preference between wine and grape juice. However, I will say I believe the first communion was celebrated using wine. I consider this to be a conservative belief. 1 point


Did I leave any of the things we argue over out? :D So, it's up to you guys to vote. Where does Rico fit in the ultra lib, lib, mod, con, ultra-con spectrum? This poll will be private, so don't worry about hurting my feelings. I won't know who votes what and your votes aren't likely to change my beliefs anyway. Have fun. :D

Originally Posted by Ferd (Post 528834)

Rico, if I am out of line, tell me and I will delete my question here but I have to ask, do you currently attend a church?

Originally Posted by Rico (Post 528840)

Your question is not out of line at all. Other than the home meeting thing, and the online preaching I listen to every now and then, no, I don't belong to a church. I am willing to belong to one, but haven't found one I felt the Lord was saying I needed to join. The last church I was a member of is the one Brother Flemming had in Dale. It's been shut down now for about a year and a half.

Originally Posted by Ferd (Post 528849)

Home meeting? consistant? is this for your family only?

my point here is you cant be a conservitive and not have a church home....


just my thoughts. You might be undefinable!

Originally Posted by Rico (Post 528899)

We've only had one home meeting with the other family so far. My wife and I talked about this last night, and we've decided to make it a weekly thing we do, whether we can meet with the other family or not. The only difference will be that, with the other family, we will stay on course with the Bible study we started on and our family only meetings will be more like expanded family devotionals, if that makes sense.

I am really trying to avoid the whole becoming a preacher thing, in case you can't tell. lol I tried that and living in a glass house didn't suit me well. I have, however, been trying to figure out a way to get into the local jail, if possible. They generally require some sort of official sanction from a religious org. before they will let you in. The ALJC offers a chaplain certification program, but I don't really know exactly how I feel about the whole thing, to be honest with you. I am still trying to get some things worked out in my head and heart over the prison ministry thing.

So, in a nutshell, I am kinda tip toeing around some issues. I definitely feel the home meetings is something the Lord wants for us to do, and I feel led to go back into prison ministry, but I am having problems embracing it. Pray for me that I will know the will of God in these matters.

Originally Posted by Rico (Post 528899)

We've only had one home meeting with the other family so far. My wife and I talked about this last night, and we've decided to make it a weekly thing we do, whether we can meet with the other family or not. The only difference will be that, with the other family, we will stay on course with the Bible study we started on and our family only meetings will be more like expanded family devotionals, if that makes sense.

I am really trying to avoid the whole becoming a preacher thing, in case you can't tell. lol I tried that and living in a glass house didn't suit me well. I have, however, been trying to figure out a way to get into the local jail, if possible. They generally require some sort of official sanction from a religious org. before they will let you in. The ALJC offers a chaplain certification program, but I don't really know exactly how I feel about the whole thing, to be honest with you. I am still trying to get some things worked out in my head and heart over the prison ministry thing.

So, in a nutshell, I am kinda tip toeing around some issues. I definitely feel the home meetings is something the Lord wants for us to do, and I feel led to go back into prison ministry, but I am having problems embracing it. Pray for me that I will know the will of God in these matters.

Originally Posted by Baron1710 (Post 528922)

Hmmm I could offer a few suggestions. :evilglee

Originally Posted by Rico (Post 529092)

Gang, I figured it out. I am a free agent, not bound by any one group's beliefs. A true independent. I think I like it! I'm a free agent! SWEET! :)

Originally Posted by 1Corinth2v4 (Post 529105)

You are bound to the group which feels they're free from any group, not realizing they also are group.

In reality, you're not a free agent.

Originally Posted by Baron1710 (Post 528922)

Hmmm I could offer a few suggestions. :evilglee

Originally Posted by Falla39 (Post 528384)

Don't let that beard fool ya! Bro. Rico's a big ole conservative
teddy bear who loves God, his wife and his kids! Right, Bro. Rico!!!

Blessings,

Falla39

Originally Posted by Falla39 (Post 529423)

Bro. Rico,

What about the bolded part. I don't believe you responded to
that part!