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Hoovie 07-31-2008 11:56 AM

Do Liberals Incite a Negative Response in You?
 
Yes, this is about standards.... you can leave if you have had your fill.

I have observed some conservatives are very uncomfortable with Christians (or even non-Christians for that matter) who are more liberated than they are themselves.

As a conservative:

1. Do you feel anger or a rightous indignation when around those with a more liberal lifestyle?

2. Do you feel extremely distracted or irritated when a women in slacks and earrings, or a man in shorts
worships God with you at church?

3. Do you feel it is your duty to tell other other Christians they are wrong and you are right in lifestyle?

4. Are you content to show your more conservative lifestyle as appealing, or do you feel compelled to inform them they are mislead?

Disclaimer: Concerning dress and adornment my family and I live quite conservatively - even by UPC standards. My wife and children have long hair (even uncut) and they do wear skirts rather than pants. We wear very little jewelry and my own ears aren't pierced etc... But we do not look down on others - niether in word or practice. We have had many discussions in our community about our modest dress (partly due to the TV show we were part of) but never with the attitude of superiority because of our choices.

Cindy 07-31-2008 12:00 PM

Re: Do Liberated Christians Incite Anger in You?
 
No.

Mrs. LPW 07-31-2008 12:00 PM

Re: Do Liberated Christians Incite Anger in You?
 
No
No
No
Not sure I understand the question.

1Corinth2v4 07-31-2008 12:03 PM

Re: Do Liberated Christians Incite Anger in You?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover (Post 552206)
Yes, this is about standards.... you can leave if you have had your fill.

I have observed some conservatives are very uncomfortable with Christians (or even non-Christians for that matter) who are more liberated than they are themselves.

As a conservative:

1. Do you feel anger or a rightous indignation when around those with a more liberal lifestyle?

2. Do you feel extremely distracted or irritated when a women in slacks and earrings, or a man in shorts
worships God with you at church?

3. Do you feel it is your duty to tell other other Christians they are wrong and you are right in lifestyle?

4. Are you content to show your more conservative lifestyle as appealing?

Disclaimer: Concerning dress and adornment my family and I live quite conservatively - even by UPC standards. My wife and children have long hair (even uncut) and they do wear skirts rather than pants. We wear very little jewelry and my own ears aren't pierced etc... But we do not look down on others - niether in word or practice. We have had many discussions in our community about our modest dress (partly due to the TV show we were part of) but never with the attitude of superiority because of our choices.


They've been liberated from their walk with God.
Do I become irate with their decision, no, it's their choice.

Hoovie 07-31-2008 12:05 PM

Re: Do Liberated Christians Incite Anger in You?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrs. LPW (Post 552211)
No
No
No
Not sure I understand the question.

Sorry, I now added to that question.

Also, I did change the thread title - if that helps.

I am really asking if you are uncomfortable with those of a more liberal persuasion (concerning dress) - and if so, to what degree?

Hoovie 07-31-2008 12:06 PM

Re: Do Liberated Christians Incite Anger in You?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 1Corinth2v4 (Post 552212)
They've been liberated from their walk with God. Do I become irate with their decision, no, it's their choice.

Thank You.
This is the kind of honesty I am looking for.

Pro31:28 07-31-2008 12:09 PM

Re: Do Liberals Incite a Negative Response in You?
 
Nope, oh wait I have been liberated... to a closer walk with God.
It's not about the outside... it's the heart! So yes I would be considered a liberal, But I am closer to God now than I have ever been, by realizing that for me, There is nothing I can do to earn favor other than live in His light.

Timmy 07-31-2008 12:11 PM

Re: Do Liberals Incite a Negative Response in You?
 
1. :toofunny

2. :toofunny

3. :toofunny

4. :toofunny

Hoovie 07-31-2008 12:13 PM

Re: Do Liberals Incite a Negative Response in You?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Pro31:28 (Post 552219)
Nope, oh wait I have been liberated... to a closer walk with God.
It's not about the outside... it's the heart! So yes I would be considered a liberal, But I am closer to God now than I have ever been, by realizing that for me, There is nothing I can do to earn favor other than live in His light.

OK then.

I failed to mention, I am really wanting these answers from those in the moderate to conservative camp (as far as their daily practice).

You liberals can post if you like, but the questions really will not apply to you.

thanks!

Pro31:28 07-31-2008 12:19 PM

Re: Do Liberals Incite a Negative Response in You?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover (Post 552223)
OK then.

I failed to mention, I am really wanting these answers from those in the moderate to conservative camp (as far as their daily practice).

You liberals can post if you like, but the questions really will not apply to you.

thanks!

:club OUCH!


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