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Originally Posted by Pneuman
I think you are talking about me Praxeas. I think what you said is partially true. I can see how somebody who is still an adherent could see my initial comments as "bashing." But really, the term bashing is extremely subjective and is directly related to the feeling one gets from the dialog. Another person may see it as freeing, or for somebody like myself who has been "delivered" from the UPC (yes I said delivered) as a confirmation even. Offense is most often about the hearer. Like Jesus said in His discourse on Mt. Olivet, "and many shall be offended" .... notice he did not say and many shall offend. I have no ill will toward the UPC! Many of the people up here have treated us horribly for leaving "the fold" and they will be judged by the one who is righteous to judge ... I pray that they repent of their lies and hatred. On the otehr hand, I have good friends who are faithful to the UPC and her doctrines with whom I am good friends and even though we don't hold exactly the same position on many things, we are solid on the salvation message. I don't know where it because taboo to disagree with the requirement that disfellowhip is the only alternative for those who differ from the party line, but so it is.
Anyway, you will no doubt see this as bashing as well. Be at peace my brother! ( Psalm 119:165). |
The part in bold relates to me as well. I was born and raised in the UPC. I left the organization almost a decade ago, though there are still UPC churches I fellowship with and Pastors, Evangelists and others in the org whom I love and respect. Unfortunately, there are a few ministers and others who treated me badly, lied and said all kinds of junk.
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