The other 33 rules for UPC preachers -In the interest of being fair and balanced...

[pelathais]

Originally Posted by philjones

You left off the one that any minister who is put out under question for ANY sexual sin can NEVER NEVER NEVER be licensed by the UPCI no matter how bad he wants to be and no matter the circumstances surrounding the situation.

That's the one rule that the UPC should trumpet. I know it's controversial and I believe in redemption and second chances. But I also feel good about having a line drawn that no should step over.

Originally Posted by pelathais

That's the one rule that the UPC should trumpet. I know it's controversial and I believe in redemption and second chances. But I also feel good about having a line drawn that no should step over.

What about the adendum I added? Should pornography viewing be considered fornication? If so, should it disqualify the viewer forever from holding a license with the UPC?

I have always believed fornication is fornication and it should be handled just like a single man that has premarital relations... except if the preacher is married it should be treated more harshly when he gets caught up in porn.

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

Originally Posted by philjones

What about the adendum I added? Should pornography viewing be considered fornication? If so, should it disqualify the viewer forever from holding a license with the UPC?

I have always believed fornication is fornication and it should be handled just like a single man that has premarital relations... except if the preacher is married it should be treated more harshly when he gets caught up in porn.

Stop hijacking the thread!



This is a different thread subject for sure.

"Fidelity and Porn Viewing. "

[pelathais]

Originally Posted by philjones

What about the adendum I added? Should pornography viewing be considered fornication? If so, should it disqualify the viewer forever from holding a license with the UPC?

I have always believed fornication is fornication and it should be handled just like a single man that has premarital relations... except if the preacher is married it should be treated more harshly when he gets caught up in porn.

You type too fast! I was looking up the word "adendum" and missed what you had added...

Your point is good: in the spiritual realm- but I don't think I would want to live in a world where the "pornography = adultery" equation could be enforced. You're dealing with the minds and thoughts of men- that's not a place where judgements can be easily made.