Why Do You Hang Around Here?

[StillStanding]

Originally Posted by StMark

But did you know that you are viewed by most
as a traitor ??? No, I'm being serious

Honestly, that doesn't bother me and I actually expect it! I'm not seeking approval, I'm just seeking friendship!

[StMark]

Originally Posted by Pianoman

Honestly, that doesn't bother me and I actually expect it! I'm not seeking approval, I'm just seeking friendship!

It doesn't bother you??? O yes it does!!! I don't believe that.

[StillStanding]

Originally Posted by StMark

It doesn't bother you??? O yes it does!!! I don't believe that.

Most of my conservative friends are smart enough to not tell me things like that to my face. I would get upset if they made a public spectacle of me.

It doesn't work that way, though. I know their beliefs, and the conclusion that those beliefs lead to. I have no problem with that! Seriously!

For instance, thoughts and conclusions come to my mind when I think about certain people. They would/could be shocked if I vocalized some of these opinions. They probably wonder in their mind if I heard the rumors about them, and what my opinion is! I will never bring these issues up because it could stir things up and end our friendship.

I value the friendship enough to "overlook" our differences.

[Ron]

Originally Posted by Pianoman

Most of my conservative friends are smart enough to not tell me things like that to my face. I would get upset if they made a public spectacle of me.

It doesn't work that way, though. I know their beliefs, and the conclusion that those beliefs lead to. I have no problem with that! Seriously!

For instance, thoughts and conclusions come to my mind when I think about certain people. They would/could be shocked if I vocalized some of these opinions. They probably wonder in their mind if I heard the rumors about them, and what my opinion is! I will never bring these issues up because it could stir things up and end our friendship.

I value the friendship enough to "overlook" our differences.

That says a lot doesn't it.
I have many friends, some more liberal, some more conservative, & most around the moderate end of the scale.
I respect them & they respect me even though we differ on things.

My friendship doesn't compromise what I believe.

[StMark]

Originally Posted by Ron

That says a lot doesn't it.
I have many friends, some more liberal, some more conservative, & most around the moderate end of the scale.
I respect them & they respect me even though we differ on things.

My friendship doesn't compromise what I believe.

Ron I'm glad you feel that way but I've had several UPCers
come down on me for having XUPC friends. I can't tell you
the looks and comments i've gotten over the years as if I
hung around people that had a disease

[Ron]

Originally Posted by StMark

Ron I'm glad you feel that way but I've had several UPCers
come down on me for having XUPC friends. I can't tell you
the looks and comments i've gotten over the years as if I
hung around people that had a disease

XUPCers are another thing.
If they (I am not saying everyone does this, just a select few) leave with a terrible attitude and/or tried to tear things up then I would not fellowship with them as being them who sow discord.

If they left for either they didn't want to live for God or they just do not find what they are seeking at a UPC Church but have a good attitude, then I will be friends with them.

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Ron

That says a lot doesn't it.
I have many friends, some more liberal, some more conservative, & most around the moderate end of the scale.
I respect them & they respect me even though we differ on things.

My friendship doesn't compromise what I believe.

That's the key. I respect others and hope they respect me.

Note: it wasn't me that pm'd Mark - - I'm use to his rants trying to rile up us former UPCer's