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[scotty]

Originally Posted by Jim H

Only if you agree with their specific understanding of a particular scripture. I found that posts by some specific people who actually contributed intelligent, berean points of view were often shouted down, edited by admin or deleted altogether, while another character over there (I think his name was Ryder, or something like that), who was a blatant judaizer, were allowed to devolve to the point where the conclusion was that we should reinstate the dietary laws of the Mosaic code.

When Doug J ran the forum, there was a great deal more openness to differing views. Since Jim L took over though, there was a marked change in administration... a much more heavy-handed approach to topics that challenged the status quo. I had never before seen so many locked and deleted threads ANYWHERE. It really is not a discussion forum. It's an affirmation forum - no real discussion. Very oppressive, IMO.

I should qualify, though, that I have not even lurked there in a few years, so things may have changed. I would be surprised, though.

Actually Bro. Doug J is still head Admin and is over Bro. Jim. Also I would note that Bro. Jim has been open to certain discussion that he has been directed to close.

But just like here and every other forum, it has evolved over the past year and is a little less "heavy handed" as you say.

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Originally Posted by scotty

Actually Bro. Doug J is still head Admin and is over Bro. Jim. Also I would note that Bro. Jim has been open to certain discussion that he has been directed to close.

But just like here and every other forum, it has evolved over the past year and is a little less "heavy handed" as you say.

That's good news! Maybe I'll lurk and see what's going on sometime. Since I'm not a member of a UPCI church, I would not be eligible for membership.

Let me also say that I can't say I didn't learn anything in my time there. Doug was a good friend and mentor to me at times (whether he knew it or not). Is Pastor Crawford still around? I heard he was in poor health.

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Jim H

That's good news! Maybe I'll lurk and see what's going on sometime. Since I'm not a member of a UPCI church, I would not be eligible for membership.

Let me also say that I can't say I didn't learn anything in my time there. Doug was a good friend and mentor to me at times (whether he knew it or not). Is Pastor Crawford still around? I heard he was in poor health.

Yes Bro. Crawford is still there. You do not have to be a member of a UPC church to join. We have many members from Independant Apostolic churches and others. One of our most active posters is not UPC. (and he has facial hair ) lol