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Originally Posted by houston
What attitude? I am mild compared to what I have encountered from your side of the fence. And I know that many on my side of the fence have allowed the cancer of bitterness to destroy their lives. And I know that many on this side are rude and mean in their approach. There is no disputing that. I do not havd an attitude against MY elders. I do not have elders at the moment. I wish all of God's best to those who remain at the church where I started and harbor no bitterness toward them whatsoever.I do understand that not very many can or will take the path that I have taken. From my side of this, it gets frustrating to the umpteenth degree. I can't/don't express my views with the church. I don't want to offend or hurt anyone, and it leaves me with the feeling of being bound. Hands tied, mouth taped. This forum is my only outlet.
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Two things...
1. I appreciate your honesty here...
2. I don't have a fence... I love everybody....I disagree with those who have left what they once were... but I don't love them any less...
Actually 3 things...
Your point is what we have been saying about Apostolic Friends Forum...
It is or has been a place where you can be honest and I use that word because it is your feelings about what you think is right... but also in being honest it is where folks have voiced their opinions about leadership, about Apostolic Doctrine, and about Standards...and usually it has been to the anti-side of it... then there were those who were so bitterly dogmatic to almost a maniacal point that it wasn't worth the time to come here and defend a conservative lifestyle any longer...
I am sorry about your frustration... the Best I can do is too pray for you my friend...
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