An Apology

[seekerman]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

Because he wants to prove that there are people here (namely Bro. Epley) who fellowship with people who espouse that doctrine, and thereby endorse/approve of it in practice, making them as evil as the people who believe it. (TIC)

It's an extended attempt to malign Bro. Epley's character by proving that he fellowships with evil people. Or at least, that's how its coming across to me.

This is about the hypocrisy and denial and evasion of not only epley, but of others on the forum.

Being aware of what someone believes and not crushing them for it isn't the same as turning a blind eye to it.

LOL. You're speaking about "not crushing" on this forum? Where those ultracons attempt to 'crush' anyone do dare disagree with them? 'All trinitarians are going to hell' is a statement of tolerance?

Watch those who 'crush' here on the forum. Aren't they they ultracons?

If I was aware that one of my friends held this view, I may occasionally discuss it with them, but I wouldn't treat them like they were evil people. If, however, they chose to let their child accelerate toward death and seek no treatment, I wouldn't hesitate to call DHS and report them for neglect and/or child endangerment. That isn't turning a blind eye.

I see you've never dealt with those in those kinds of 'apostolic' churches so you don't know the cult-like environment and control those preachers have over the people. In some, no major decision is made, such as buying a car, buying a house, ect, without first consulting the pastor. If the pastor isn't consulted, everyone looks at that member as rebellious, as not submitting to the authority of the pastor.

You don't know what you're talking about if you've never dealt with those religious spirits that are so prevalent in those churches. They are strong and deep and perverted.

Fortunately, in my 37 years of being in the Apostolic church, I have NEVER been presented with that situation. Amazing, since we fellowshiped with quite a few conservative independents when I was growing up--including the former pastor and people from Racine, MO, where Bro. Epley pastors now.

Fortunately, in my 40 years in oneness pentecostalism, I never attended such a church either. But I knew about them and still know about them.

The only real situation I know of is the one that involved my own Dad, which I've already recounted on this thread. My Grandfather did the right thing, and my Dad was flexible enough to reverse his views, although I think it still troubled him that his faith wasn't "enough."

Yes, I thank you for sharing that, not for condemnation but as an example of how God can deliver from such practices.