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[Miss Scarlett]

Originally Posted by FlamingZword

The GNC forum begun to die when the Ultra conservatives took over and they started killing it.

The Ultra con hate any questioning or debate, they are closed minded.

They expect the people to check their brain at the door, sit in a pew, pay tithes and just say Amen; anything beyond that they hate with a passion.

And since you are so critical of Conservatives, the ultra liberal hate is what I noticed more. Y'all were so critical of us, for believing in and sticking to a standard of Holiness, which was our choice to make. I think it was mostly a conservative forum before the some became more liberal.

[Reader]

Originally Posted by AR Pastor

I don't understand why there are those here who aren't Apostolic. I can understand those who may differ on some things, but not the basics

While there is more than one reason, you would need to go back to Faithchild Forum, which the late Jim Yohe of the UPC initiated. AFF came about after that folded along with two (or more) other forums.

Yohe allowed all to participate and would feature monthly articles on various subjects and allowed for differing views. Many got to know one another way back then and have continued here, despite differences.

In addition, the rules allow for non-apostolics to join in.

[FlamingZword]

Originally Posted by Miss Scarlett

And since you are so critical of Conservatives, the ultra liberal hate is what I noticed more. Y'all were so critical of us, for believing in and sticking to a standard of Holiness, which was our choice to make. I think it was mostly a conservative forum before the some became more liberal.

Standard of Holiness?
Actually man made rules that are nowhere in the Bible, but hey that is your choice.

We preach the Bible and only the Bible without extra man made rules, where is the hate in that? That is what we are sticking to.

we refuse to add to the word of God, that is why the ultra con are so critical of us.

Actually God himself prohibited adding to his word, but I guess the Ultra con know better than God.

[AR Pastor]

Originally Posted by Miss Scarlett

And since you are so critical of Conservatives, the ultra liberal hate is what I noticed more. Y'all were so critical of us, for believing in and sticking to a standard of Holiness, which was our choice to make. I think it was mostly a conservative forum before the some became more liberal.

[Praxeas]

Originally Posted by jfrog

That's probably because the "Apostolic Friends" name invites all kinds of people. If the name was something a little more clear like UPCLovers then you probably wouldn't find as much dissent here.

I think they must be confused...it says FRIENDS not ENEMIES

BTW Dissent is ok. Doing it constantly on a board supposed to be Apostolic and Friends get's old. Doing it with an attitude is worse.

[Praxeas]

Originally Posted by kclee4jc

Was reading over the "forum rules" yesterday. While there certainly may be some here that are Apostolic, I don't think the forum in general is what it presents itself as in its rules and name.

On a side note...I wish there was a truly Apostolic forum where Apostolic Christians fellowshipped and had good discussions, rather than sitting around hating on what is truly APostolic.

Not me. The problem is many of us Apostolics would be unwelcome because we don't agree with someone's standard

[Praxeas]

Originally Posted by Disciple4life

What about

Apostolic Friends and their Friends Forum.

Or..ApostolicFriendsAndEnemies

[FlamingZword]

Originally Posted by Praxeas

Not me. The problem is many of us Apostolics would be unwelcome because we don't agree with someone's standard

I am not sent by God to preach standards.
The Bible says "Preach the word" I am commanded to preach the Bible, the word of God not some standards that are nowhere found in the Bible. why should I waste my time preaching something that is not in the word of God?

The Bible says "Don't add to his words, or he will rebuke you, and you will be shown to be a liar." I guess the ultra con have not read that scripture or the next one "in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men"

[n david]

Apostolic Frenemies,

[FlamingZword]

Originally Posted by n david

Apostolic Frenemies,

I am a true Apostolic, but to the Ultra con I am not even saved or a Christian, because I do not teach or believe their man-made standards nonsense.

To them I am become their enemy, because I tell them the truth. (Galatians 4:16) so yes to the ultra con I am a sort of Frenemy.

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth (Romans 1:16)

Did not Paul rebuked Pater for going along with the Pharisees that were in the church, out of fear?
Peter did not believe the Pharisees ideas, but out of fear he was going along.

Paul was not going to be quiet out of a sense of keeping the peace and getting along, he fought those who wanted to add extra rules to the salvation of the believers and I am quite sure he would fight the modern Pharisees of today who want to add extra rules of salvation to the believers.

Paul would have none of that nonsense. he withstood the Pharisees in the church and for that he was reviled. so go ahead and revile me, I am in good company with Paul.