Sad Observation of Threads: LET'S CHANGE DIRECTION!

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

Originally Posted by CC1

Steadfast,

I usually just refer to Newman as "your majesty" and that seems to work fine!!!!

Do I need to change the post above yours?

Originally Posted by CC1

Steadfast,

I usually just refer to Newman as "your majesty" and that seems to work fine!!!!

I explained myself to her and I hope she accepted that. I will use 'your majesty' if necessary. I just want to be a blessing!

[Newman]

Originally Posted by CC1

Steadfast,

I usually just refer to Newman as "your majesty" and that seems to work fine!!!!

Yes, and don't forget to send tribute!

[CC1]

Originally Posted by Newman

Yes, and don't forget to send tribute!

LOL!!!

[Rico]

Y'all need to quit yer belly aching. Lose a few arguments here and there and all you wanna do is cry foul. Buncha babies! Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! Start your own threads if you aren't happy with what's available right now!

[Rhoni]

Originally Posted by Steadfast

I know everyone's opening page will be different depending on how long it's been since they logged on but today I made a sad observation... on the front page when I logged on I found that 8 of the front 25 threads were either slamming the UPC or being used to disregard traditional Apostolic views of righteousness.

I find that incredibly sad. We have a good forum with a grand array of distinct views but, as much as I hate to say it, some of it is more antiApostolic than Apostolic.

Let's change direction! How about some real threads of substance besides the grande old 'bread and butter' "I went to a UPC Church and met Count Dracula!" / "How to whack your hair off in 36 simple steps and still feel good about it" / "Will shacking up with someone in an act of Adultery really send you to Hell if you repent daily?" type of stuff.

GOOD GRIEF!

(Where's Charlie Brown when you need him?!? He says "GOOD GRIEF" so much better than I do.)

If you would stop all the threads about "standards" then everyone would lay off the UPC.

Let's talk about something else...like the W of G.

[Scott Hutchinson]

How about some threads that lift up Jesus Christ and glorify His Saving Name ?

[Newman]

Got to run!

[chaotic_resolve]

Originally Posted by Thumper

I can't stand all this negativity about the UPC either. Thats why I rarely post anymore.

Originally Posted by Steadfast

Seems to be a trend doesn't it...

Doesn't bother me. I know there's good and bad with every organization. Recently I've come across more bad than good in relation to my once-beloved organization.

I'd list them, but I'd be marked with an infraction for tearing down the ministry. *grin*

To be fair, I've also seen good in a few ministers who are licensed with the organization. I've made friends of ministers who are UPC and non-denominational, both liberal and conservative.

So it doesn't bother me to see threads questioning certain things about the organization:

The hypocrisy of allowing internet ministries, but not allowing television ads;

The extremes in dress standards that go beyond practical Biblical standards; and

The stupidity of yanking license over a pastor owning a television, but allowing a pastor who could be a certified psychological liar to continue holding both a district position and remain an ordained minister in good standing.

See, I regard the UPC as family. And as such, I feel it's my right to be able to question it when it makes mistakes. I'll also be there to help celebrate in its moments of greatness.

Grow some skin. Learn that the UPC isn't a perfect organization as long as it's run by men and women. It's one of the best oneness organizations, but it's not perfect. Far from it.

JMO

[Nahum]

OMG, this is gonna get ugly.