Discrepancy in Church Practice

[donfriesen1]

Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa

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Dom said in this reply: "Actually, Apostolic Organizations, vary from group to group. As do most denominations. Yet, when we are referring to the United Pentecostal Church it is an organization of licensed ministers. Who have full autonomy over their congregations. Hence you may travel across the world going from UPC to UPC congregation and find some minor to major differences. Please keep in mind that the group came together to agree to disagree. A good book to read is "United We Stand" by Arthur L. Clanton."

Thx, Dom. Good info.

This fits quite well with my words, when I had said that the Org has already determined to accept both the ulv and the vv. If they accept two head covering views, then what should prevent the acceptance of a third - the iv?

This may also put forth the thought that they who had put forward this way of acceptance of multiple views, did so as their response to Ro14. Does Clanton say anything about the reason to accept multiple head covering views, or about Ro14?

I contend that the reason that Paul writes Ro14 is to diminish the tendency of human nature to adamantly stand for what they believe, even in small things, causing division. To lessen the potential divisions over small things (which can't be proven with certainty one way or another anyway) Paul says to accept those who strive for small unproveable things, in order to better the unity surrounding the important things (which are able to be seen as approved by all). Acceptance of minor points maintains unity on major points. Acceptance of minor differences makes the Kingdom stronger.

But Dom, while you appear to be hell-bent to smack down anything I have said in the Ro14 thread, here you are putting forward evidence that agrees with my assertions. Did you hit your head on something today, causing dizziness before posting this? What brings forth this unusual agreeableness? Is this a Christmas present from you?

Merry Christmas to you and your family!