Why are UPC church's so sectarian?

Originally Posted by Consapostolic1

Fear of influence from those of lesser standards.

What exactly does "lesser standards" mean. Are you talking about clothes???, TV or going bowling???

[deltaguitar]

Originally Posted by crazyhomie

If there is so much truth in UPC, then why are folks so threatened by others who do not believe the same. Truthfully, most married couples don't agree on everything, some republican and democrat, but still live in the same house. Why is it that UPC pastors discourage their saints to fellowship even with others who are more liberal than they are? My brother wants to know.

Because sooner or later you are going to have to admit that the other group is destined for hell and when this happens you will probably lose out on their friendship anyway.

So the pastor in all his wisdom is just saving a lot of trouble, heartache, and wasted time.

Oh also the pulpit is a sacred place and you should never let Trinitarians stand where the "true" word is preached.

Oh yeah and you might actually find out that they really don't believe in three Gods. :sshhh

[StillStanding]

Originally Posted by Consapostolic1

Fear of influence from those of lesser standards.

ding! ding! ding! We have a winner!

In one word: FEAR!

[Theresa]

FEAR - with a hint of ignorance

plain and simple

b/c those that understand the differences can and DO associate outside their own ranks.

[Theresa]

Originally Posted by Pianoman

ding! ding! ding! We have a winner!

In one word: FEAR!

get outta my head

Originally Posted by deltaguitar

Because sooner or later you are going to have to admit that the other group is destined for hell and when this happens you will probably lose out on their friendship anyway.

So the pastor in all his wisdom is just saving a lot of trouble, heartache, and wasted time.

Oh also the pulpit is a sacred place and you should never let Trinitarians stand where the "true" word is preached.

Oh yeah and you might actually find out that they really don't believe in three Gods. :sshhh

Great answer! To bad your not a UPC preacher...and can actually vote. Just make sure you pay your tithes.

[deltaguitar]

Originally Posted by crazyhomie

Great answer! To bad your not a UPC preacher...and can actually vote. Just make sure you pay your tithes.

I am a guitar player. I buy all my own equipment and donate my talent to the church. That is tithes enough.



Oh, I can vote. I have heard that anyone can vote because they don't check!!

[Jack Shephard]

Originally Posted by crazyhomie

If there is so much truth in UPC, then why are folks so threatened by others who do not believe the same. Truthfully, most married couples don't agree on everything, some republican and democrat, but still live in the same house. Why is it that UPC pastors discourage their saints to fellowship even with others who are more liberal than they are? My brother wants to know.

Originally Posted by revrandy

Basic insecurity..

RevRandy is right. I feel it is another form of control. They, the pastors, may not fellowship the more liberal ones because of their elitism. Alot of preacher in this movement are of the mind 'if you do not agree with me then we can not fellowship' or the 'my conviction are greater why lower myself to that level'. It is crazy, but common. I remember in the ALJC most of the churches are similar so there is not as much competition. But I remember times that people didn't fellowship one another because of crazy things

[Sandra]

Originally Posted by deltaguitar

I am a guitar player. I buy all my own equipment and donate my talent to the church. That is tithes enough.



Oh, I can vote. I have heard that anyone can vote because they don't check!!

this is true, it is not very controlled.

[delta soundman]

Originally Posted by deltaguitar

I am a guitar player. I buy all my own equipment and donate my talent to the church. That is tithes enough.



Oh, I can vote. I have heard that anyone can vote because they don't check!!

A used car dealer once said "I've already donated all I'm going to give to this church." Is there anyway to actually give "enough" to God's work? Pay your tithes DG, might be the only thing that gets you in.