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Originally Posted by philjones
Guy,
Would you agree that this article, with or without the resolution, empowers the DB to go on witch hunts? The term "under question" is EXTREMELY vague and the DB could meet and say OK... we are going to put all men who go out over resolution 4 under question. This would then preclude a licensed minister from preaching for them or them preaching for a UPC pastor. The ambiguity of the article is, in my opinion, dangerous.
BTW, I have seen a particular district use the article/bylaw to shut men out and move them on down the road.
DS and DBs are subject to collusion and corruption like any other political body!
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It's possible for any piece of legislation to be abused.
However this does not refer to men who leave the organization over theology either to the left or the right. if you will note it refers specifically to "conduct".
Hypothetically it is possible to commit adultry, be accused, have witnesses, charges be laid before the district, drop your card and stop any investigation dead in its tracks before being found guilty and dropped for immorality. That is the kind of situation this particular clause is designed for.
Could it be misused? Absolutely.
I stated what I would do if placed under question frivolously. I would deal with it and make them put up or shut up. If it had gone too far I would demand an apology be published in the local newspaper.
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