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Re: Pastor forced to leave by cops @Tulsa Meeting
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Originally Posted by RevBuddy
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I honestly think it's a combination of both. Although I may personally feel that their convictions are misguided, I'm sure they don't. I'm not sure the ratio, but I'd have a hard time saying this is purely, 100% about politics.
However, I do remember in 1992 when the shoe was on the other foot, and several left the UPC in protest over the affirmation statement, they were considered backslidden and there wasn't nearly as much leniency granted them for leaving over THEIR personal convictions.
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