I believe that five or six years ago, Apostolics were new to open discussion on forums and the different segments were more tolerant and enjoyed the banter back and forth.
Over time, the conservative segment became less tolerant of questioning of things they hold dear. After hearing the same arguments over and over and over again, they retreated back to just surrounding themselves with folks of like faith (standards).
I have found it nearly impossible to get an Ultra-Con to communicate as if we are all on equal spiritual footing. (Sis. Alvear and a few others are the exception) They simply feel that they are spiritually superior.
Jimmy Yohe himself couldn't have prevented the natural separation of the differing segments of the Apostolic faith. It appears that the dream has almost died!
I believe that five or six years ago, Apostolics were new to open discussion on forums and the different segments were more tolerant and enjoyed the banter back and forth.
Over time, the conservative segment became less tolerant of questioning of things they hold dear. After hearing the same arguments over and over and over again, they retreated back to just surrounding themselves with folks of like faith (standards).
I have found it nearly impossible to get an Ultra-Con to communicate as if we are all on equal spiritual footing. (Sis. Alvear and a few others are the exception) They simply feel that they are spiritually superior.
Jimmy Yohe himself couldn't have prevented the natural separation of the differing segments of the Apostolic faith. It appears that the dream has almost died!
I agree with this somewhat. People being people and everyone thinking they are right.
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If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8 KJV
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 3:2 KJV
I agree with this somewhat. People being people and everyone thinking they are right.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with someone thinking they are right. That is what opinions are. The problem arises when someone says that you're going to hell because your opinion is not my opinion and my opinion just happens to be THE bible opinion because I say it does!
Spiritual "Jihadists" abound in almost every denomination. I think it's akin to what is called "Manifest Destiny." The term was coined by John O'Sullivan in about 1845 to describe the U.S's expansion into the West. It also became the "doctrine" of expansion overseas as well. Once a person or a group embraces "Manifest Destiny" as their mantra, either expressed or implied, no holds are barred in furthering their cause, seeing themselves as the "Sword of God."
It is the thinking behind all the holy wars, which sadly, haven't ceased in our day.
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"Those who go after the "Sauls" among us often slay the Davids among us." Gene Edwards
I'm sure there are some things he would do differently, but even FCF would have morphed after a while. Forums seem to do that.
And no matter how they morph, some folks are not going to be comfortable with what it morphs into. Such is life. Change is inevitable....misery is optional!
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"Those who go after the "Sauls" among us often slay the Davids among us." Gene Edwards
And no matter how they morph, some folks are not going to be comfortable with what it morphs into. Such is life. Change is inevitable....misery is optional!
Yepper!
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Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt the people doing it. ~Chinese Proverb
When I was young and clever, I wanted to change the world. Now that I am older and wiser, I strive to change myself. ~
There is absolutely nothing wrong with someone thinking they are right. That is what opinions are. The problem arises when someone says that you're going to hell because your opinion is not my opinion and my opinion just happens to be THE bible opinion because I say it does!
Spiritual "Jihadists" abound in almost every denomination. I think it's akin to what is called "Manifest Destiny." The term was coined by John O'Sullivan in about 1845 to describe the U.S's expansion into the West. It also became the "doctrine" of expansion overseas as well. Once a person or a group embraces "Manifest Destiny" as their mantra, either expressed or implied, no holds are barred in furthering their cause, seeing themselves as the "Sword of God."
It is the thinking behind all the holy wars, which sadly, haven't ceased in our day.
But when you HAVE to be right all the time, something is very wrong. I have had opinions changed because I read or listen. Not my belief's, just opinions.
I think some think if they agree with the other side about anything, it changes their belief system. And I guess that is scary to them.
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If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8 KJV
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 3:2 KJV
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