Another Anti-Pentecostalism Website

[dizzyde]

Originally Posted by nathan_slatter

When you feel free yet have the need to hate on where you came from (or where others have went) - I wonder, if that from which you are freed cause you angst, are you really free? I used to be like that (still fight it occasionally) but when I realized that "it" still controlled everything I did (or didn't do) along came the comprehension that I wasn't free at all, just another form of bondage.

It matters not whether one is "ultra-con" or "liberal" if one still worries about what to do (or not to do) that is listed out and lived by others (or ourselves) then we are still legalistic because we are still ticking off the check boxes. Some check them with a "They can do", others check 'em with a "They can't do".

This is an incredible post, THANK YOU!!!

This is what has troubled me for so long, I have very close friends and relatives who have left "legalism" and I have seen such incredible bitterness and ugliness out of them, and I have seen the same spirit from most of the "ultra-cons" that I know.

Meanwhile, I am very much what I consider "on-the-fence" about a lot of things, and I am looking at both sides of the coin and it is truly heartbreaking. I don't feel compelled or drawn to that mindset, and IMO, both sides are equally wrong. For what that is worth.

[Jack Shephard]

Originally Posted by nathan_slatter

I was bitter at first but now I'm better...

I honestly was not bitter and never have been. I will honestly say that I did not feel cheated either. I felt remorse for having been so harsh and judgemental towards people. But I am thankful for my past. Because without my past I would have no future. My past has taught me about the HG, but not taught me everything. I am glad from where I came and excited about where I am going.

On another note did anyone look at the captions on the shirts from that site? Some are not nice, but the 'where do you keep the anointing oil' one is cute, but not offensive.

[mizpeh]

Originally Posted by Baron1710

Yes, but not a rejection of Pentecost.

Have you read the opening article by the creator of the site? They reject speaking in tongues....the Pentecostal experience.

[Pragmatist]

I read through a few of their "myths". Some of them are scare tactics, but they seem to not believe that anything can happen supernaturally. Too bad for them. I'm so glad that my God still works miracles.

[StMark]

Originally Posted by StMark

I'd like you to point out to me where i have wanted to talk about Xpentecostal forums a lot



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**BUMP FOR RENDA>>>>AGAIN!**

[The Mrs]

Originally Posted by Old Paths

I thought there were enough around here for this place to ALMOST, I SAID ALMOST qualify.

And then you come along and keep us all whipped into shape!

Good to you see you around these parts OP! Miss ya when you're so quiet!

[Old Paths]

Originally Posted by The Mrs

And then you come along and keep us all whipped into shape!

Good to you see you around these parts OP! Miss ya when you're so quiet!

Why Thank You.

I was afraid my labor was in vain.



Hee heeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[StMark]

Originally Posted by Old Paths

Why Thank You.

I was afraid my labor was in vain.



Hee heeeeeeeeeeeeeee

This place needs some old timers around BADLY
when St Mark is considered an ultra con you
know AFF is in bad shape just kidding!

[Old Paths]

Originally Posted by StMark

This place needs some old timers around BADLY
when St Mark is considered an ultra con you
know AFF is in bad shape just kidding!

It's like standing in the rain, you can only "enjoy" so much.

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by Old Paths

It's like standing in the rain, you can only "enjoy" so much.

There is a thought!