Is AFF Really Apostolic? Probably Not!

[Amanah]

Well the board title is "Apostolic Friends Forum"

Therefore if you are, were, may become Apostolic, or just like to poke fun at Apostolics, or want to save Apostolics from the error of their ways, here you be.

[Scott Hutchinson]

The main thing should be is AFF really Christian ?

[scotty]

Originally Posted by AreYouReady?

Hubby went to visit one of his own Apostolic Churches one Sunday morning. The visiting preacher, a well-known singer was preaching that "We got to get the lost sheep back into the fold". Perfect opportunity! Hubby went up to him after church and told him in a very humble way that if he wants to bring the lost sheep back into the church, he could tell him just how to do it. This Preacher did not give him the time of day.

Sorry. Actions speak louder than words.

Maybe he saw through his "humblness".

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Scott Hutchinson

The main thing should be is AFF really Christian ?

Oh its "christian". Christian being to "pursue the things of Christ".

[Digging4Truth]

Originally Posted by scotty

I believe the board itself is founded on Apostolic principles according to the Welcome Mat. I believe their are Apostolic members who post here.

I do not believe that the over all culture of the board is Apostolic. I do believe, after much reading through the archives, that it used to be.

JMO

True.

This has come to pass for several reasons... among which are the following.

1. AFF began to tolerate those who didn't think only a particular way. This was highly irritating for many of the conservatives who might be more accustomed to an atmosphere of my way or the highway.

2. Since we allowed these people to exist and speak even though they disagree this environment was simply too much for many of the conservatives who, again, are more accustomed to an atmosphere of my way or the highway. No one has to believe what these "others" believe... but it angers some that we still allow them to speak.

3. This caused a mass exodus of the conservatives which, in itself, became a self fulfilling prophecy that this board would go "liberal" or "charismatic" or any other list of buzz words that mark one as evil.

So... we made the grevious error letting people talk and stay around who didn't agree with strict apostolic thinking. This caused prophecies of doom and tellings of how this board would one day be a charasmatic board. Then when all the cons who are more accustomed to a my way or the highway mentality could take no more of these people being allowed to exist they fulfilled their own prophecy by bailing on the board and suddenly skewing what was, previously, a more balanced membership.

But... they still stick their head in from time to time to tout how their prophecies came true not regarding that it was their own hand that made it so when they exited because when things didn't go their way... they chose the highway.

[Scott Hutchinson]

To be honest personally I'm more concerned with being Christian and a disciple of The Lord more than I am being labeled with some other title.

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Digging4Truth

True.

This has come to pass for several reasons... among which are the following.

1. AFF began to tolerate those who didn't think only a particular way. This was highly irritating for many of the conservatives who might be more accustomed to an atmosphere of my way or the highway.

2. Since we allowed these people to exist and speak even though they disagree this environment was simply too much for many of the conservatives who, again, are more accustomed to an atmosphere of my way or the highway. No one has to believe what these "others" believe... but it angers some that we still allow them to speak.

3. This caused a mass exodus of the conservatives which, in itself, became a self fulfilling prophecy that this board would go "liberal" or "charismatic" or any other list of buzz words that mark one as evil.

So... we made the grevious error letting people talk and stay around who didn't agree with strict apostolic thinking. This caused prophecies of doom and tellings of how this board would one day be a charasmatic board. Then when all the cons who are more accustomed to a my way or the highway mentality could take no more of these people being allowed to exist they fulfilled their own prophecy by bailing on the board and suddenly skewing what was, previously, a more balanced membership.

But... they still stick their head in from time to time to tout how their prophecies came true not regarding that it was their own hand that made it so when they exited because when things didn't go their way... they chose the highway.

That's pretty well it in a nutshell!

Thanks D4T for laying it out there!

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Digging4Truth

True.

This has come to pass for several reasons... among which are the following.

1. AFF began to tolerate those who didn't think only a particular way. This was highly irritating for many of the conservatives who might be more accustomed to an atmosphere of my way or the highway.

2. Since we allowed these people to exist and speak even though they disagree this environment was simply too much for many of the conservatives who, again, are more accustomed to an atmosphere of my way or the highway. No one has to believe what these "others" believe... but it angers some that we still allow them to speak.

3. This caused a mass exodus of the conservatives which, in itself, became a self fulfilling prophecy that this board would go "liberal" or "charismatic" or any other list of buzz words that mark one as evil.

So... we made the grevious error letting people talk and stay around who didn't agree with strict apostolic thinking. This caused prophecies of doom and tellings of how this board would one day be a charasmatic board. Then when all the cons who are more accustomed to a my way or the highway mentality could take no more of these people being allowed to exist they fulfilled their own prophecy by bailing on the board and suddenly skewing what was, previously, a more balanced membership.

But... they still stick their head in from time to time to tout how their prophecies came true not regarding that it was their own hand that made it so when they exited because when things didn't go their way... they chose the highway.

I agree. But both sides, the conservatives and the ones who disagree, lost the most important aspect during the "civil war".

The love of Christ for one another.

[jfrog]

Originally Posted by Digging4Truth

True.

This has come to pass for several reasons... among which are the following.

1. AFF began to tolerate those who didn't think only a particular way. This was highly irritating for many of the conservatives who might be more accustomed to an atmosphere of my way or the highway.

2. Since we allowed these people to exist and speak even though they disagree this environment was simply too much for many of the conservatives who, again, are more accustomed to an atmosphere of my way or the highway. No one has to believe what these "others" believe... but it angers some that we still allow them to speak.

3. This caused a mass exodus of the conservatives which, in itself, became a self fulfilling prophecy that this board would go "liberal" or "charismatic" or any other list of buzz words that mark one as evil.

So... we made the grevious error letting people talk and stay around who didn't agree with strict apostolic thinking. This caused prophecies of doom and tellings of how this board would one day be a charasmatic board. Then when all the cons who are more accustomed to a my way or the highway mentality could take no more of these people being allowed to exist they fulfilled their own prophecy by bailing on the board and suddenly skewing what was, previously, a more balanced membership.

But... they still stick their head in from time to time to tout how their prophecies came true not regarding that it was their own hand that made it so when they exited because when things didn't go their way... they chose the highway.

There was a time when AFF didn't tolerate?

[rgcraig]

I miss the dynamics of AFF when we first started. Posters that provoked you in a good way or challenged you are almost all gone.

I guess things evolve.......