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Statements of Faith
Just an observation on my part, as one who left UPC 17 years ago......
Lately I have read several Statements of Faith from various UPC churches, some I would consider liberal/moderate, some actually conservative. Some of their statements of beliefs are more generic than ours! Some don't mention baptism at all, or mention it but don't mention Jesus' name. Some say the Holy Ghost is for all believers, but don't mention tongues. They also don't say that it's essential, which shocked me. Some say that you are a part of the Kingdom of God upon repentance.
Is it just me, or is this a new trend? Are they masking what they really teach and believe to keep their websites from scaring people away before they ever come visit? Or is this honestly the way UPC seems to be heading.
Just curious, as this is a lot of the reason we left in the first place....we couldn't agree with the idea that it's "our way or the highway". 17 years ago, you would NEVER have seen this kind of stuff on UPC websites, if UPC websites had even existed. LOL!
Any thoughts?
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Sherri 
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