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September 20, 2006

> Question:
>
> I am pentecost and have been for most of my life.I am 51 years old. my
> church always held to the upc standards mostly not as a heaven or hell
> issue but as to benefit us in our walk with god.women do look more
> modest in dresses and long hair. my question is this. My church is all
> but thrown the dress standards out the window. I am confused as to why
> the leadership all of of sudden said. Hey its not an issue?.What
> changed..........When your raised that you shouldnt but then 50 years
> later you can. whats going on...I want to be annoymous. thanks....

Dear Anonymous,

Some of the change is that UPC ministers are beginning to read the handwriting on the wall. They are about the 50 years behind the Assembly of God. The organization is losing a lot of people. Much of it is over standards.

I also believe that as the ministers become more understanding of the Scriptures, they are seeing where the UPC has been excessive in some of their doctrines. You may be surprised at the UPC ministers and/or their wives who are changing their views on a great many doctrines. Unless they make changes on some of their fundamental salvation teachings the UPC is going to continue to lose ministers and churches.

Blessings,

Buddy

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