Why are you classified as a cult?

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On Thu, 08 May 1997 11:45:06 -0700 suprdave@lightspeed.net writes:


>I think the reason why Oneness organizations are classified as such is
>because *some*, not all, come across very dogmatic in their position 
>when it comes to salvation.

Kinda a biased view don't you think?
Dave, most of us here have seen your view on Oneness groups.  we have
seen
how you have been down on many of our views of the Bible.
Personally, I am surprised you are even still here on this list
associating with us
Oneness Apostolics when by your opinion, we are erroneous in our ways.

I have yet to personally see a Oneness group come across "dogmatic" when
it comes
to salvation.  You see, we base salvation truly by what the Bible says. 
I do not
see anything wrong with that.  Most people might find us "dogmatic" when
we begin
to preach Holiness.  The reason they view it that way is because they
want to hold on
to their God and Manna.  They want the best of both worlds.  These people
tend to fall into the category of being neither hot nor cold, irreligious
nor strong believers,
They have a sense of indifference when it comes to living for God.  
They are somewhere in between being 100% for God or 0% for God.  As a
good friend
once said, "When it comes to living for God, love will find a way,
indifference will just
find another excuse."  Indifference and lukewarmness is a sad state in
where a person,
lack that Zeal God is asking us to have.  Being able to lay aside worldly
things, pick up
our cross and follow Him through thick or thin.  

Dave, you might not view the Bible the way we do, that's ok.  Your
opinion is allowed
to be expressed.  However, don't expect some of us to sit around and let
your views hinder the walk of any week person on here.  There are a few
who will stand up for what is right,
we will stand up for what is just, and we will hold high the banner of
truth.

I know this sounds harsh.  You might even think I am personally judging
you or attacking you.
In all reality, I am not.  I am only giving you fair warning that your
statements have set off
many warning bells in my head.  I am seeing things which disagree with
the Holy Ghost in my heart, and I will not stand by idle any longer.