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> If they are going to trim their hair, they might as well shave it all
> off.

Naah...the split ends are ok. In fact the whole idea of the hair cutting 
was a tradition, not a commandment.

> Someone stated that standards are not a salvation issue.
> In a round about way, I disagree.

I disagree as well. In fact, Holiness itself is a standard by which we 
all must live if we are to enter in. However, "traditions" are not 
salvation issues, though they are usually good ideas to follow.

> Why is it we can preach against going to the movies YET have a
> movie theater set up in are very homes?

I've often wondered about the differences, because I have one of the 
finest home theatres in my home... ; )

> Bro Jerry Jones said we need to quit trying to force our standards
> on everyone else because many of us cannot even live by our own
> standards!

How true.


> There will be many people in the Apostolic churches that will not
> have as high as standard as you.  Our job as saints of the church is to
> lead this person to the truth through prayer and Bible studies.

Here you again imply that people who do not have the "same" standards are 
below you. Why would you think that they are not in the truth already? 
Are you praying for them to see things "your way"? Our only prayer for 
all saints is that they live victorious over "sin".

> Finally in closing of this long letter, I have many standards which are
> higher than others in my church.  For example, when it comes to music
> I am against christian contemporary music.

Do you pray for those who listen to contemporary christian music that 
they might come into the "truth"? I love some contemporary music, and 
even christian instrumentals. (try Allen & Allen).