The Holdeman Poll II
To what extent do you agree with the following statement?: If the 'panel/purge' were to happen again, I would leave the Holdeman church.
| 26% (7) | Agree strongly | |
|---|---|---|
| 11% (3) | Agree somewhat | |
| 23% (6) | Neutral/don't know | |
| 11% (3) | Disagree somewhat | |
| 26% (7) | Disagree strongly |
26 voters have answered this question.
What are your primary reasons for being a Holdeman? (Select one or more options).
| 21% (5) | It is Christ's One True Visible Church and for me to leave would result in the loss of my salvation. | |
|---|---|---|
| 34% (8) | It is where I was born and raised and I feel comfortable being a Holdeman. | |
| 17% (4) | I am afraid what would happen to my children if I/we left. | |
| 21% (5) | The Holdeman church is not Christ's One True Visible Church, but it is the right one for me. | |
| 26% (6) | I like the potlucks and social life and don't want to have 'the avoidance' held on me or my family. |
23 voters have answered this question.
Which of the following technology do you possess? (Select any which apply).
| 44% (12) | Radio | |
|---|---|---|
| 14% (4) | Stereo | |
| 59% (16) | Camera | |
| 18% (5) | Camcorder | |
| 22% (6) | Television | |
| 48% (13) | DVD player | |
| 11% (3) | VCR | |
| 59% (16) | Recorded music | |
| 48% (13) | DVDs | |
| 7% (2) | VHS tapes | |
| 33% (9) | None of the above |
27 voters have answered this question.
The Stoppels and others have pointed out that the Holdeman teaching on the flesh of Christ ('in Mary' but not 'of Mary') is not in accordance with what orthodox Christianity has historically taught (Christ took his flesh from Mary). What is your belief on this issue?
| 25% (7) | Christ did not take his flesh from the virgin Mary. | |
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| 64% (18) | It makes no difference to me where his flesh came from. | |
| 10% (3) | Christ took his flesh from the virgin Mary. |
28 voters have answered this question.
Relating to the previous question, does the fact that the early church fathers (many of whom have been officially recognised by the Holdemn church as having held to the true Christian faith) denounced those who reject the belief that Christ took his flesh from Mary as heretics cause you to call into question the 'unbroken lineage' theory of the Holdeman church?
| 12% (3) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 4% (1) | No | |
| 64% (16) | It doesn't matter either way. | |
| 20% (5) | Don't know/not sure |
25 voters have answered this question.
To what extent do you agree with the following statement?: I would leave the Holdeman church if I would not be subjected to 'the avoidance'
| 38% (10) | Strongly disagree | |
|---|---|---|
| 3% (1) | Somewhat disagree | |
| 26% (7) | Neutral | |
| 3% (1) | Somewhat agree | |
| 26% (7) | Strongly agree |
26 voters have answered this question.
To what extent do you agree with the following statement?: Members should be permitted to leave, if they wish, without being excommunicated.
| 32% (9) | Strongly disagree | |
|---|---|---|
| 17% (5) | Somewhat disagree | |
| 3% (1) | Neutral | |
| 21% (6) | Somewhat agree | |
| 25% (7) | Strongly agree |
28 voters have answered this question.
To what extent do you agree with the following statement?: The Holdeman church has (particularly since the 'panel/purge') has become increasingly legalistic and 'rules based'.
| 21% (6) | Strongly disagree | |
|---|---|---|
| 14% (4) | Somewhat disagree | |
| 7% (2) | Neutral | |
| 21% (6) | Somewhat agree | |
| 35% (10) | Strongly agree |
28 voters have answered this question.
If you could send one message to the leadership of the Holdeman church without fear of repercussions or being put into 'church work', what would it be?
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21 voters have answered this question.
To what extent do you agree with the following statement?: The avoidance should be held in the home on an excommunicated spouse.
| 59% (16) | Strongly disagree | |
|---|---|---|
| 22% (6) | Somewhat disagree | |
| 7% (2) | Neutral | |
| 7% (2) | Somewhat agree | |
| 3% (1) | Strongly agree |
27 voters have answered this question.
To what extent do you agree with the following statement?: Members who have committed an excommunicable sin ('death sin') should not be excommunicated if they have already repented of it.
| 14% (4) | Strongly disagree | |
|---|---|---|
| 11% (3) | Somewhat disagree | |
| 14% (4) | Neutral | |
| 22% (6) | Somewhat agree | |
| 37% (10) | Strongly agree |
27 voters have answered this question.
This poll was created on 2008-08-14 14:37:36
by Steven Thiessen
