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My answer:
Even people that believe the Oneness don't all agree on the different 
points in the doctrine. Uniformity of doctrine is not always to be 
attained, especially at the cost of free thought.  

Robert Thorn replies:
Obedience is better than sacrifice.

Answer: 
Obedience to who.  Blind obedience is dangerous and the people that 
are not allowed to think become followers without conviction, a 
possible victim of somebody that could lead them away from Bible 
doctrine and truth.  We are to be led by the Spirit. Obedience to 
who, men or God?  Again free thought allowed  thinkers to question 
the beliefs of their day and obey bible doctrines that we love today. 
I say if we are sure of what we believe we will not be afraid to give 
people freedom to think. Are we afraid to allow people to use their 
brain and allow God to lead them instead of us always having to be 
their conscience and their guide.  The bible says to search the 
scriptures.  Let us teach people to stand on their convictions that 
they receive from God.

My answer:
It was free thought that allowed people to get back to some of the 
doctrines that we now love. 

Robert Thorn replies:
It is also free thought that causes troubles and divides churches.

My answer:
How many Oneness people would there be today if they hadn't of 
stepped out of their denominations of their day and took a stand for 
what they with free thought had seen in the Word. Were they also 
causing trouble and dividing churches.  I am glad they stepped out. 
Oneness is a doctrine that they stood for and I am glad they stirred 
up some trouble and were attacked for what they believe.  Don't you?