Why is ours a church of “don’ts,” Aunty?
21 February 2022 | Dear Aunt Sevvy, Your advice is always so kind—keep up the good words. My question is: Why do Adventists have so many dos and don’ts? Signed, Over ruled Dear Over ruled, As churches take on a distinctive identity, they naturally develop a list of beliefs that define themselves. Especially in conservative […]
ATTS PRESENTS: How Headship Theology Distorts the Gospel
20 February 2022 | “Headship theology belongs to an old dispensation in which man plays God and ironically erodes human worth and dignity; for to diminish one half of humanity is to also diminish the other half. We have seen the violence that has been perpetuated by this headship theology of male entitlement to female […]
Rosewood, Greenwood, Redwood & Oakwood
by Christopher C. Thompson | 18 February 2022 | Black history fact: In 1964, Sidney Poitier was the first African American actor and first Bahamian to win the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the film Lilies of the Field. Poitier is known for several iconic roles in unforgettable films, including Guess […]
News Briefs for February 17, 2022
News reports from Australia, Jamaica, the Philippines, the United States. In the Limelight The King’s Kids, an Australian-produced children’s show that has brought the story of Jesus into the homes of thousands of families around the world, will celebrate the premier of its 100th episode on Feb. 18, 2022, from 7 p.m. AEST at https://discover.hopechannel.com/thekingskids. […]
Spiritual Abuse as I’ve Experienced It
by Connie J. French | 17 February 2022 | Not long ago I wrote a letter to an adult daughter. In it, I confessed my deep remorse for requiring her to attend church as a child, where she was exposed to spiritual abuse. Her response brought tears to my eyes, and lifted a burden from […]
ATSS: Dr. Katrina Blue on Spirituality and Seventh-day Adventists
17 February 2022 | What is Biblical spirituality? Seventh-day Adventists speak of spiritual experience, of feeling God’s presence, but in practice much of our spirituality seems rooted in doctrines and interpretation. Ellen White encourages us to experience God, but also says we shouldn’t trust feelings and experiences. Our top church leaders warn against meditation and […]
AT INTERVIEW: Dr. Carolyn Joy Cooper
17 February 2022 | University of the West Indies Professor Emerita and Jamaica Gleaner columnist Dr. Carolyn Cooper on Burnett Robinson, sexism in religion, and our troubled male-female relationships. Links referred to: Carolyn Joy Cooper writings Burnett Robinson news story Lindsey Painter article on purity culture Loren Seibold article on men’s temptations To join the […]
Southern Adventist University Transgender Student: ‘The Church Is Dangerous in Situations Like Mine’
Ari Bates, a religious studies major at Southern Adventist University, said the school is drafting a policy that would endanger the LGBTQ+ community. Bates said she was told that if she did not comply with the policy, it could lead to disciplinary action. A statement released by Southern said the school “welcomes all students who […]
Virtually, the Real Thing: First Online Adventist Church Established
NEC’s first online church, Living Manna, will still have church elections, give tithe and offerings. Living Manna will also operate seven days a week through varied online programming addressing daily living, finances, mental health, and more. “I don’t think [Living Manna] will be poaching members from our brick-and-mortar churches,” said Nicardo Delahaye, NEC associate secretary. […]