Separated Adventist Group Reportedly Building Commune in Rural Jamaica
Following the Blueprint Ministries building a community in rural Jamaica. Group has been accused of “brainwashing.” Group is also behind “Sunday Law” and “Mark of the Beast” billboards in Jamaica. 20 December 2021 | Recently, members of Following the Blueprint (FTB) Ministries in Jamaica have banded together to build a community nearly an hour’s drive […]
To Whom Daniel Was Writing Makes All the Difference
Richard W. Coffen | 17 December 2021 | The Bible! We reverently call it “God’s Word.” When we use this terminology, we imply that “word” does not denote a single term, such as a noun, verb, adverb, adjective, or preposition, but a message. A synonym is “communication.” So let’s start by analyzing the process of […]
Free Theology Degrees at Friedensau Adventist University
Friedensau Adventist University to offer free undergraduate theology degree in 2022. The master’s course is sponsored by the Inter-European Division and is supported by the German associations It is taught in German and is initially only free for students from the EUD. Friedensau also offers a free master’s degree in theology. The bachelor’s degree and […]
News Briefs for December 16, 2021
News reports from Germany, Loma Linda Children’s Hospital, Russia, South America, Trans-European Division. Sexual Violence Topic of Adventist Short Film Talking to young people about issues such as sexual violence, guilt and the possibility of returning to church after such events is not easy, especially in the context of Christian communities. A short film titled […]
Changing the World with Our Dreams
by Christopher C. Thompson | 16 December 2021 | Lately, I have been thinking about a few of my dreams. You’re actually looking at one of them right now: the dream for a book about dreams is about ten years old. Long story. But the fact that you’re reading this is evidence that the book […]
Maury D. Jackson: Remapping Adventist Theology
15 December 2021 | The 28 fundamental beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists turns out to be a poor tool for capturing the tapestry, richness, nuances, complexity, and downright contested differences in theological convictions among the members who make up the religious community. As the denominational family grows, ecclesiastical maneuvers jockey to hide the differences that reside […]
Racist Treatment of Lucy Byard Recognized for Sparking Change in Adventist Church
Lucy Byard, an Adventist woman, was denied treatment in 1943 at what is now known as Washington Adventist Hospital because she was African American. “It was the Byard affair of late 1943 that served as the primary catalyst to bring about needed change in the church,” said Calvin Rock, former GC vice president. On Dec. […]
The Lesson of Aunt Clara’s Gift
15 December 2022 | “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:17 It’s gift-giving time! Who doesn’t like to get a present? Actually, it does concern some people. Because as you might be realizing during this shipping […]
What do I say to my anti-Christmas relatives?
13 December 2021 | Dear Aunt Sevvy, I’ve got my Christmas decorations up, I’ve got presents under the tree, the house decorated, and right in the tall corner of my living room a gorgeous tree that I spent a whole day decorating. I love it! Now I learn that an elderly uncle and aunt want […]
Suspect in Sexual Assault at Southern University Also Charged with Stalking Another Student
Suspect allegedly sexually assaulted a student on campus of Southern Adventist University. Suspect also allegedly harassed and stalked a second SAU student. Resources for sexual violence survivors can be found at this link from Rainn.org, the United States’ largest anti-sexual violence organization. 14 December 2021 | Police in Collegedale, Tennessee, United States, announced on Dec. […]