News Briefs for December 2, 2021
News reports from the Inter-European Division, Newbold, North American Division, Oakwood University Church in the United States’ South Intentionally Set on Fire Police and federal agents are investigating after a South Carolina, United States, church with many African-American members, was intentionally set on fire on Nov. 16, 2021, according to an article from the Herald. […]
Forgiveness—with Consequences
by Loren Seibold | 2 December 2021 | So, once again, this happens: A man[1] in a position of influence and trust does or says something harmful. Something a Christian—much less someone people look up to as a role model—shouldn’t say or do. It shouldn’t surprise us anymore. This is a truth about human beings—all […]
After Solomon Island Riots, Adventist Youth and ADRA Help With Hands, Feet, Heart
Solomon Islands riots have left 3 dead, most of Chinatown destroyed. Mission compound and churches in Honiara, Solomon Islands’ capital, are undamaged so far. Church leaders urging members to steer clear of the protests. 01 December 2021 | Under the slogan, “Hands and Feet of Jesus,” young people from churches in Solomon Islands volunteered to […]
Церковь остатка на моём диване
Пол Эннала | 30 ноября 2021 | Я слежу за официальной страницей пастора Теда Вильсона на Фейсбуке, и, судя по всему, он кажется очень занятым человеком. У него прошёл тур по Филиппинам. Мы видим, как люди, размахивающие флагами, приветствуют Теда Вильсона. Теда Вильсона приветствует отряд следопытов в форме, отдавая ему салют. Теда Вильсона встретили большие […]
The Remnant Church Is on My Couch
by Paul Annala | 30 November 2021 | I’ve been following Pastor Ted Wilson’s official Facebook page, and according to that, he seems to be busy. He’s been touring the Philippines. We see Ted Wilson welcomed by people waving flags. Ted Wilson welcomed by a uniformed Pathfinder troop, saluting him. Ted Wilson met by big colored […]
Come Fire and High Water: Adventist Camp in British Columbia Provides Help to Those in Need
Camp Hope in British Columbia provided beds, bathrooms and food for 271 stranded motorists. Camp Hope already housing evacuees from Lytton, a nearby town that was destroyed by fire. Fundraiser for Camp Hope aims to raise enough money to buy playground equipment, new generator. 30 November 2021 | A powerful storm system from Nov. 13-15, […]
Burnett Robinson Resigned; Now What?
When Burnett Robinson resigned, his credentials were removed. “It is almost impossible for him to be employed anywhere in the denomination — worldwide,” said Monte Sahlin, a former administrator in the Adventist church. Though Robinson is gone, the misogyny, the lack of respect for women as human beings and for their bodily autonomy, and the […]
Support AT Tomorrow on Giving Tuesday, Nov 30, 2021
Hello AT Family! Giving Tuesday—celebrated worldwide the Tuesday after Thanksgiving each year—is billed as a “global generosity movement” and has become THE day to support nonprofits through online giving. The day was originally created in 2012 as a way to balance out holiday spending and it has now snowballed into a massive, worldwide show of […]
I joined my husband in the Adventist church—but I’m uncomfortable here
29 November 2021 | Dear Aunt Sevvy. I really enjoy your column and I would like your advice on my dilemma. I am a non-denominational Christian who married an Adventist. Because I wanted my family to worship together, and my husband is convinced that the Adventist church is the only true church, I also joined […]
The Tragic Implications of Purity Culture and Headship Theology
by Lindsey Abston Painter | 26 November 2021 | If you’ve been following Adventist Today’s reporting or just about any other Adventist news source, social media, or even the Washington Post, you have heard the saga of Burnett Robinson, until this week pastor of the Grand Concourse church in the Bronx. But in case you […]