Thousands forced to flee their homes due to armed gang violence in their neighborhoods; some have found shelter at the Eben-Ezer Adventist church in Tabarre. At least 188 people have been killed. Situation is highly unstable in Port-au-Prince, with armed assailants highjacking 3 humanitarian trucks loaded with food supplies recently. 30 May 2022 | Since […]
Recent and ongoing studies show that psilocybin, a psychedelic substance derived from mushrooms, has promising therapeutic effects for hard-to-treat disorders such as addiction, depression and end-of-life anxiety. The DEA classifies psilocybin as a drug that has a high potential for abuse, has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and has […]
News reports from Fiji, the Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy, Newbold College, Southern Adventist University, United Kingdom, Hot Potatoes, Anyone? The 2022 Bible Conference will be held this Friday, May 27, 2022, at Newbold College in England, at 7 p.m. local time. Dr Stephen Currow, Newbold’s recently appointed Principal, will open the two-day event […]
“The sale of automatic or semi-automatic assault weapons should be strictly controlled.”—from Adventist Church statement made in 1990. Gun control a divisive topic not only in the United States, but also in the Adventist church. NAD statement urging people to ask elected officials to take action. 26 May 2022 | North American Division (NAD) leaders […]
“If you’re interested in living longer or to your maximal potential, you’d be wise to avoid a diet filled with ultra-processed foods and replace them with less processed or unprocessed foods. At the same time, avoid eating a lot of red meat. It’s as simple as that.”—Gary Fraser, LLUH study author. Animal-based food consumption (meat, […]
Exclusion of pharmacists from the “Test to Treat” program, which was launched in March 2022, creates unnecessary barriers to care, especially across minoritized groups, said Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir, Many minorities lack digital access to locate a clinic or make an appointment, and many live far from healthcare providers and lack transportation. In the United States, Black, […]
News reports from Brazil, the General Conference Children’s Ministries department, Inter-American Division, Malaysia, North American Division, Serbia, Thailand. Thy Roddy and Thy Staff, They Comfort Me Gilda Roddy, Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries (ACM) assistant director and regional chaplain for Columbia, Atlantic, and Lake union conferences, and the Adventist Church in Canada, was promoted to associate director […]
North and South German Unions have already shared a treasurer and the management of various organizations for several years. During the May 2022 delegates meeting, a joint Vice President overseeing both unions was elected. However, 2 different union presidents were also elected. 18 May 2022 | In Germany, East and West came together in 1990. […]
After losing a football/soccer match, two students led by a teacher from a rival school allegedly attacked Ruhanga Adventist Secondary School with machetes and sticks. 9 people were seriously injured during the attack, a school laboratory was destroyed, and the school truck was damaged. Riots and inter-school invasions following football/soccer competitions are not new to […]
“Christian education is the guaranteed pathway to the workplace and to eternal life,” wrote WAU President Weymouth Spence. In 2018-19, WAU tuition cost was $25,200. In 2020, WAU suspended several degree programs due to economic factors. 16 May 2022 | Washington Adventist University (WAU) is offering to all Seventh-day Adventist members of the Columbia Union […]
Adventist woman said her son’s family were able to flee Makariv after the Russian troops fired on each other. The Guardian reported that Russian troops had run over their own commander with a tank in Makariv. The Guardian also reported that Russian soldiers are refusing to go fight in Ukraine. Hundreds of people in Russia […]
Attila Erdeg is the brother of Anita Erdeg Trto, who alleged abuse by her ex-husband and mistreatment by church leaders when she reported it to them. Attila Erdeg, who resigned as Media Director for the South-East European Union Conference, said, “The church failed because they just don’t want to face the mistakes they’ve made with […]
