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Intellectual integrity in Adventist scholarship is examined in the following article by a Seminary scholar: https://spectrummagazine.org/views/columns/what-of-intellectual-integrity/

Have you ever thought what your life would be like if you could no longer drive an automobile? For the past 6-months, I have been involved in an extensive conversation with the State of California, as to whether or not I would be allowed to drive an automobile. * This has involved examinations and reports from two eye doctors. * it has involved multiple trips to a local DMV office to resolve/respond to issues. * Yesterday it came to an end with a 30-minute driving test, on the highway, and in local residential areas, under close supervision. * Any failure on a list of critical issues would immediately result in a total failure to pass the examination. * I would be tested multiple times on minor issues, regardless of whether or not I failed on any of them. * A passing score of no more than 20 minor failures was required. * In addition, I was questioned on my knowledge of how to operate the vehicle that I was driving. Note: The DMV person knew more about how my vehicle operated than I did. * My physicians had recommended that i be restricted to only driving during daylight hours and to only a 2-year extension of my license. NOTE: It could be more restrictive. I PASSED WITH ONLY 10 MINOR FAILURES! THE RECOMMENDED RESTRICTIONS WERE ACCEPTED. I AM SO THNKFULE. I do not know how I would have survived with a total loss. Although, in most months I do not drive more than 10 miles. My wife is more restrictive.

I would have to lean towards that, and going about and am telling everyone we are near...

There are only two movements in Christianity today with spiritual force behind it, Adventism and the church of Rome. The others are letting go of their foundations and drifting towards Rome or worse..

On a personal basis, I believe that we have much more to fear from a sub-set of Protestants than we do from Catholics.

Many years ago, I reported to the police an old acquaintance who was involved in the heroin trade. I felt a bit guilty for betraying him, so I told him what I had done. One evening, I was walking along a dark street and a carload of guys. with him in the car, drove by real slow, taking a look at me. I reached into the pocket of the oversize coat I was wearing; they drove away. Bluffing might be option when dealing with potential or actual drive by shooters. I was lucky that night.

Why should I believe in the validity of the New Testament? Why should I believe that Christ rose from the dead? Powerful preachers exist in Adventism, whom I never mention in comments that I post in this forum. A new one has arisen on the Adventist scene who cannot be ignored and demands my recognition. That person is Shane Anderson, the senior pastor at Andrews University. The following is an exceptional series of sermons. # 1: https://www.pmchurch.org/service/2026/03/07/part-1-sahara-surprise # 2: https://www.pmchurch.org/service/2026/03/28/part-2-when-knowing-truth-not-enough # 3: https://www.pmchurch.org/service/2026/04/04/part-3-tomb-raider

Wow. Wow, Wow, wow

by George R. Knight This is actually a daily devotional that I've a read a number of times and last year I read it with my oldest grandson. And this year I've been reading it again. I thought I'd share it with whoever would be interested in learning the formative years of the Adventist Church.

By Michael Peabody, Esq. The post Charisma, Poise, and Liberty: The Century-Spanning Journey and Faith-Filled Stewardship of Betsy Phillips (1917-2026) appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

Child Finds Roman-Era Figurine in the Negev A child’s curiosity unearths ancient history https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/ancient-israel/child-finds-roman-era-figurine-in-the-negev/?

That's not what is being reported here. Seem like a miscommunication between two federal agencies. Two men, one from each agency got confused and started shooting. Tension is high because of the possible arrest of a senator, who was connected to the former president, now on trail. It is difficult to tell what is true.

But for now, we can have a round of 'Happy Sabbath' this Sabbath, 'Feliz Sabbado' for Spanish, or even 'Shabbat Shalom' which is the traditional Hebrew greeting means "Sabbath [of] peace" and is used to wish someone a restful and peaceful Sabbath. Commonly used from Friday sundown to Saturday evening, or in the hours leading up to the Sabbath, as a blessing for wholeness, well-being, and a taste of the "World to Come". Or a "Gut Shabbos" (Yiddish for "Good Sabbath") or the Aramaic "Shabbata tava" this Sabbath.

Many former people involved.

I think it is to provide continuity. So as not to get a whiplash effect. He also has an office in the GC. Probably a secretary too. I think it is a respectful thing to do.

This is common throughout the world. The church members have no common purpose. In churches where they know their mission, there is no growth problem. Once, after many months, I convince a district pastor with 12 churches, the importance of community service as a mission. Then his wife was transferred to another island and he went with her. Churches without a mission, stumble along. It is not a simple thing to get the local church into mission mode.

The prosecutions piled up. The voters revolted. The constitutional bill is already written. What happens next will define a generation of free expression in the English-speaking world. The post A First Amendment for Britain: The Bill, the Ballot, and the Crackdown appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

For those of you may face needing to take such a test, or have a relative who faces such an issue, the driving test will be scored on the California forum, Supplemental/Area Driving Performance Evaluation Score Sheet. You may download a PDF copy of that score sheet at the following link. https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/uploads/2020/05/SupplementalArea-Driving-Performance-Evaluation-Score-Sheet-Sample.pdf * The Pre-drive Check List section is just to assure the DMV person that you have the required knowledge to be driving the vehicle. * One failure in the Critical Driving Error section results in a total test failure. The rest of the sheet consists of how you typically drive. One can pass the test with no more than 20 errors in these sections. It should be noted that the majority of the issues are tested multiple times. This establishes whether the issue is habitual or a one-time failure.

Not sure how you got to that..

Haym Solomon died penniless in January 1785, having spent the last years of his life bankrolling a revolution that could not afford to pay him back. He had bribed his… The post Who Was Haym Solomon? The Jewish Financier Who Saved the American Revolution appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

In 2017, spectrum published an article on Denominational Authority, written by Dr. George Knight. It is long, but instructive for issues that we face today. https://spectrummagazine.org/views/catholic-or-adventist-ongoing-struggle-over-authority-95-theses/

Very, very interesting. It explains allot.

The only significant development in Adventist church structure since 1901/1903 took place in 1918 with the creation of world divisions of the General Conference. But it should be noted that the divisions are not conferences with their own constituencies but parts of the General Conference administration that represent the central body in various parts of the world.56 I never knew that. Very interesting.

John Loughborough took the lead in the discussion and laid out five progressive points that nicely express the attitude of most of his audience. “The first step of apostasy,” he noted, “is to get up a creed, telling us what we shall believe. “The second is, to make that creed a test of fellowship. “The third is to try members by that creed. “The fourth to denounce as heretics those who do not believe that creed. “And, fifth, to commence persecution against such. ”29 Very well said.

Wow, this is very good. Thank you for posting this.

The Seventh Day Adventist Clinic in Tamuning received a $134,000 Federal Emergency Management Agency hazard mitigation grant, the Office of the Governor said in a media release. The clinic is a critical facility in the island's health care infrastructure and will get a long-term electrical upgrade to help keep it up and running in times of emergency, Adelup said. The Guam Recovery Office said the assessment and design work for the installation of a generator and air conditioning upgrades at the Seventh Day Adventist Clinic in Tamuning will be funded through a FEMA hazard mitigation grant of $134,000. These upgrades are designed to strengthen the clinic’s ability to remain operational during typhoons and other emergencies—when access to medical care is most critical, Adelup said. This project is the first in a series of mitigation investments to move into implementation, signaling continued progress in Guam’s long-term resilience strategy. Additional mitigation projects are currently in development, focused on protecting essential infrastructure and reducing future disaster risks, the governor's office said. “As we saw during Super Typhoon Sinlaku, strengthening our health care infrastructure is not optional, it is essential,” said Acting Governor Joshua Tenorio in a statement. “This first Hazard Mitigation award reflects our commitment to strengthening critical facilities and ensuring continuity of care when it matters most. Through our partnership with FEMA, we are making targeted investments that build a more resilient and prepared Guam.” This project is especially important because Adventist Medical Clinic serves as a critical medical facility for Guam. Following storms, typhoons, and other hazard events, the clinic helps provide additional post-disaster medical care and reduces pressure on the island’s hospitals when demand for health services is highest, Adelup said. FEMA is currently on-island conducting a series of technical assistance sessions with government of Guam agencies and sub-applicants. These working sessions are focused on accelerating project development, ensuring compliance with federal requirements, and advancing additional mitigation projects, Adelup said. https://www.guampdn.com/news/seventh-day-adventist-clinic-receives-134-000-fema-hazard-mitigation-grant/article_94cabeba-23f7-48d0-a2ba-cb4fcc073012.html

A reader asked us to cover Chatrie v. United States, and when our readers ask, we answer. That is the covenant. That is what separates this publication from the marble-lobbied… The post They’re Coming for Your Phone, Counselor appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

Excellent posts Kevin! I went to GNYA with Jon, what a great guy! And not least of all one dedicated Christian!!!

Sacramento has a new target, and it is not a criminal. It is a machine. By Michael Peabody, Esq A working Orrery 3D printed by my 12-year-old son California’s AB… The post My 12-Year-Old’s Orrery Would Be Illegal Under California’s New 3D Printer Bill – Stop AB 2047 appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

Just imagine if he had video as a tool.

He is walking less than two weeks after having a hip replacement. He certainly has a different doctor then me.

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the legendary 1960s girls group The Ronettes, has died at the age of 80. Her death was announced on social media by her daughter. No cause of death was given. “At approximately 8:30 (Sunday) morning our mother Nedra Talley Ross went home to be with the Lord,” the post said. “She was safe in her own bed at home with her family close, knowing she was loved. Thank you, Lord.” A post on the group’s Facebook page called Ross “a light to those who knew and loved her.” “As a founding member of The Ronettes, along with her beloved cousins Ronnie (Spector) and Estelle (Bennett Vann), Nedra’s voice, style and spirit helped define a sound that would change music. Her contribution to the group’s story and their defining influence will live forever. “Rest peacefully dear Nedra. Thanks for the magic.” The Ronettes originated in New York City and were signed by Phil Spector‘s Philles Records in 1963. They went on to place nine singles in Billboard’s Hot 100. Their iconic hits include “Be My Baby,” “Baby I Love You,” “Walking in the Rain” and “I Can Hear Music.” Variety reports the group released only one studio album but were cited as an influence by multiple acts over decades, including the New York Dolls, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, the Ramones and Blondie. The Rolling Stones opened for The Ronettes during a tour of the United Kingdom in 1964, The Guardian reports. The Ronettes opened for the Beatles during a tour in 1966. The Ronettes broke up in 1967, The Guardian reports. “I hated the ‘dog-eat-dog’ side of show-business,” Talley Ross said. “I hated pushing for the next record and the feeling of failure if we didn’t get it. There was a continual demand on us to produce that I thought was unfair. My personality didn’t like that.” Talley Ross also cited her religious beliefs for leaving the group, saying she wanted to focus on her family. According to The Hollywood Reporter, she recorded several Christian songs after leaving The Ronettes. Bennett died in 2009, while Ronnie Spector died in 2022. The Ronettes were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.

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There is something quietly heartbreaking in a survey that should have been unremarkable. The post When the Shepherd Doubts the Garden: Do American Pastors Truly Believe the Bible? appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

Note: Earlier today we sent out an article on this case that some readers complained was too difficult to get through on a Monday morning. I re-read it and agree.… The post Can Catholic Publicly-Funded Preschools Reject Kids Based on Their Parents? Supreme Court to Decide appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

A complaint filed in federal court in Utah raises hard questions about intellectual property rights, public confusion, and how religions protect their brands online. The Church of Jesus Christ of… The post Latter Day Saints Church Sues Independent Podcaster Over Branding appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

“Remember that Christ is your chief Educator. It is He who waters the seed sown. He inspires you to speak words that will reach hearts.” (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 9, p. 41) “Consecrate yourselves wholly to the work of God. He is your strength, and He will be at your right hand, helping you to carry out His merciful designs.” (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 9, p. 41) “When the will of man cooperates with the will of God, it becomes omnipotent. Whatever is to be done at His command may be accomplished in His strength. All His biddings are enablings.” (Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 333) “In your work for the saving of perishing souls, you have the companionship of heavenly angels. Thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand angels are waiting to cooperate with members of our churches in communicating the light that God has generously given, that a people may be prepared for the coming of Christ.” (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 9, p. 129) “He who called the fishermen of Galilee is still calling men to His service. And He is just as willing to manifest His power through us as through the first disciples. However imperfect and sinful we may be, the Lord holds out to us the offer of partnership with Himself, of apprenticeship to Christ. He invites us to come under the divine instruction, that, uniting with Christ, we may work the works of God.” (The Desire of Ages, p. 297) “Do you not think that Christ values those who live wholly for Him? Do you not think that He visits those who, like the beloved John, are for His sake in hard and trying places? He finds His faithful ones, and holds communion with them, encouraging and strengthening them. And angels of God, that excel in strength, are sent forth by God to minister to His human workers who are speaking the truth to those who know it not.” (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 8, p. 17) “In a time like this, every child of God should be actively engaged in helping others. As those who have an understanding of Bible truth try to seek out the men and women who are longing for light, angels of God will attend them. And where angels go, none need fear to move forward. As a result of the faithful efforts of consecrated workers, many will be turned from idolatry to the worship of the living God. Many will cease to pay homage to… [text cut off] They carry out their mission. Angels speak through their voices and work with their hands.” (Education, p. 271) “Christ says: ‘I am at your right hand to help you.’ Make known to Him all your trials and perplexities. He will never fail you—you may trust Him implicitly. There is nothing that Christ values so much as His blood-bought church, as the workers who go forth into all places to sow the seed of truth… Think of Jesus. Surrounded by myriads of heavenly angels, ready to do His bidding, He is not idly waiting in His sanctuary. He is commanding them to go and work for the weakest saints who put their trust in God.” (The Southern Watchman, November 7, 1905) E. G. White. Christian Service. From Chapter 26 “Assurance of Success,” pp. 370–374 JESUS LOVE YOU

Gustave found a reference to the personality of God as a landmark.

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They met in a Methodist church because they couldn’t meet in an Adventist one. The post The borrowed sanctuary: how institutional grievance became prophecy in Berrien Springs this weekend appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

This episode was the climax of season four. Jesus rose Lazarus from the dead. I appreciate all the detail and story telling that went into this episode. The home of Lazarus is filled with mourners as Jesus arrives days after Lazarus has died. The three Mary's are all there. Mary Magdalena, Mary of Bethany and Mother Mary. The resurrection of Lazarus was a prelude to the resurrection of Jesus and, also to the end-time resurrection when all the saints will rise. I didn't feel like the writers of The Chosen fully highlighted that point. Jesus calls Himself the resurrection and that is a critical component of the Christian faith. Paul makes this point in First Corinthians chapter fifteen. In rising from the dead, Jesus defeated death. Death is also presented as a metaphor in this episode. Calling Lazarus back to life was literally calling him out of darkness. Lazarus was dead inside a dark tomb. Jesus showed up, commanded the stone be rolled away, and called Lazarus back to life and into the light. Metaphorically, this is what Jesus was doing throughout His entire ministry. He cast demons out of Mary Magdalena and call her to serve Him. He called Matthew away from serving Rome as a tax collector. He called Simon out of the zealots. He called each to leave their sin and surrender to Him. He lit the way. Sometimes the death of Christ causes us to overlook His life. Jesus was not only a Man of sorrows on the villa de la rosa. He was not only born into a poor family, he was born at a time when Israel was oppressed by Rome. The Messiah could have come during the glory days of King David when Israel was at the peak of its power. He came during a dark time for Israel. Then He fled to Egypt. Israel was so dark that its king committed genocide in an effort to kill Jesus. When Jesus returned from Egypt, the family went to Nazareth - not the most comfortable village in the territory. His hard life is a light shining for us to follow. Jesus not only calls us out of darkness, He leads the way. At the end of His life came death - and so it will with us (unless His return is very soon). But Jesus rose again - and so will we. The path out of darkness goes through the grave and we are called to walk it with Jesus.

The Home of Nero’s Wife at Pompeii Renewed excavations at the Villa of Poppaea https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/ancient-rome/home-neros-wife-pompeii/? Adam and Eve How has this timeless tale shaped society as we know it today? https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/archaeology-today/biblical-archaeology-topics/adam-and-eve/?