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Hobie, I understand EGW in light of what the Bible plainly says. I don't try to interpret Scripture in light of what EGW says. It is not unusual for people to do that, hence the confusion over issues such as this. If you read and thought about the Biblical evidence I presented in the above post and still prefer what you think Sr. White said, I'm sorry for that. The Bible is much easier to understand than what she said on this topic. I wish you well in your journey.

I was fortunate to learn from Jewish teachers who treasured the word of God, especially torah and tehillim, [Psalms]. The torah teacher employed a sort of call and response. He would translate English verses recited back into Hebrew to locate the verse, then respond. If prayers for the dead did any good, he would be way up on my list. The other gentleman who was kind of a tzaddik taught me enough Hebrew that we could read the Bible together. I would read the verse in Hebrew, then he would free translate it into English and we would discuss it. Another great soul I hope to see in heaven. Learning Hebrew from him was a real spiritual experience, not an academic one. As a young man, he learned Yiddish so he could talk with his Polish grandfather.

I am studying this subject on the Adventist view of the Nature of Christ, and giving what I am finding, but want everyone's input. Here is what Adventist theologians and leaders as well as members, tend to lean toward, the postlapsarian view affirming that Christ?s human nature was fully human, could be tempted, and yet remained sinless. This allows Him to be both a perfect example and a perfect Redeemer Postlapsarian (Fallen Nature) ? Christ?s human nature was identical to ours after the Fall, inheriting weaknesses and a predisposition to sin. This view emphasizes that His ability to be tempted from without and remain sinless is the basis for His example and atonement Adventists hold to the belief that Christ took on the nature of man after the Fall, in its weakened state. Adventists believe that Christ, the 'last Adam,' possessed on His human side, a nature like that of the 'first man Adam,' a nature free from every defiling taint of sin, but capable of responding to sin, and that nature was handicapped by the debilitating effects of four thousand years of sin's inroads on man's body and nervous system and environment. He took the flesh of sinful man, and overcame where man failed, overthrew sin in the flesh. He accepted the limitations and conditions of our common humanity. Jesus took Adams human nature after the fall. But Jesus did not inherit sinful tendencies from Adam - that is, Jesus did not have a tendency to sin. Christ inherited our physical weaknesses, for example, Christ had to sleep when he got tired. He had to eat when he got hungry and drink when he got thirsty. He inherited our physical limitations but not our sinful inclinations. Physically, Christ was like us - feeling pain, frail, weak, prone to get sick if we dont take care of our bodies, and under the consequences of aging. But morally, Christ could be tested by temptation as scripture shows us but did not have our ungodly desires or sinful inclinations. Here is a explanation by ?ngel Manuel Rodr?guez on the Adventist church view of the nature of Christ : Our Adventist Statement of Fundamental Beliefs summarizes that which the church holds to be biblical truth around the world. It says: "God the eternal Son became incarnate in Jesus Christ [John 1:1-3, 14]. . . . Forever truly God, He became also truly man, Jesus the Christ [Heb. 2:14]. . . . He lived and experienced temptation as a human being, but perfectly exemplified the righteousness and love of God [Heb. 4:15]. In infinite love and mercy "God made Christ who knew no sin, to be sin for us" (2 Cor. 5:21). Those statements attest that, first, Jesus was divine; second, that He became what He was not, truly human; and, third, that He knew no sin, and was without sin even though He faced severe temptations. And here from the SDA Bible Commentary: "In taking upon Himself man's nature in its fallen condition, Christ did not in the least participate in its sin. He was subject to the infirmities and weaknesses by which man is encompassed, "that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses." He was touched with the feeling of our infirmities, and was in all points tempted like as we are. And yet He "knew no sin." He was the Lamb "without blemish and without spot." Could Satan in the least particular have tempted Christ to sin, he would have bruised the Saviour's head. As it was, he could only touch His heel. Had the head of Christ been touched, the hope of the human race would have perished. Divine wrath would have come upon Christ as it came upon Adam. . . . We should have no misgivings in regard to the perfect sinlessness of the human nature of Christ.-- The SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 5, p. 1131. {7ABC 447.3}

Not sure what you mean by this You can't mean that Jesus had the law of sin working in his humanity. Romans 7 is very clear that it is impossible to not sin when one is comprised of that nature. Paul say in chapter 8 that he had the "likeness of sinful flesh." He looked like every other sinful being. Adam possessed a human nature minus the law of sin, yet he still sinned. He made a choice without a predisposition to sin, something that none of us can do. We are predisposed to sin. As Job put it, we go astray as soon as we are born. Jesus was not like that. If you think that EGW believed and taught that Jesus possessed a nature exactly like ours, subject to the law of sin, either you misunderstand her or she was wrong. Paul, Barnabas, and Elijah had a nature like ours, evinced by the translation "like passions." Scripture does not say that Jesus had "like passions" with ours.

Some of the best sermons I ever heard came from Sunday keeping preachers: John MacArthur, Billy Graham, Kip McKean. I consider them among the best because I still remember them. I don't remember exactly what Billy Graham said but I do remember sensing the presence of the Holy Spirit and reaffirming my commitment to Christ. I hand wrote a letter to Billy Graham asking about the Sabbath. I received a very professional, typed response from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. I accepted Christ at a crusade he held at Chavez Ravine in either 1958 or 1963.. God does not dwell in temples made with men's hands.

There are 7 days in a week. God may be worshiped on any/all of those 7 days. * SDA pastors hold worship services on Saturday and Sunday evenings. Take your pick. One of those is the Biblical first day of the week. * SDA pastors serving in chaplaincy positions hold worship services on Sunday mornings. In my service as a Federal chaplain, I have held more worship services on Sunday morning than I have held on Saturday as a a pastor of a SDA Chruch. * My service as a Fderal Chaplalin was endorsed by the General Conference who was fully awaare that I held Sunday w orship services. NOTE, IF the General Conference had not approved of wah tI did, they could have removed me from my federal position. Federal Chqaplains only serve with the permission of tlheir denominaiton. * The Sabbath is much more than a worswhip service, It is a 24 hour day devoted to God. In all of my life I have kept Saturday, the 7th day, as a Sabbth. I have never kept Sunday as a Sabbath. * If you think that mere worship on a day makes it a Sabbath, you lneed to review the Biblical and SDA teaching, as youy clearly donot understand them.

Researchers at Mass General Brigham have uncovered evidence that the thymus, a small immune system organ long thought to lose its importance after childhood, may play a major role in adult health. Two new studies found that adults with healthier thymuses were more likely to live longer and less likely to develop serious diseases. The research also suggests that thymic health may influence how well cancer patients respond to immunotherapy. The findings were published in two papers in the same issue of Nature and challenge decades of assumptions about the thymus. The results indicate that the organ remains important throughout adulthood and could eventually help guide disease prevention strategies and cancer treatment decisions. "The thymus has been overlooked for decades and may be a missing piece in explaining why people age differently, and why cancer treatments fail in some patients," said Hugo Aerts, PhD, corresponding author on the papers and director of the Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (AIM) Program at Mass General Brigham. "Our findings suggest thymic health deserves much more attention and may open new avenues for understanding how to protect the immune system as we age." What the Thymus Does Located in the chest, the thymus helps train T cells, a type of immune cell that helps defend the body against infections and disease. Because the organ gradually shrinks after puberty and produces fewer new T cells over time, many scientists assumed it played only a limited role in adult health. As a result, the thymus has received relatively little attention in large population studies. Earlier research connected T cell diversity to aging and declining immune function, but those studies were typically small and focused on blood samples. The new research took a much broader approach. Investigators analyzed data from more than 25,000 adults participating in a national lung cancer screening trial, along with more than 2,500 people enrolled in the Framingham Heart Study, a long-running study that tracks the health of generally healthy adults. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260601025352.htm

A new three-year study from researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas' Center for BrainHealth (CBH) suggests that getting older does not automatically mean losing mental sharpness. Instead, the findings indicate that brain health and cognitive abilities can continue to improve throughout life. The research, published in Scientific Reports, a Nature journal, draws on data from The BrainHealth Project (BHP), an initiative launched by CBH in 2020 to better understand how people can strengthen and optimize brain health across the lifespan. Researchers tracked 3,966 adults ranging in age from 19 to 94. This group represented roughly one-fifth of all BrainHealth Project participants. Over the course of three years, participants completed brief training activities that required only five to 15 minutes per day. BrainHealth Index Tracks Changes Over Time To evaluate changes in brain health and performance, the team used the BrainHealth Index (BHI), a patent-pending assessment developed by CBH researchers and first introduced in a 2021 pilot study. The BHI is designed to detect both improvements and declines in brain health. It measures three primary areas: clarity, emotional balance, and connectedness to people and purpose. "The BrainHealth Index brings together about 20 metrics, including validated gold-standard measures like the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire, as well as tasks designed at the Center for BrainHealth to focus on more complex thinking skills," said Lori Cook MS'02, PhD'09, CBH director of clinical research and corresponding author of the Scientific Reports study. "This battery of assessments produces insights into individual brain health and change over time. Progress is measured by comparing results with participants' own earlier scores." Cook, who also serves as an adjunct assistant professor in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, said the findings challenge common assumptions about aging and cognition. "Every brain is as unique as a fingerprint and has potential for growth," Cook said. "This study challenges the prevailing narrative of inevitable cognitive decline, suggesting instead that brain health can be proactively cultivated at any age." Brain Improvement Seen Across All Ages According to the researchers, positive changes were observed even among participants in their 80s, showing that efforts to improve brain health can be beneficial long before symptoms or disease appear and can remain effective later in life. "For too long, we've operated under the outdated notion that we need to wait until something bad happens to our brains before we do anything for them," said Sandra Bond Chapman PhD'86, senior author of the study, CBH chief director and Dee Wyly Distinguished University Chair for BrainHealth. "This study reminds us that our brain is not defined by age -- it is defined by possibility." One of the study's most notable findings involved participants who started with the lowest BrainHealth Index scores. This group experienced the largest improvements over time. "Those who are starting at the lowest level appear to have the most opportunity for growth and may be coming in with more preexisting concerns," Cook said. "As such, they may be more motivated to invest the time needed to see more growth potential. But it is noteworthy that we saw measurable growth even in those entering as high performers." https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260613034222.htm

For centuries, losing human teeth meant living with a permanent gap in your smile or relying on artificial replacements. But a groundbreaking discovery by Japanese researchers could change this reality forever, offering the possibility of naturally regrowing teeth where they’ve been lost. Led by Dr. Katsu Takahashi at Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, scientists have developed a drug that could stimulate the body to grow new teeth—a breakthrough that might one day make dental implants and dentures a thing of the past. https://japandaily.jp/regrowing-human-teeth-ending-dental-implants/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tooth regeneration therapy enters first human clinical trials in Japan Synopsis A groundbreaking human trial in Japan is exploring a revolutionary treatment to regrow teeth. Researchers have identified a way to activate dormant tooth buds, potentially offering a natural solution for tooth loss. Early results are promising, with a drug aiming for a 2030 release, heralding a new era in dental care. In Japan researchers have taken the first step of their kind by starting the first-ever human trial in a treatment that aims to help grow teeth. In May 2026, the trial is progressing with a cautious optimism, and are aiming to release the drug in 2030. Many people across the globe are who suffer from teeth loss as a result of the effects of aging, injury or genetics, this breakthrough can revolutionize dental treatment. Read more at: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/japanese-scientists-begin-human-trials-for-tooth-regrowth-drug/articleshow/130710567.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst

For generations, scientists have viewed the inability to regrow lost body parts as one of the fundamental limitations of humans and other mammals. While creatures such as salamanders can regenerate entire limbs, humans typically heal injuries by forming scar tissue. New research from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), however, suggests that regenerative abilities may not be entirely absent in mammals. Instead, they could be hidden within the body's normal healing machinery, waiting to be activated under the right conditions. "Why some animals can regenerate and others, particularly humans, can't is a big question that has been asked since Aristotle," said Dr. Ken Muneoka, a professor in the VMBS' Department of Veterinary Physiology & Pharmacology (VTPP). "I've spent my career trying to understand that." In a study published in Nature Communications, Muneoka and colleagues describe a new two-step treatment that enabled the regeneration of bone, joint structures, and ligaments. Although the regrown tissues were not perfect replicas of the originals, the researchers believe the approach could eventually help reduce scarring and improve tissue repair after amputations. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260618041508.htm

Researchers in Brazil have created a new biomaterial made from jackfruit latex, pomegranate peel extract, and simvastatin (a statin-based medication) that could offer a more effective way to treat periodontitis, a serious form of gum disease. The team, from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (FCMS) at the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP) in Sorocaba, developed the material as part of an effort to improve treatment options for a condition that affects the tissues supporting the teeth. Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease caused by infection. Over time, it can destroy the structures that hold teeth in place, leading to bone loss and reduced attachment between teeth and surrounding tissues. Current treatments are designed to control infection and inflammation, but they generally do little to regenerate damaged periodontal tissue. Other approaches, including guided tissue regeneration and bone grafting, have been explored, but their results can vary and are often difficult to predict. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260618041508.htm ------------------------------------------------------------ I have a Jackfruit tree in my yard. The fruit is the size of two smaller bowling balls. It is very popular here. When one fruit is ready, we cut it down and cut it up into pieces, then share with the neighbors. Nothing is waisted. Even the seed (about the size of dates) are boiled and eaten. Gum disease is not a problem here.

The following may be the link to the articile that I referenced above? https://spectrummagazine.org/views/catholic-or-adventist-ongoing-struggle-over-authority-95-theses/

The appellate court upheld the dismissal of aviation employees' challenges to pandemic-era workplace restrictions while strongly condemning their attorney's reliance on fabricated legal research. The post Eleventh Circuit Affirms Dismissal in Airline Vaccine Mandate Suit, Sanctions Counsel for AI-Generated Citations appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

China has 8 different political parties, in addition to various social organizations. One organization is devoted to the assistance of disabled individuals. There is a State approved church known in English as the 3 Self Patriotic Movement. Catholicism has many churches, although there is conflict between the Papal government and the Chinese Communist Party. There is also conflict between Tibetan Buddhists and the CCP. The CCP wisely eschews the interference of foreign governments/leaders, such as that of the Papacy or the Dalai Lama, in their internal affairs. Han Buddhism and Daoism also flourish in China; consequently, the idea that "China" hates any organization" is patently false. There are numerous organizations in China, including Muslim, which get along fine with the government.

There is a difference between traditionalists from whatever faith, and exegetics/ Biblical Theology. I very much respect Jewish teachers who use exegesis, Biblical Theology and archaeology etc. These are indeed brothers and sisters in the faith.

The “Poisoned Breakfast” Legend of Medieval France A popular historical anecdote claims that in a certain French city during the Middle Ages, married women would slip a small dose of poison into the breakfast they prepared for their husbands each morning. Later, in the evening, when the men returned home, the wives would serve them an antidote, ensuring they remained healthy. How the Practice Was Supposed to Work Morning: Wives added a harmless (or very mild) poison to the husband’s food. Evening: Upon return, the wife would give the antidote, neutralizing the poison. If the husband stayed away too long: The antidote would be missed, and the poison’s effects would appear — symptoms like nausea, headaches, depression, vomiting, pain, or shortness of breath. When he finally returned: The wife would unknowingly “cure” him, and he would feel better within minutes. Purpose and Effect The idea was to create the impression that being away from home caused illness and despair, while home and the wife restored health. This was meant to encourage husbands to return promptly, strengthening marital loyalty and domestic order mysuperliving.wordpress.com+1.Historical Context and SkepticismWhile the story is widely told in folktales and popular history, there is no solid historical evidence that this was a widespread or documented practice in medieval France Skeptics Stack Exchange. The Affair of the Poisons (1679–1680) did reveal that poison use was common among French society, but it involved criminal and occult activities, not marital control Britannica. The “poisoned breakfast” tale is more likely a folkloric or apocryphal story than a verified historical fact.SummaryThe “French omen” you refer to is a legendary tale about medieval wives using poison and antidote to keep husbands close. It’s a clever, dramatic story about control and love, but historians generally treat it as a folk tradition rather than a confirmed historical practice.

There is not a problem with respecting the leader of the country and being patriotic. Americans may prefer various immigrants, legal and illegal, marching around with flags of the nation they renounced when they became citizens or guests in America, or just criminals. Citizens of countries such as Thailand and China respect their leaders. Try marching around with a foreign flag, fighting the police, denouncing the country's leader, find out what it is like to be arrested and deported. In a place like China, where the Taiping rebellion took place, authorities have good reason to be wary of Christianity. The leader of the Taiping was reputedly a Sabbath keeper, claimed to be the brother of Jesus. Later, Adventists, in particular, were hated by the communist administration when Mao came to power. Had the SDA preached Christ instead of denouncing Mao as an antiChrist, the history of SDAs in China might be different. Emphasizing with the political implications of Daniel, instead of the purging of the conscience by the blood of Christ has consequences.

We live in a time when clergy of all denominations, including SDA clergy, face accusations of misconduct involving children. I am aware of a number of such accusations involving SDA and other clergy. I thought it might be well to discuss this situation as it applies to North America. I cannot speak for the rest of the world. Insurance: Most SDA institutions are covered by an insurance company that is wholly owned by the General Conference,and only insures SDA interests. Some SDA institutions are covered by Chubb Insurance Company due to the fact that it provides some tort coverage that is not provided by the General Conference company. My position: I may advise the local pastor when I am concerned, but I do not take that concern to the Conference. I can not fill that role. Physical safety: Society has established liability for children endangered by the activities around them. Such are generally common sense. All too often local congregations are not given enforced guidance on this point. Alleged Abusers & Attendance at /services: North American policy requires the following two requirements in order to attend services. * The person must be closely supervised at all times in order to attend services. The problem is that the supervisor may not be p[properly trained and therefore fail to properly supervpse. * The supervised person must agree that interested persons can be fully informed as to the nature of the charges. I do not believe that such always happens. Investigation: SDA organizations may be required to investigate accusations.. This nay involve criminal investigation. I have taught this subject to hundreds of military chaplains. Clergy have a very limited immunity from reporting, which is often misunderstood . I am personally aware of clergy who were convicted in criminal court for not reporting. Conduct that cannot be charged criminally can be investigated by outside agencies,for a fee. SDA organizarions do make use of such companies. I am personally aware of SDA organiztions spending thousands of dollars to fully invesigate such conduct.

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A new study published in the journal Thorax has found that higher vitamin A levels are associated with improved lung function in both children and adults with asthma, while higher vitamin D levels are linked to better lung function and slower biological aging of lung cells in adults. The research analyzed data from nearly 1,200 children in the Genetic Epidemiology of Asthma in Costa Rica (GACRS) study and about 1,000 adults in the Omic Determinants of Longitudinal Lung Function in Asthma (ODOLLFA) study. According to lead author Rinku Sharma, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in the Channing Division of Network Medicine at Mass General Brigham at Harvard Medical School, and senior author Michael McGeachie, PhD, assistant professor of medicine at the same institution, the findings add evidence for vitamin A's role in lung health and suggest vitamin D may influence epigenetic aging. Vitamin A is typically linked to eye health, while vitamin D is most closely associated with bone health, but both have been studied for their roles in immune system regulation and cellular growth. Study Design and Methods Researchers used data from two observational studies: the GACRS study involving children and the ODOLLFA study involving adults. They measured participants' vitamin A and D levels alongside lung function tests such as forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1). The study also examined epigenetic markers of aging in adults using DNA methylation and microRNA analysis to evaluate biological age compared to chronological age. According to the authors, the analysis controlled for factors including age, sex, body mass index, and smoking history to isolate associations between vitamin levels and lung health outcomes. The researchers noted that vitamins A and D share important biological pathways involved in immune function and tissue maintenance, which is why they were studied together. Key Findings: Vitamin A and Lung Function, Vitamin D and Biological Aging Children and adults with asthma who had higher vitamin A levels showed better lung function, the study reported. The association remained after adjusting for potential confounders. For vitamin D, higher levels were associated with improved lung function in adults and with lower evidence of accelerated epigenetic aging, as measured by DNA methylation clocks. McGeachie told Medical News Today that these findings “reinforce previous research” and that vitamin A appeared to benefit across age groups, while vitamin D’s effects on aging were novel. Sharma added that one of the most exciting findings is that the benefits appear to be partly mediated through epigenetic mechanisms, including microRNAs and DNA methylation. Broader research supports the importance of these vitamins; [1] notes that vitamin D supplementation is used to prevent various diseases, including multiple sclerosis and hypertension, and [2] highlights vitamin A's functions in growth and cell division. Expert Reactions and Limitations Pulmonologist Khaled Abu-Ihweij, MD, of Hackensack Meridian Health, called the results “encouraging” but emphasized the study shows association, not causation, and called for randomized controlled trials. Jimmy Johannes, MD, of MemorialCare, said the study reaffirms known links and adds “molecular markers of aging” as a new dimension, but noted more research is needed on nutrition and lung health. Both experts stressed that no changes in clinical recommendations should be made based on this observational study alone, and that causality must be established. The findings align with broader discussions about nutrition and lung health; for example, [3] describes strategies to improve lung function through diet, including foods like kiwi, tomatoes, and wild-caught fish that reduce inflammation and slow age-related lung decline. Conclusion and Next Steps The researchers plan to investigate how genetic variation interacts with vitamins A and D and epigenetic mechanisms to influence lung health and aging, according to Sharma. “By integrating genetics, epigenetics, and nutrition, we hope to better understand why some individuals benefit more than others and ultimately identify personalized strategies to promote healthy lung aging,” she said. The authors acknowledged the study’s limitations, including its observational design and the inability to prove direct cause-and-effect, but said the findings support further investigation into nutritional strategies for asthma management. The study adds to a growing body of evidence linking vitamins A and D to respiratory health. [4] highlights the importance of optimizing vitamin D levels for overall health, and [5] discusses natural anti-inflammatory supplements as safer alternatives to pharmaceutical drugs for conditions like asthma. https://www.naturalnews.com/2026-07-08-vitamin-a-d-linked-to-better-lung-function.html

There is a trick that has protected failed utopias better than any secret police force. Socialism and communism, the argument goes, are two different things. Every time socialism… The post Socialism Promises. Communism Collects. appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

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Women could not "do the job" of firemen either. Lacked the upper body strength to pass the physical requirements. When the fire chief of Los Angeles made this public, rather than refuse women entry into the fire department, they fired the chief. This kind of stuff is/was not unusual in California civil service. There are many people working in certain occupations who should not be there. Social engineering types ultimately control the hiring process. Wonder who controls the process of placing a tranny as an Elder in a Christian church? Considering the number of likely qualified men with a wife and children who recognize his leadership compared with the number of transgendered in the congregation, are we to believe that a transgendered person is the best choice? Adventist congregations are dumbfounded and astonied at the rise of the sexual deviant in the denomination but do nothing about it. Years ago, there was a YouTube interview with a young female pastor who was placed by the conference over a church. Half the congregation left, either the church or that congregation. Probably something similar is going to take place with homosexuals. They will be placed in leadership positions, regardless of what the congregation wants, or the deluded congregations will welcome them. One of the SDA pastors pushing for homosexual inclusion was under psychiatric care. He ultimately left the denominational ministry, is doing counselling to help gays accept themselves. Working with AIDS patients, many of my coworkers were either gay or lesbian. The agency provided counselling sessions to help the workers deal with their own issues, not of only grief at seeing so many young people die a miserable death but of their own sexuality. Most of them, if they could, would probably choose a straight lay in the missionary position to a form of sexual expression which, in those days, was potentially lethal. Choosing Jesus was always an option but most of them hated Him, Christians, church, i.e., they loved darkness rather than light.

Well looks like we are on the road to 'Peace' in the Middle East......... "DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Hamas militant group said Monday it had dissolved its government in Gaza and is preparing to transfer power to a technical committee backed by the United Nations as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal. Hamas did not say whether it planned to take the crucial step of disarming or handing over security to an international force, but described its decision as evidence of its commitment to Gaza’s reconstruction after years of war. It was unclear if the move, announced by a lower-level official, would lead to any meaningful change on the ground. The Board of Peace, the new entity led by President Donald Trump with the mandate of governing and rebuilding Gaza, said it was aware of the Hamas announcement but said it would assess the impact based on “actions, not promises.” The board stressed in a statement on X that the technocratic committee must control all weapons in Gaza, as laid out in the ceasefire agreement. At a news conference Monday, Ismail al-Thawabta, general director of the Hamas-run Government Media Office, said “only technical and professional staff” would remain in their positions to run the Palestinian enclave’s day-to-day affairs. “All employees working in service provision are ‘state employees’ and are fully prepared to work under the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza,” al-Thawabta said during a press conference in the courtyard of Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah. Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem called it “a positive step forward on the path to implement the ceasefire deal.” Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed committee

A note before we begin: This story borrows its shape from Edward Everett Hale's fictional short story, "The Man Without a Country," published in The Atlantic Monthly in December 1863. The post The Man Without a Country: A Modern Telling appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

Seventh-day Adventist history is a complex tapestry of bold moral courage and institutional compromise. While early pioneers fearlessly engaged in political action, fighting Sunday blue laws and practicing… The post The Adventist Church and Political Pressure: A History of Resistance, Accommodation, and the Call to Justice appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

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📸 Parting shot Green gentians are blooming in the mountains outside Crested Butte, Colo. Photo: John Frank/Axios The rare green gentian, or monument plant, is superblooming on Colorado's hillsides — a rare phenomenon during which tons of dormant wildflowers blossom simultaneously. The plant lives 20–60 years, but only blooms once, and then dies. Axios Denver's John Frank tells us.

Firefighters contain a blustery blaze at the Lower Pacific Heights house of worship as the congregation relies on its recent message of hope. The post Three-Alarm Fire Devastates Historic San Francisco Church Days After Sermon on Triumph Over Loss appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

Looking Back at Our Pioneers, Our Failures, and Our Prophetic Responsibility in an Age of Compromise The post The Adventist Church and Political Pressure: A History of Resistance, Accommodation, and the Call to Justice appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

A historic Methodist seminary is cut off from its denomination over the politics of sex, exposing a deep rift in American Protestantism. The post 3 Years After Revival at Asbury: Why the United Methodist Church Is Locking Out Its Largest Seminary appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

Whistleblowing, a midnight transit drop-off, and why a corporate church hierarchy can't hide from a father who happens to be an expert in institutional accountability. The post Midnight in Toledo: How the Ohio Conference Apparently Abandoned Two 18-year-old Camp Counselors on Father’s Day appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

HOUSTON — When a high school football practice in Sugar Land, Texas, devolved into an alleged assault, it set off a chain reaction that ultimately forced a state appellate court… The post Texas Judges Draw a Sharp Line Between Biblical Curriculum and Player Safety appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

In a 6–3 decision, the justices rule that domestic corporations cannot be sued under the Alien Tort Statute for aiding overseas surveillance and torture. The post High Court Curbs Federal Jurisdiction Over Global Human Rights Abuses appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

These people are either stupid or diabolical. In Laos, there are posted signs warning of the danger foreigners pose to young children. Years ago, in Malaysia there was a young person who identified as an ESL teacher and a Christian missionary. He thus gained the confidence of people. In turn, he molested children. He was so proud of himself, he prepared a book on child molesting in Asia for publication on the dark web. He returned to his home in Great Britain for some reason. He was promptly arrested, convicted, and sent to prison. He was killed in prison by other inmate/s. There was an SDA prison inmate, convicted of child molesting. His lawyer told him he could beat the case if he just kept his mouth shut. He felt so guilty and ashamed of what he had done, he spoke about it too freely, disclosing information which got him convicted. Very charming and grandfatherly type man. Upon his prison arrival, he was escorted by a couple of inmates to a private place and given the beating of his life. Not killed, he was lucky. Not all pedophiles are ashamed. They have the forehead of a harlot (Jeremiah 3:3). Not all survive the beating.

Recently a secular fashion magazine decided to do an article on the health benefits of being a Seventh-day Adventist. They invited me to weigh in as an “expert witness”. I share below the question the reporter asked and my answer. I thought you might find it worth your time to read: (Reporter’s Question)What are ten […] The post Adventist Principles and Health appeared first on Jon Paulien's Blog. View the full article

✈️ Parting shot! Photo: Michael Meath Reader Michael Meath of Lewes, Del., sends us this view from the skies: "Flying my Cessna 172 over Cape Henlopen State Park and the Delaware Bay at sunset."

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has reversed a district court decision that dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) against Concordia University… The post Fifth Circuit Reverses Dismissal in Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Governance Dispute appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

In 1890 the Supreme Court knew exactly what religion was, which should have been the first warning. Certainty on a question like this is usually the sound of a man… The post What is "Religion" anyway? appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

On the evening of June 5, 2026, in a chapel in Riverside, the president of La Sierra University stood before seven graduates and told them, “I am La Sierra,” and… The post The Shield They Are Dismantling appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

Three Protestant bodies spent one week at war over the body. The only church adding members is the one that refused to hold the argument. The Southern Baptist Convention reached… The post Everybody’s Wrong, and Rome Is Filling Up appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

The plane lands and the visitor steps into a country she was warned about. She knows the America that shouts. She braces for it. Then a stranger holds the door,… The post Borrowed Light: The Faith Beneath the American Welcome appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

As an American, my baseline for “hate speech” is comfortably anchored in the First Amendment. In the United States, we operate under the near-absolute protection of the Brandenburg v. Ohio… The post The Great Northern Shift: How Canada’s Bill C-9 Reconfigures the Landscape of Hate Speech appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article