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Not sure what is wrong with being "anti catholic" unless it refers to hatred of individuals. I'm against the Papacy as an institution. Probably much of what EGW wrote about the papacy wanting to rule the world is correct. That doesn't mean that all RCs or every corner of Roman Catholicism is bad.

This article says nothing about a buttocks. It quotes Exodus 33:23 which distinguishes the "back parts" from the face. Most versions say "You can see my back but not my face." There is a word for "buttocks" in the Bible and that word is not used in Exodus 33:23. As for Canright's articles, they reflect what he believed at that time and they were printed in the Review. Apparently, others thought they had merit. No matter. The denomination was based upon the error regarding the cleansing of the sanctuary. It was soon after its inception repudiated. Not sure how many SDA would agree with Canright's views of 100+ years ago. I do recall that we had this discussion a while back. Probably, my views are about the same, Neither EGW nor the SDA pioneers necessarily reflect my personal beliefs.

(N) 2 Corinthians 9:7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give ; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.?

(N) Psalm 73:26 ? My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.

For thoughts on the wife of a pastor who did not measure up to expectations, see: https://atoday.org/aunt-sevvy-our-pastors-wife-doesnt-help-out-in-church/ NOTE: I once became the pastor of a congregation a member came to me and expressed hope that my wife would be more available than the previous pastor's wife. I happened to know that she had a serious illness of which the congregation had not been informed.

Perhaps we did. I suggested a quote to resolve the question between you and Chaplain Matthews as well as others who might be interested.

For an interesting political article see: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/new-mexico-couy-griffin-trump-removed_n_6317876fe4b0faa556c1912d

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(N) Proverbs 28:5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the Lord understand all things. ?

Of course God already knows. The purpose for the Investigative Judgment is a reflective twofold. Too often we study salvation as in me and my personal salvation. God is working from the great controversy theme for the safety of the entire universe. Events leading up to what ever was here turning into complete chaos lead to the two sides of the great controversy being formed; at that time God moved from purely evidence to a little bit of proof as he hovered over the chaos and said "Let there be light" both starting an amazing week; but also announcing that history was moving in a way where they could learn more things about God, thus let there be light about God. This starts the history of what was to become the fallen race. Now, although the two sides of the great controversy were formed; they did not yet close their probation. They watched the events of history, especially the life of Jesus, then his passion. At the cross all but humans closed their probation one way or another. However, even though those who choose to be faithful to God learned enough to never ever want to leave him not matter what, and having total trust in him. God is infinite, finite beings are unable to grasp all the knowledge and greatness of God; but we will be learning more and more through out eternity. In the mid-1840s earth had reached a point in history where the ancient world was starting to be re-discovered. This was the opening of a time where we could study the Bible like never before. In ancient though events in heaven and earth reflect each other. This time of deeper investigation of the pages of scripture were met by it's heavenly counterpart of God reviewing with the angels and beings from other worlds the lives of those who claimed to follow him. They see those who claimed to accept him, such as Judas, and see what God tried to do for them and what went wrong. They also see those who claimed to accept him such as Abraham, and what went right. They review the difference Jesus made in the lives of sinners on earth. This gives them a clearer understanding of just how God saves us. And in the process this gives them a clearer picture of how God saved them. This lets there be more light, more of an understanding of God. We will have these mile stones all through out eternity. This is just one of these that corresponded with the events on earth in how say the Rosetta Stone gave the key to understanding strange ancient languages; Edward Robinson's first trip the the Bible lands being published and read, which opened the door to Biblical archaeology, including coming across ancient writings and the culture and increased knowledge of the Bible which can lead to increased knowledge of God; better knowledge of ancient words in more of their richness. And of course the increased spread of knowledge that started with and grew out of the telegraph. The investigative judgment is simply Earth's history reached the changing point described above; and ancient understandings of how events in heaven and earth reflect each other opens not only for humans the chance to get to know God better through what we are learning about the ancient world, but that the heavenly counterpart can get to know God better through learning about first, whether or not we really responded to his workings on our hearts, and thus how he saves us, and this gives them a deeper knowledge of their own salvation and awakens discoveries that lead to knowledge that gives them more love for Christ.

(N) Proverbs 29:23 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. ✨

(N) 2 Corinthians 1:5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.