Leaderboard

More on Project 2025: The following article provided additional comments on Project 2025. https://spectrummagazine.org/views/columns/the-hypocrisy-of-project-2025/

100 Years in Iraq: In May the SDA Church celebrated 100 years of ministry in Iraq. see: https://adventistreview.org/news/the-seventh-day-adventist-church-in-iraq-celebrates-its-100th-anniversary/ \

Adventist Mythology: God is not honored by falsehoods. The following article reports on some common falsehoods that were once circulated in Adventism. NOTE: I remember them as a youth, which I quickly rejected as false. The truth does not need to be defended by falsehoods. https://atoday.org/the-great-adventist-mythology/

?️ Death of "double haters" Screenshot: CNN Vice President Harris' entrance into the race has all but killed one of this election cycle's most-talked-about groups — the "double haters," who dislike both candidates, according to a new N.Y. Times/Siena College poll. Why it matters: Until last week, an unprecedented share of voters held unfavorable views of both President Biden and former President Trump. Biden is now out of the race. Trump's approval numbers are at their highest level ever recorded by a Times/Siena poll. Harris has also gained 10 points since February. ? By the numbers: "With both Ms. Harris and Mr. Trump riding high, the number of voters who dislike both candidates has plunged to 8 percent, down from 20 percent in Times/Siena polls so far this year," N.Y. Times polling guru Nate Cohn writes. Keep reading (gift link — no subscription required). ?? Bibi's parting shot Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was upset by Vice President Harris' statement after their meeting — and is concerned it will harm the negotiations over Gaza, an Israeli official told reporters. Why it matters: Harris' meeting with Netanyahu — her first with a foreign leader since launching her campaign — took place at a critical moment in negotiations over a possible deal, Axios' Barak Ravid writes. After a 40-minute meeting, Harris said she pressed Netanyahu to conclude a hostage and ceasefire deal. "It is time for this war to end in a way where Israel is secure, all the hostages are released, the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza ends and the Palestinian people can exercise their right to freedom, dignity and self-determination," she said. Keep reading ... Watch her statement.

Epic Harris honeymoon Photo illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios. Photos: Spencer Platt and Daniel Steinle/Bloomberg via Getty Images Just last week, a supremely confident Donald Trump was at the center of the political universe — soaking in a raucous atmosphere at the GOP convention after narrowly surviving an assassination attempt. This week, it's Democrats — not Republicans — whose party is riding a historic sugar high, Axios' Zachary Basu writes. Why it matters: Vice President Kamala Harris is reveling in record fundraising, an early bump in the polls, and a growing grassroots army. It's a honeymoon of epic proportions — but one the Trump campaign is betting won't last. ? State of play: A New York Times/Siena College poll out yesterday found Harris trailing Trump by just 1 point among likely voters nationwide, closing the 6-point gap Trump recorded over President Biden in early July. Trump pollster Tony Fabrizio predicted in a memo this week: "Before long, Harris' 'honeymoon' will end and voters will refocus on her role as Biden's partner and co-pilot." ?️ The big picture: After weeks of division and despair over Biden's candidacy, the Democratic Party's rapid consolidation behind Harris cleared the way for an unprecedented election sprint.. Between Sunday and Tuesday, the Harris campaign says it raised a staggering $126 million — much of it from small-donor donors contributing for the first time. Democratic megadonors who had turned their backs on Biden were suddenly energized, rushing to host glitzy fundraisers and write massive checks. Zoom in: Harris' public appearances this week have reflected that enthusiasm. In Wisconsin on Tuesday, she held the campaign's biggest rally ever, according to campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon. In Indianapolis on Wednesday, Harris delivered a speech to a historically Black sorority as part of a push to galvanize a demographic long described as the "backbone" of the Democratic Party. In Houston yesterday, Harris' remarks to the American Federation of Teachers were delayed several minutes because of the crowd's incessant cheering. What to watch: With the new-look Democratic campaign less than a week old, Harris allies see ample opportunities for sustained momentum. Interest has surged around her search for a running mate. The Democratic convention, kicking off 24 days from now, is expected to be a festive celebration of the party's new leaders. ? Reality check: Republicans are preparing to blanket the airwaves over the next several weeks in hopes of bringing the Harris honeymoon to an abrupt halt. Trump and allies were booked to outspend Harris' team 25-to-1 on TV and radio ads — more than $68 million for Republicans compared to just $2.6 million for Democrats — in the period that began Monday, the day after Biden stepped aside, through the end of August, according to an AP analysis of data from the media tracking firm AdImpact. ⚡ Breaking: Obamas endorse Harris Former President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama this morning became the final high-profile Democratic leaders to publicly back Vice President Harris. Why it matters: The Obamas will add star power to Harris' campaign, which picked up the party's support with stunning speed and efficiency after President Biden stepped aside, Axios' April Rubin writes. Obama said in a campaign video: "We are gonna do everything we can to help propel you into the presidency and continue the amazing legacy that Joe Biden and you have been able to establish. "Michelle and I couldn't be prouder to endorse you and to do everything we can to get you through this election and into the Oval Office." Watch the video ...

Harris tries to thread the needle on Gaza after meeting with Netanyahu Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic nominee for president, is attempting to bridge divides within the party over the war in Gaza. She delivered remarks after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday that reflected a delicate balancing act on one of the country’s most divisive political issues. Read more. Key points: Some Democrats have been critical of President Joe Biden’s steadfast support for Israel despite the increasing death toll among Palestinians, and Harris is trying to unite her party for the election battle with Republican candidate Donald Trump. Harris had some forceful comments, and the administration also appeared to be stepping up pressure on the Israelis to not let the moment pass to get a deal done. "We cannot look away in the face of these tragedies. We cannot allow ourselves to become numb to the suffering. And I will not be silent,” she said. But Harris did not deviate from the administration’s approach to the conflict. She said nothing about military assistance for Israel, which some Democrats want to cut. Instead, she tried to refocus the conversation around mitigating the calamity in Gaza, and she used language intended to nudge Americans toward an elusive middle ground. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris Netanyahu will meet Trump at Mar-a-Lago, mending a yearslong rift Harris says she’s ready to debate Trump and accuses him of ‘backpedaling’ from Sept. 10 faceoff

SDA Evangelism: The following article raises substantial questions that need study. https://spectrummagazine.org/views/evangelism-is-marketing-can-adventists-do-it-ethically/

Theophilus, the purpose of Club Adventist is to be a place where people of differing understandings can engage in civil, even if frank, discussions of issues. Your comment that the magazine Adventist Today is a rag that desires to turn people away from the Bible is hardly civil. By saying such, you open yourself up to people saying that same about you. If someone were to do that, I would take immediate action. I ask that you refrain, in the future, from making such comments. Your quote from the With Estate contributed to the discussion. However, I believe that it was an old quote. In more modern times, additional comments made by EGW have been discovered that were not generally known at the time that the White Estate quote was made. It is appropriate to engage in in-depth discussions of what EGW has said on a subject. It is proper to better understand what she wrote as well as what the Bible teaches on a subject. If people differ as to what the Bible teaches and/or what EGW taught, it does not mean that they reject either her of the Bible.