White Estate Responds

[Gregory Matthews]

For some background on this, see the post: Ellen White Today.

The White Estate has issued a response stating their reasons for asking that the book, Reclaiming the Prophet, not be published.  You may access that at:

https://whiteestate.org/about/issues1/ref-lib/statement-regarding-reclaiming-the-prophet-an-honest-defense-of-ellen-whites-gift/

 

[Gregory Matthews]

I have posted the following on the AT website.

The comment by the White Estate should be read in full. It is interesting. It is possible that the book may have some imperfections. It is possible that the White Estate may have some valid issues with the book. But, the leadership of this denomination, including the White Estate, has completely misunderstood the thinking of the thoughtful Adventist of today if they think that the appropriate response is to cancel its publication and circulation. The appropriate response would have been to engage in public debate on the issues. This action of the White Estate will result in further loss of thinking SDA members. It is a clear indication, shortly before our upcoming GC Session, that we need new leadership.

[Gregory Matthews]

If the Seventh-day Adventist denomination is to meet the ethos of today, it must engage the thinking of today.  I cannot relegate such to that which is closed to the general membership/public.