In the shifting terrain of 1880s America, the National Reform Association (NRA) emerged as a voice determined to shape the nation's core values. Founded in 1864, the NRA's bod mission was to embed the recognition of God's sovereignty directly into the United States Constitution.

A number of prominent voices are articulating an eschatological narrative that is foreign to what Scripture actually states regarding how the end will play out. This has resulted in confusion, disunity and debates on social media and other media outlets. Unfortunately, many are mistaking political ideology and theories for Adventism and Scripture. This has resulted in misdirected focus, time and energy on peripheral matters that are depleting our limited energies and diverting us from our shared message and mission as Seventh-day Adventists. These matters are consequential. 

Contrary to what some have alleged, the bill in question does not threaten Constitutionally protected speech. In the bill’s own language, speaking of the intimidation it prohibits: “Intimidate does not include constitutionally protected activity or conduct that serves a legitimate purpose.” http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billengrossed/House/pdf/2023-HEBH-4474.pdf