One can discover a disturbing phenomenon by taking a quick look at the online Bible sites that give us access to many different translations. One might think that a few modern translators were simply taking too many creative liberties, but in this article, I will show that they appear to have intentionally altered the Word of God with respect to the Sanctuary Doctrine.
Read MoreBig Brother is Watching
If we have reached the level of sophistication in which parents can track their children's online movements, why would we be surprised that God has the ability to not only record our actions and our words, but more important: record the deepest, darkest, most private thoughts, intentions, and motivations of our hearts?
Read MoreThe genius of Seventh-day Adventism
Many who observe and participate in the discussions we have on this site—and perhaps elsewhere—regarding current Adventist theological issues, may well wonder if the issues in question offer any realistic hope of resolution.
Read MoreTwo sins easily missed
Sin isn’t something we like to talk about, or even like to think about too deeply. It makes us uncomfortable and therefore it is much easier to dismiss sin as wrongdoing, a mistake or even an inherent weakness.
Read MoreThe real problem of pain
Yes, it is true that the innocent suffer in our world, but when humanity makes God the problem, instead of the solution, we only prolong our pain.
Read MoreFive years of indoctrination
It is with considerable reluctance that I write this analysis of the theology that is being promoted in Adventist World.
Read MoreDishonest pastors: does your church have one?
The recent passing of Robert Folkenberg (a retired GC president of the Adventist world church), reminded me of my time at Avondale and the unsettling events I witnessed as a theology student in the early 1990’s.
Read MoreConversion without drama
Attention and controversy has swirled of late around the conversion narrative told by a prominent candidate in the current U.S. presidential campaign.
Read MoreFor he is a prophet
The book of Genesis gives a wonderful lesson about our reactions toward a prophet of God when they err.
Read MoreShape of the planet: both sides have a point
Relativistic thinking has been a notable factor in very recent (and continuing) Seventh-day Adventist controversies.
Read MoreWrangling with history
Ervin Taylor recently wrote an article in Adventist Today that contained a proposed apology letter from Elder Ted Wilson to Pope Francis.
Read MoreAre you acting on your Seventh-day Adventist beliefs?
The true measurement of a person's worth isn't what they say they believe in, but what they do in defense of those beliefs.
Read MoreUgly Americans
In 1958 Eugene Burdick and William Lederer published "The Ugly American," a novel dealing with the inept political machinations of Americans in Southeast Asia. This bestseller birthed the expression “ugly American."
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