You know you're a Seventh-day Adventist if . . . .

[Byfaithalone1]

. . . You were thrilled when, many years ago, fast food restaurants switched to vegetable oil for their french fries.

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[Byfaithalone1]

. . . You were relieved to learn that animal products do not remain in the gelatin after it is cooked.

BFA

 

[Byfaithalone1]

. . . You were excited by the new trend of caffiene-free sodas.

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[Byfaithalone1]

. . . You've ever eaten a "Veggie-Whopper."

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[Byfaithalone1]

. . . You can agree with the person sitting in the pew next to you that the sabbath is the great dividing line between those who receive the mark of the beast and those who receive the seal of God, but you cannot agree with the person sitting in the pew next to you about how the sabbath is to be kept.

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[Princessdi]

Yes, yes, BFA! My Mom can't wait until the movies hit dvd. They beat it down to Blockbuster! LOL!!!

Not only the fast oof places, but the cookie people(Oreos FINALLY, not Hydrox! LOL!!), Jello.........LOL

Veggie Whopper, had a firend who went into Bruger King and order a double Whopper with no meat...........LOL!!!

Oh yeah Caffein free!

Now see you all must have been doing it wrong.........if you sounded good out there caroling, people came to you! LOL!!! Or better yet play the King's Heralds....anyone no where I can find their christmas album? LOL!!

 

[Byfaithalone1]

. . . You've ever opposed anti-abortion laws because you were concerned that, if we begin to legislate morality, we will move toward passing laws that prohibit worship on Saturday (though you truly do feel that abortion is wrong).

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[M-Class]

You've attended a vespers service that was a presentation on hydrotherapy.

 

[Byfaithalone1]

You've attended a vespers service that was a presentation on hydrotherapy.

As a matter of a fact, I have! I've also attended vespers services that cover the value of charcoal tablets.

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[Princessdi]

See! Now somebody just tried that at our church a few months ago. I smelled a rat and didn't go. Why do they do that? That is sooo shady! So they can be finished with "vespers" in time to sell the products

 

[WaldensianFaith]

As a matter of a fact, I have! I've also attended vespers services that cover the value of charcoal tablets.

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Lol. Sounds familiar, though more for Saturday/Sabbath evening programs than Friday night ones.

... you've heard a "health nugget" during announcements on how to cut your toenails. Hm, could be taking the right-arm of the message a little far.

 

[Eagle55]

I don't find any of these insults funny.

 

[VictorC]

I don't find any of these insults funny.

This particular thread shares the experiences of the Adventist lifestyle, and has nothing in the tenor of an insult. You must admit that it reveals a subculture that those outside the Adventist experience (me) aren't aware of.

 

[Eagle55]

This particular thread shares the experiences of the Adventist lifestyle, and has nothing in the tenor of an insult. You must admit that it reveals a subculture that those outside the Adventist experience (me) aren't aware of.

It does not "reveal" any such thing, so I would never "admit" that it does. They are insults, and you can't gloss it over.

 

[VictorC]

It does not "reveal" any such thing, so I would never "admit" that it does. They are insults, and you can't gloss it over.

If the experiences of Adventism are an insult to you, why do you identify with Adventism as a member?

 

[Byfaithalone1]

It does not "reveal" any such thing, so I would never "admit" that it does. They are insults, and you can't gloss it over.

There comes a point where we begin to take ourselves far too seriously. I started this thread as a less serious place in which we can share experiences. It isn't my purpose to insult. I'd like to continue with the less serious tone that has characterized this thread up to this point.

In this thread, folks with a variety of doctrinal views -- ranging from the most historic SDA to the most progressive -- have been able to share experiences and share a wink and a nod about the subculture of SDAism. Every experience I shared has been a genuine part of my own history. It may or may not resonate with you. From the responses in this thread, I've learned that my experience is not unique. I respectfully request that we avoid turning this into yet another oppositional thread. Let's enjoy the commonality that is our shared experience. If it isn't your experience, then I certainly respect that and I trust that you'll find another thread that is more in line with where you've been.

Thanks for honoring my request.

Kind regards, the originator of this thread,
BFA

 

[Byfaithalone1]

. . . You've ever roasted SuperLinks over a bonfire.

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[Byfaithalone1]

. . . You used to volunteer for "Dorcas" by washing and folding donated clothes.

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[Byfaithalone1]

. . . You know the tune that accompanies these lyrics: "Sabbath School is over; it's time to go to church. Goodbye; Goodbye. Be always kind and good."

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P.S. Please correct me if I've gotten these lyrics wrong.

 

[Sophia7]

There comes a point where we begin to take ourselves far too seriously. I started this thread as a less serious place in which we can share experiences. It isn't my purpose to insult. I'd like to continue with the less serious tone that has characterized this thread up to this point.

In this thread, folks with a variety of doctrinal views -- ranging from the most historic SDA to the most progressive -- have been able to share experiences and share a wink and a nod about the subculture of SDAism. Every experience I shared has been a genuine part of my own history. It may or may not resonate with you. From the responses in this thread, I've learned that my experience is not unique. I respectfully request that we avoid turning this into yet another oppositional thread. Let's enjoy the commonality that is our shared experience. If it isn't your experience, then I certainly respect that and I trust that you'll find another thread that is more in line with where you've been.

Thanks for honoring my request.

Kind regards, the originator of this thread,
BFA