Something Positive I can say about SDA.

[Pythons]

They do raise money to help people that are in a bad place, be it in education, lack of food, etc With some of the things I've said about the theology of Adventists I didn't want the SDA's to think I was totally against them.

The "Students" of Southeran Adventist Univ raised some money to help with education in El Salvador - the Prez evidently lost a bet so he dyed his hair LOL... Good show guys - There is much about Adventism I like!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeVUk0QBQLU

 

[EastCoastRemnant]

That video saddened my heart... more evidence that Adventist schools are far from the learning centers that our pioneers envisioned for our youth. Did that look like dancing to the Lord? And what was a chinese dragon doing up on stage!

 

[EastCoastRemnant]

There is much about Adventism I like!

What you're liking is the Jesuit influenced destruction of Adventist youth... go figure.

 

[OntheDL]

What you're liking is the Jesuit influenced destruction of Adventist youth... go figure.

YouTube - The late Alberto Rivera exposes Jesuit infiltration

 

[Pythons]

What in the video do you feel shows Jesuit influenced destruction of SDA youth?
...Is it the strange dance or the blue hair?
...None of which I've observed at Catholic Univ convocations.

Perhaps it's the basketball hoops you can see in the video....
...It appears there are 4 of them in the gymnasium.
...Ellen White rebuked "The Gentile amusements" as idolatry.

In the night season I was a witness to the performance that was carried on on the school grounds. The students who engaged in the grotesque mimicry that was seen, acted out the mind of the enemy, some in a very unbecoming manner. A view of things was presented before me in which the students were playing games of tennis and cricket. Then I was given instruction regarding the character of these amusements. They were presented to me as a species of idolatry, like the idols of the nations. There were more than visible spectators on the ground. Satan and his angels were there, making impressions on human minds. Angels of God, who minister to those who shall be heirs of salvation, were also present, not to approve, but to disapprove. They were ashamed that such an exhibition should be given by the professing children of God. The forces of the enemy gained a decided victory, and God was dishonored. He who gave His life to refine, ennoble, and sanctify human beings was grieved at the performance. {PH145 44.2}

The mind thus educated to enjoy physical taxation in practical life becomes enlarged, and through culture and training, well disciplined and richly furnished for usefulness, and acquires a knowledge essential to be a help and blessing to themselves and to others. Let every student consider, and be able to say, I study, I work, for eternity. They can learn to be patiently industrious and persevering in their combined efforts of physical and mental labor. What force of powers is put into your games of football and your other inventions after the way of the Gentiles--exercises which bless no one! Just put the same powers into exercise in doing useful labor, and would not your record be more pleasing to meet in the great day of God? {SpTEd 191.1}

Be sober,' be vigilant" (not in kicking football and in educating yourselves in the objectionable games which ought to make every Christian blush with mortification at the after-thoughts)--"be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour." Yes, he is on your playground watching your amusements, catching every soul that he finds off his guard, sowing his seeds in human minds, and controlling the human intellect. For Christ's sake call a halt at the Battle Creek College, and consider the after-workings upon the heart and the character and principles, of these amusements copied after the fashion of other schools. You have been steadily progressing in the ways of the Gentiles, and not after the example of Jesus Christ. Satan is on the school ground; he is present in every exercise in the schoolroom. The students that have had their minds deeply excited in their games, are not in the best condition to receive the instruction, the counsel, the reproof, most essential for them in this life and for the future immortal life. {SpTEd 186.1}

The infiltration appears to have saturated Adventist learning centers...
...Observe these Adventist girls playing "soccor".
YouTube - PAA girls soccer game

Even worse than that is an association of Adventists who participate in Cricket...
YouTube - Maryland Adventist cricket Association

Going even deeper we see football being promoted.
YouTube - Dexterville SDA Elementary School Football

Finally, the apex of apostasy is demonstrated when an SDA pastor appeals....
...To collect signatures for pledges of money to put a Sabbath advert on the "Big Game" itself.
...The very peak of the mountain of Gentile idolatry.

Sign The Sabbath Super Bowl Petition!


Still, I think the S.A.U. deserves a pat on the back for helping their fellow man...
...And while I don't agree with Ellen White that Soccor and football is a medium for Satan to whisper into the ears of youth.
...I think it is important to realize that perhaps members of other religions are not as stupid as may be advertised.

 

[Shrewsbury]

I know that the current President of the British SDA church has nothing against football (Soccer) or cricket. I can't see why playing these sports would be see as satanic, to be honest.

 

[Stryder06]

I know that the current President of the British SDA church has nothing against football (Soccer) or cricket. I can't see why playing these sports would be see as satanic, to be honest.

One must understand things sr white said in the light of the times. Consider also that she did not explain the actual activities that were going on during these events. It's not the playing of the game that is the problem so much so as it is the activities going on amongst the participants.

Think of it like this, in modern day football, the athletes, besides trying to hurt each other, bicker, fight, and curse one another. Is that Godly behavior? Many sports encourage adversity among the participants which is not pleasing to God. One should not be engaged in a game that puts the focus of ones mind on how they can best hurt or intimidate the opposition.

Too often individuals will assume that Sr White's warnings regarding entertainment and recreation are blanket statements condemning them as ungodly, when that isn't the case.

 

[OntheDL]

I know that the current President of the British SDA church has nothing against football (Soccer) or cricket. I can't see why playing these sports would be see as satanic, to be honest.

In competitive sports, you have competition, winners and losers. Where did the spirit of the competition originate? Then you have the 'starrs' glorified by the media, worshipped like gods and idols.

I like football (soccer) and hockey. I know I get angry when my team loses. Is that Christ-like character? It's something we (I) have to overcome.

 

[Pythons]

Ellen White stated that it was the "Character" of the amusements she specifically mentioned....
...Satan is actually on the playground IN the games of tennis, football and cricket.
....If the Gentiles play it - it is a species of Idolatry according to The Spirit of Prophecy.

The oddity in this teaching beyond the actual character of these sports being Satanic in an of themselves...
...Is that Ellen didn't consider herself a "Gentile".
...She spoke as if she was Jewish by rebuking the Gentiles and their demonic activities.
....Remember, the context of her Testimonies were SDA children playing sports at their recess WHILE at an SDA school.

Jesus said, "Every one that doeth evil, hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved." There are many today pursuing a similar course. In the Testimonies are specified the very sins of which they are guilty; hence they have no desire to read them. There are those who from their youth up have received warning and reproofs through the Testimonies; but have they walked in the light and reformed?--Not at all. They still indulge the same sins; they have the same defects of character. These evils mar the work of God, and make their impress upon the churches. The work the Lord would do to set the churches in order is not done, because the individual members--and especially the leaders of the flock--would not be corrected. {1NL 68.2}

In many cases the Testimonies are fully received, the sin and indulgence broken off, and reformation at once commences in harmony with the light God has given. In other instances sinful indulgences are cherished, the Testimonies are rejected, and many excuses which are untrue are offered to others as the reason for refusing to receive them. The true reason is not given. It is a lack of moral courage--a will, strengthened and controlled by the Spirit of God, to renounce hurtful habits." [VOL. 4, P. 32 (1876).] {5T 675.2}

"Satan has ability to suggest doubts and to devise objections to the pointed testimony that God sends, and many think it a virtue, a mark of intelligence in them, to be unbelieving and to question and quibble. Those who desire to doubt will have plenty of room. God does not propose to remove all occasion for unbelief. He gives evidence, which must be carefully investigated with a humble mind and a teachable spirit, and all should decide from the weight of evidence." [VOL. 3, P. 255 (1873).] "God gives sufficient evidence for the candid mind to believe; but he who turns from the weight of evidence because there are a few things which he cannot make plain to his finite understanding
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will be left in the cold, chilling atmosphere of unbelief and questioning doubts, and will make shipwreck of faith." [VOL. 4, PP. 232, 233 (1876).] {5T 675.3}

Ellen White gave Testimony as to the Satanic Character found in the games of football, tennis and cricket...
...Will the sin continue to be cherished and the Testimony rejected?

 

[Stryder06]

Ellen White stated that it was the "Character" of the amusements she specifically mentioned....
...Satan is actually on the playground IN the games of tennis, football and cricket.
....If the Gentiles play it - it is a species of Idolatry according to The Spirit of Prophecy.

The oddity in this teaching beyond the actual character of these sports being Satanic in an of themselves...
...Is that Ellen didn't consider herself a "Gentile".
...She spoke as if she was Jewish by rebuking the Gentiles and their demonic activities.
....Remember, the context of her Testimonies were SDA children playing sports at their recess WHILE at an SDA school.






Ellen White gave Testimony as to the Satanic Character found in the games of football, tennis and cricket...
...Will the sin continue to be cherished and the Testimony rejected?

What gets me is how you can quote her writings and TOTALLY miss what she's saying.

 

[OntheDL]

What gets me is how you can quote her writings and TOTALLY miss what she's saying.

LOL that's exactly what I was thinking. Because people have preconceived ideas. They force square pegs info round holes.

 

[Pythons]

LOL that's exactly what I was thinking. Because people have preconceived ideas. They force square pegs info round holes.

So, you believe Ellen White would have had no problem with her family getting together....
...To play some tennis or football?
...How you can read that Ellen was "ok" with those sports is beyond me.

 

[EastCoastRemnant]

I think all competitive sports are against a Godly character.... as DL stated, the spirit evoked from even watching these spectacles can caused temptations and sinful behaviour.

Let me ask you a question, will there be competitive sports in heaven or on the new earth? If not, then we have no place in engaging in these activities...times is short brothers, we must secure all advantage to gain a right character before the time of trouble comes upon us... we know, once it does, it is too late to develop that character.

 

[Pythons]

I think all competitive sports are against a Godly character.... as DL stated, the spirit evoked from even watching these spectacles can caused temptations and sinful behaviour.

Let me ask you a question, will there be competitive sports in heaven or on the new earth? If not, then we have no place in engaging in these activities...times is short brothers, we must secure all advantage to gain a right character before the time of trouble comes upon us... we know, once it does, it is too late to develop that character.

Ok, fair enough EastCoast - I obviously can't argue against that logic....
...Given that Ellen gave her spirit Testimony against sports.
...And you agree with her.

The reason I quoted Ellen White was because it was said that the video proved Jesuit influence.....
...Therefore if deyed hair and some sort of a dance shows a beast influence.
...How much more would active support of sports demonstrate it.
...Given that the SDA sports program predates S.A.U. convocation by decades?

 

[EastCoastRemnant]

My first problem with the video was the chinese dragon on stage...

Dragon dance is a form of traditional dance and performance in Chinese culture. Like the lion dance it is most often seen in festive celebrations. Many Chinese people often use the term "Descendants of the Dragon" as a sign of ethnic identity, as part of a trend started in the 1970s. ... The dance team does mimic the supposed movements of this river spirit in a sinuous, undulating manner. The movements in a performance traditionally symbolise historical roles of dragons demonstrating power and dignity. The dragon dance is a highlight of Chinese New Year celebrations held worldwide in Chinatowns around the world.
Dragons are believed to bring good luck to people, which is reflected in their qualities that include great power, dignity, fertility (sex), wisdom and auspiciousness. The appearance of a dragon is both frightening and bold but it has a benevolent disposition, and so eventually became an emblem to represent imperial authority.

Does this sound like something that should be anywhere near an Adventist school??

The second problem I had was the choreographed dance routine a large number of students participated in, to a secular (I assume) song. There is only one type of dancing that is permissible to God's people and it is to glorfy God... none of which I seen in the video.

 

[Pythons]

My first problem with the video was the chinese dragon on stage...



Does this sound like something that should be anywhere near an Adventist school??

The second problem I had was the choreographed dance routine a large number of students participated in, to a secular (I assume) song. There is only one type of dancing that is permissible to God's people and it is to glorfy God... none of which I seen in the video.

I'm not sure what normally goes on near Adventist Schools or better said what would be abnormal...
...I don't think I've ever witnessed an Oriental dragon at a Catholic function.
...I never thought about the dragon until you mentioned it and now that I think about it - yeah, it's a little strange.

Eventually I think people can take things a little too far.....
...The "necktie" is actually a pagan practice incepted by Pagans.
...Yet I bet SDA Pastors wear neckties - sometimes a necktie is just a necktie.
...And a dragon sometimes is just a dragon.

 

[EastCoastRemnant]

Since you mentioned it, pastors wearing business suits always baffled me... I guess it's indicitive of the state of churches today, they're businesses.

As much as I don't identify with priests, the collar at least identifies them for who they are... I mean, if you were to see a minister outside of church dressed the way they do, would you say 'there's a man of God...a sheppard of a flock?'

Where did we get the idea that Sabbath or Sunday worship was ever about what we were wearing? Why didn't we take the cues from Jesus and His disciples? When my wife and I were attending our local SDA church, we wore nice, clean everyday clothes... it wasn't a fashion show for us. The doctrine of no jewelery is kind of hypocritical when you see some of the suits some pastors and laymen wear as well as the costly dresses for the woman. Not saying all, but just another indicator to me how God's people just don't get it... coming out of the world and being seperate and peculiar doesn't mean wanting to look exactly like the world.

 

[Pythons]

Since you mentioned it, pastors wearing business suits always baffled me... I guess it's indicitive of the state of churches today, they're businesses.

As much as I don't identify with priests, the collar at least identifies them for who they are... I mean, if you were to see a minister outside of church dressed the way they do, would you say 'there's a man of God...a sheppard of a flock?'

Where did we get the idea that Sabbath or Sunday worship was ever about what we were wearing? Why didn't we take the cues from Jesus and His disciples? When my wife and I were attending our local SDA church, we wore nice, clean everyday clothes... it wasn't a fashion show for us. The doctrine of no jewelery is kind of hypocritical when you see some of the suits some pastors and laymen wear as well as the costly dresses for the woman. Not saying all, but just another indicator to me how God's people just don't get it... coming out of the world and being seperate and peculiar doesn't mean wanting to look exactly like the world.

I can agree with that - it used to be a cleric was 'always' in clerics, they were expected to live to a higher standard...
...As society in general degenerates, so goes the clergy.
...Not all mind you - the Priest who married my wife and I was scalped in Africa by Mulims.
...He forgave them and wanted to stay but was pulled out of the country.
...He even said that some SDA's stiched his scalp back on for him.
...So thank you guys for that!

You do have some very high tech medical centers.

 

[Shrewsbury]

I disagree. I many Christians who are big sports fans and they are no less Godly for it, me included.

 

[Pythons]

I disagree. I many Christians who are big sports fans and they are no less Godly for it, me included.

I don't think you are any less Godly or less a Christian because you like Sports at all...
...I'm just saying Ellen classified "the Character" of sports as being Satanic.
...And provided her Spirit Testimony to the remnant Church warning them to abstain from this Satanic practice.
...Like she did with "drinking" and I think some other things like card playing.