Why two SDA forums?

[Esdra]

why do you have two forums?

What makes you Progressive or Moderate SDAs?

Esdra

 

[JDMiowa]

why do you have two forums?

What makes you Progressive or Moderate SDAs?

Esdra

I'd like to know also. Are the Progressive more,"Pro-Life" and the Traditional more,"Pro-Abortion

 

[AndrewK788]

why do you have two forums?

What makes you Progressive or Moderate SDAs?

Esdra

When I first joined Christian Forums in 2007, the forums had just split into two sub-categories of SDA due to constant bickering between "progressives" and "traditionals." Usually, you won't hear either group identify themselves by that term though, so it gets tricky. There isn't a real difference that I could show you by drawing a line in the sand, but to put it generally it's a more liberal versus conservative divide.

I certainly can't speak for everyone, but generally in the progressive side of Adventism one will find less emphasis placed on the sanctuary and investigative judgment, as well as the importance and place of Ellen White's writings. You may (but not necessarily) find some progressive SDAs who claim the Sabbath is really of no real importance (I only say that because I personally knew a group of them in the past that were active on CF). Progressives will tend to support women's ordination, homosexuality in the church, and pro-choice more, though not always all of the above together. There are many other things that people get in minor disputes over, just as all Christian sects and denominations don't agree 100%, but the big differences you'll find in Adventism are what I mentioned above--1)Sanctuary and Investigative Judgment, 2) Ellen White, 3) Sabbath importance.

Hope this helps. And as a belated disclaimer, I'm certainly not trying to pigeon hole anyone. I realize each individual is different from the last so it's impossible to label people straight across the board. Frankly, I hate the fact the SDAs are divided on here, thus I participate in both forums.

God bless,

Andrew

 

[Esdra]

Ah I see. Thank you.

 

[Castaway57]

When I first joined Christian Forums in 2007, the forums had just split into two sub-categories of SDA due to constant bickering between "progressives" and "traditionals." Usually, you won't hear either group identify themselves by that term though, so it gets tricky. There isn't a real difference that I could show you by drawing a line in the sand, but to put it generally it's a more liberal versus conservative divide.

I certainly can't speak for everyone, but generally in the progressive side of Adventism one will find less emphasis placed on the sanctuary and investigative judgment, as well as the importance and place of Ellen White's writings. You may (but not necessarily) find some progressive SDAs who claim the Sabbath is really of no real importance (I only say that because I personally knew a group of them in the past that were active on CF). Progressives will tend to support women's ordination, homosexuality in the church, and pro-choice more, though not always all of the above together. There are many other things that people get in minor disputes over, just as all Christian sects and denominations don't agree 100%, but the big differences you'll find in Adventism are what I mentioned above--1)Sanctuary and Investigative Judgment, 2) Ellen White, 3) Sabbath importance.

Hope this helps. And as a belated disclaimer, I'm certainly not trying to pigeon hole anyone. I realize each individual is different from the last so it's impossible to label people straight across the board. Frankly, I hate the fact the SDAs are divided on here, thus I participate in both forums.

God bless,

Andrew

You don't seem like a "pigeon-holer" type.

 

[Castaway57]

why do you have two forums?

What makes you Progressive or Moderate SDAs?

Esdra

One of the things that I like about the Adventist Church is that they teach "Unity In Diversity." I think that all the different "flavors" are essentially united on several core teachings, and this is why they all still prefer to be called "Adventists."

 

[rainbowinthesky]

There is nothing new under the sun. In the days of
Christ there was the same division between the
conservatives and the liberals. Yet the day came
when they forgot their differences and united to
oppose Christ whom they saw as their common
foe.

History will be repeated. Though the conservatives
and the liberals are divided today in the adventist
denomination, the day is coming when they too will
forget their differences and unite to oppose a common
foe, Christ in the persons of the faithful few who are
not too wise or too learned to believe just what God
says.

 

[JojotheBeloved]

One of the things that I like about the Adventist Church is that they teach "Unity In Diversity." I think that all the different "flavors" are essentially united on several core teachings, and this is why they all still prefer to be called "Adventists."

I love this about the Adventist Church as well, and would hope that it will be a core value that will continue to be true for the denomination. Adventists are generally united in core belief and mission. However, as all groups of imperfect people tend to do, we sometimes get caught up in less important things and end up bickering over our differences. I can understand and even support the split on this forum for the purposes of keeping peace and not representing to other Christians an attitude of constant hostility. That being said, I also would wish that it wouldn't be necessary. Oh well. We do what we can and have to put up with what we can't change I guess.

 

[trubeautie]

Guess some people in the past wanted it because they couldnt deal with differences. The strange thing is that the traditional forum is largely inactive. So it was pointless.

I love this about the Adventist Church as well, and would hope that it will be a core value that will continue to be true for the denomination. Adventists are generally united in core belief and mission. However, as all groups of imperfect people tend to do, we sometimes get caught up in less important things and end up bickering over our differences. I can understand and even support the split on this forum for the purposes of keeping peace and not representing to other Christians an attitude of constant hostility. That being said, I also would wish that it wouldn't be necessary. Oh well. We do what we can and have to put up with what we can't change I guess.

Interestingly enough. This necessity to split is not present on other forums.

 

[Esdra]

Yeah, sounds really to me like "historical reasons" since there are very few new posts in the "Traditional Adventist Forum".

 

[LittleLambofJesus]

Originally Posted by AndrewK788

When I first joined Christian Forums in 2007, the forums had just split into two sub-categories of SDA due to constant bickering between "progressives" and "traditionals." Usually, you won't hear either group identify themselves by that term though, so it gets tricky. There isn't a real difference that I could show you by drawing a line in the sand, but to put it generally it's a more liberal versus conservative divide.

I certainly can't speak for everyone, but generally in the progressive side of Adventism one will find less emphasis placed on the sanctuary and investigative judgment, as well as the importance and place of Ellen White's writings. You may (but not necessarily) find some progressive SDAs who claim the Sabbath is really of no real importance (I only say that because I personally knew a group of them in the past that were active on CF). Progressives will tend to support women's ordination, homosexuality in the church, and pro-choice more, though not always all of the above together. There are many other things that people get in minor disputes over, just as all Christian sects and denominations don't agree 100%, but the big differences you'll find in Adventism are what I mentioned above--1)Sanctuary and Investigative Judgment, 2) Ellen White, 3) Sabbath importance.

Hope this helps. And as a belated disclaimer, I'm certainly not trying to pigeon hole anyone. I realize each individual is different from the last so it's impossible to label people straight across the board. Frankly, I hate the fact the SDAs are divided on here, thus I participate in both forums.

God bless,

Andrew
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You don't seem like a "pigeon-holer" type.

This is probably one of those rare exceptions, IMHO



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