And Begin in My Sanctuary

“Slay utterly old and young, both maids, and little children, and women: but come not near any man upon whom is the mark; and begin at my sanctuary. Then they began at the ancient men which were before the house.” Ezekiel 9:6

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Oklahoma Mandates that all Schools Include the Bible and the Ten Commandments in their Curriculum

The movement for integrating Christianity into public life and national governance is growing in intensity. Christian nationalism is becoming increasingly aggressive and influential as its supporters advocate for a political system that imposes Christian values on society. They argue that our institutions should reflect their religious beliefs and views, and they want to use the […]

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Pope Francis Issues His Apostolic Letter Fratello Sole (Brother Sun) to Transition the Vatican State to a Sustainable Development Model in Line with Laudato Si’

Pope Francis has recently instituted robust climate change mandates in Vatican City, setting a powerful example for political leaders and governments worldwide. These mandates include stringent measures to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable practices within the tiny sovereign state. By committing to solar energy, Pope Francis aims to transform Vatican City into a model […]

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Calls have Emerged to Ban Secular Activities on Sundays After Louisiana Mandated that the Ten Commandments be Displayed in Classrooms

The battle between the secular state and the religious world has taken on a new twist. Louisiana recently passed legislation requiring all classrooms in the state to display the Ten Commandments. [1] As Seventh-day Adventists, we believe in the Ten Commandments and that the world would be a better place if people followed them. It […]

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Over 2,000 Roman Catholic “Holy Masses” to be Offered for Donald Trump’s Campaign

With only four months left until the US presidential elections, Roman Catholics will be conducting over 2,000 masses for former president Donald Trump during his political campaigns with the obvious intent of attracting the Catholic vote. Catholic mass is the central act of worship in the Catholic Church, while presidential campaigns, on the other hand, […]

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Coors Beer was on Display as the People Worshipped God at the 2024 Allegheny West Conference Camp Meeting

In many places, the church’s standards have disappeared. The lowering of standards regarding dress, jewelry, and music—including allowing apparel that promotes beer during our camp meetings—is deeply troubling and in contradiction with Seventh-day Adventism. On Sabbath, June 15, 2024, during a worship service at the 2024 Allegheny West Conference Camp Meeting, the band featured a […]

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Adventist Education in Lebanon is Teaching Syrian Refugee Children to Dance to Shakira, the Famous Latin Singer and Belly Dancer

“For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written.” Romans 2:24. The Bourj Hammoud Adventist Learning Center (BHALC) is located in Beirut, Lebanon, and is one of seven educational institutions located in the Middle East and North Africa Union of Seventh-day Adventists (MENA). [1] This Adventist school “provides […]

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A Local Mayor has Called on His City Council to Pass a “Permanent Car-Free Sunday Ordinance”

In recent years, Sunday rest laws, which were traditionally associated with religious observance, are being indirectly reintroduced under the pretext of environmental and public health policies. Both political and religious discourse on climate change and sustainability has increasingly highlighted the benefits of less commercial activity and decreased carbon emissions on Sundays. Local governments, recognizing the […]

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Pope Francis Appeals to the CEOs of Major Banks and Corporations to Protect the Earth Because Government Laws are Moving too Slowly

On June 15, 2024, Pope Francis met with the CEOs of major banks and corporations at the Vatican during a papal audience. The Pope met with these leaders because he believes they possess significant power and influence over “international public policies.” The Pope expressed to the CEOs that governments are moving too slowly in passing […]

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