Ron: @Jonathan Smith: Johnathan, Do you have any evidence for the …

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Ron: @Jonathan Smith:
Johnathan, Do you have any evidence for the accusations you are making?  

What accusations am I making?

Why try to put a negative spin on perceptions by using an inflammatory word?

Please go and look at the first “Whereas” and read the 4 bullet points under it to see what the resolution highlights as the achievements.

Remember that the issue under discussion is neither new nor hidden. It is important for those making a resolution to be clear about what their true position is – what they hold dear. In my estimation, what is written clearly exalts humanistic secular goals and mentions nothing about being true to God and His clearly reveled truth.

He who has eyes to see let him see.

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LSU Faculty Senate supports biology department

Ron: @Ron Henderson:
That might send a mixed signal, since some may be holding their Tithe until the denomination takes a firm stand for truth, and freedom of thought, and against witch hunts, falsifications, and censorship.  

This may not sound nice but what you have written sounds just like the discourse the serpent had with Eve at the forbidden tree (knowledge of good and evil).

In case you have been reading your Bible please navigate to the chapter that tells us that even every thought must be brought captive to obedience to Christ. Freedom of thought outside Biblical parameters and loyalty to God is just a recipe for anarchy, rebellion and destruction.

2 Corinthians 10:4-6 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; 6 And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.

The Power of Intellect.–Intellect ennobled, purified, heaven directed, is the universal power to build up the kingdom of God. Intellect perverted, has exactly the opposite influence; it is a corrupting of the human power given in trust to be multiplied in earnest labor for good. It deceives and destroys. God has given sufficient endowments to make men capable and wise to carry forward, and strongly and graciously to represent, the Lord’s wonderful works to all those who love Him and obey His commandments (MS 63, 1900). {6BC 1105.7}

Satan cannot touch the mind or intellect unless we yield it to him (MS 17, 1893). {6BC 1105.8}

The devil will use your mind if you give it to him (MS 2, 1893). {6BC 1105.9}


LSU Faculty Senate supports biology department

Ron: @Wayne Matlock:
Matt, I think part of the answer is in the text you quoted, 1st John, “test the spirits” and “hold on to what is good”.What is the spirit of this web site?It it the spirit of Faith? Reason? Tolerance? Grace? Forgiveness?Freedom?Truth?  

You keep using the word tolerance as if there is any virtue in tolerating heresy and rebellion.

Please do not insult our intelligence with this type of “political correct” paradigm. Those who believe in God and His word do not tolerate error, lies and sin even if they tolerate the one in error – the sinner.

The fact is that those who are promoting tolerance are promoting dishonesty and robbery. It is dishonest to claim you agree to and adhere to the beliefs of the church and then turn around and disparage those beliefs.

It is robbery to accept the salary that comes from the church while hating the principles on which it stands.

These professors and administrators are welcome to their beliefs in evolution and are free to teach it in any university that subscribes to secular beliefs.

Please do not insult us by trying to foist rebellious ways on a people trying to follow God.


LSU Faculty Senate supports biology department
Given the attention this issue has generated worlwide, it would be careless for the La Sierra University Faculty Senate to vote a statement that is not clear on exactly where it (they) stand.

My take of the resolution is that they have no problem whatsoever with the content of the curriculum as long as they graduate students that can move on to advanced professions and their professors can research and publish papers in journals.

Thus they show (by their resolution) that they do NOT care about a Bible-based background for their actions but only what the world approves of.

They show they have sold their birthright for a mess of pottage. In effect, the group of people behind this resolution show a commercial motive.

Where in the resolution do they have a care for the glory of God?

If all the faculty indeed agree to this resolution, then the church must begin a divorce process and without delay withdraw all financial support. If there are some who do not support this resolution their voices should be heard before they partake in the curse that will come upon the wayward people of LSU, the Union and any other body that has influence and responsibility and did not act to stop this rot.


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Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

There are some who object to privately recorded conversations being used in this manner (like the Spectrum blog) but could it be that God is causing judgment on unacceptable behaviour?


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Marilyn Bauer:
I stand in support of Educate Truth and its efforts to maintain integrity on an SDA campus of higher education. “Once to every man and nation (university) comes the moment to decide, in the strife of truth and falsehood, for the good or evil side.”Our church history shows that we have had to watch church institutions (Battle Creek San and Hospital) leave the sisterhood of institutions due to false teachings by its leadership. We should not be surprised if the cost of fidelity to truth has a price. Politically, we know that freedom has a price. Spiritually, fidelity to truth has a price.

I regret that Shane is coming under attack for having the courage to keep the light burning for doctrinal truth in Adventist education. We have long purported the idea of integration of faith and learning. Why would we want to excuse a science department who moves away from the “faith” aspect of its discipline?

All those who decide to live a Biblically faithful life shall suffer persecution.


[6/17/11 UPDATE] Two administrators, one biology professor, and one board member resign
Casey,
You ought to grow up. I don’t see how Educate Truth can cause anybody to be fired. After all, it does not pay salaries and it is not a decision maker at all. Educate Truth has only been a commentator.

If the university Chair said the issues with the bio dept are not the factors, then you should take up your beef with the chair and indeed ask him for the explanations. It is rather small of you to attack Hilde and his blog at a time like this.

If at anytime in the future there is evidence (not speculation) to support your claim, THEN you may rant and rail. Yet, you apparently have no idea what it means to be faithful to the Bible and you either accept evolution as fact or saw no conflict with what the professors taught.

If at all you consider yourself a Christian, I hope you recognise that faithfulness to Bible truths is more important than worldly honour and all will have to give an account for their actions later. I think Educate Truth has tried to be faithful to the Bible contrary to some professed Christians.


Former LSU student letter reveals professor’s agenda
Where men refused to deal with the apostates, those in charge will be accounted as guilty.

In the great reckoning to come they will pay.

I am glad this lady had the courage to speak and write. The evidence is plain for all to see.