Comment on Student reveals true intent of LSU’s biology seminar class by Ron Wheesely.

I attended La Sierra University.I studied under Dr. Webster and even took my pre-medical courses (i.e. biology) at LSU.I graduated with a BA in Religious Studies…and it hurts me some of the comments that was mentioned up above.(just a couple examples)1. “While it is true that Adventism in southern California includes a very large constitutency that is theologically liberal, it is also true–as you have noted–that many godly, dedicated Adventists live in that region also. Sadly, too many of them keep silent at moments such as these.”
– It seems to be implied that because I am a theologically liberal I am not as “godly, dedicated Adventist”?Let me remind you that liberal or conservative…WE are ALL BROTHERS and SISTERS in Christ.And being “liberal” does not make me or anyone else less “godly or dedicated to Adventism.”2. “There is a present growing evil at work at La Sierra, and the Pacific Union, if it does not take decisive action soon, will be held equally guilty for harming the students’ faith at this institution.”
– I graduate with a BA in Religious Studies and took Pre-medical science course…and in NO WAY did it rattle my faith.In fact La Sierra opened up to me a new understanding of Salvation and God’s grace.I became a student missionary because of the teachings at LSU, and it changed my life FOREVER!In fact, being a “liberal” Adventist allowed me to reach to my students more personally then (what many of you would call) the other “conservative” students were able to do.BUT that does not mean I was more “holy, godly, dedicated, etc” because I reached to more students then the others.I studied evolution…AND creation.Yet, in no way was it an “evil” that “harmed by faith.”I do applaud Louie for his courage to stand up for the church beliefs.However, I stand up for mine as well.There are different types of individuals in the world.There are different types of SDA students.And I am one that is capable of believing that there is a possibility of an “days of inaugaration” in the idea of creation.And if you claim to NOT support LSU because its teaching go against the “literal, 24 hour day” creation…or claim that there is “evil rising” in LSU..then IN A WAY…you put down my education, my Love for Christ, my faith as a Christian and Seventh-day Adventist that I GAINED from LSU.It breaks my heart to see this issue bring conflict to the SDA community.I love all my brothers and sisters of the SDA church…and I pray that you understand where I am coming from as a concerned and hurt Alumni in regards to the many comments mentioned here.La Sierra University is a great school…and I hope whatever the outcome of all this…we all realize that we believe and love the same God, same mission, same message…the ideas of “days of inauguration” and “literal 24 hour days” is not worth this “conflict.”Whether you agree or disagree with what I’ve said, I hold true to my beliefs and am very proud of my education from LSU.I hope in no way that this msg causes conflict…but rather understanding from my point of view as an alumni of the School of Religion (who has also taken the major science courses) of LSU.Thank you.
  

Amen.
What would God think if he were to see this post.
“The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today… is Christians who acknowledge Jesus with their lips and walk out the door and deny Him by their lifestyle. That is simply what an unbelieving world finds unbelievable. “

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