LSU Board news release and actions

Public relations director, Larry Becker, emailed us three documents that were released as a result of the Board meetings on Wednesday and Thursday. Final Board Draft Statement11-09 FinalScientific091109-Res-2 Biology Release

Prayer on LSU Campus

This was the announcement for the prayer vigil planned by LSU student Louie Bishop. At the request of LSU Board of Trustees Chair, Ricardo Graham, the prayer vigil on campus was canceled. We will have three prayer sessions throughout the day: 8:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Prodigal Son Statue on the…

Cancelation requested by LSU

This morning we received an email from LSU Board Chair Elder Graham, requesting that “as a token of respect to La Sierra University … and the work of the trustees that you would arrange no one participating in the prayer vigil actually come to the campus during the Board meeting.” As requested by Elder Graham,…

Press Enterprise covers petition

Source: Press Enterprise By David Olson A Riverside Seventh-day Adventist university is under fire for teaching evolution in its biology classes without telling students that the scientific explanation for the origins of life contradicts church beliefs. The controversy has spurred debate among Adventists across the country. Some say La Sierra’s biology classes are guided by…

Professors Who Do Support A Literal Creation Week

There is a growing concern amongst parents and students about which Adventist professors teach and believe in the historicity of Genesis 1-11. Over 6,300 Adventists have called for full disclosure of what is being taught in our universities and colleges. We feel it is vital parents and prospective students know and understand what they will…