Comment on Four new LSU board members by Ruth deGraaff.
Here are some links that may be helpful:
http://fscsda.org/yearly-meetings/yes-creation/
http://adventist.org/beliefs/statements/main-stat54.html
http://adventist.org/beliefs/statements/main-stat55.html
The first is to Audioverse, where you can listen to the presentations for “Yes, Creation” that were given at the GC session in Atlanta.
The other two are the statements (affirmations) of the GC Session for creation. It is a wonderful and at the same fearful time to be an Adventist. At the GC session it became very evident that the majority of Adventists are still young earth creationists, but also that a sizable number do not fit into that category. This includes many that are involved in our colleges and universities. We need to continue to work and pray for victory in this area.
In answer to JImmy: We can only know them by their fruits.
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Recent Comments by Ruth deGraaff
LSU Board says ‘we apologize’
I know for a fact that Walla Walla is still teaching evolution, as is Avondale College. Their reps proudly told me so at the GC in Atlanta. The letter of apology is encouraging, but it isn’t over until it’s over! God bless everyone that is standing up for God’s truth in these tumultuous times! We must be firm and not waver. If our students decide they no longer believe the Bible account of creation they have plenty of options open to them. They do not need this opportunity at the churches expense.
LSU student petition surfaces
I am so proud of the 78 students and professors that signed this petition. It is sad that they weren’t heard until now. Why did we wait six year to validate their concerns? We probably shouldn’t wait for this again. Unless the teaching at the university is different, we probably won’t get this kind of response again. Students are probably convinced by now that evolution is what the church teaches.
LSU student petition criticizes curriculum
It seems obvious that the LSU Biology Department has no plans to change any time soon. I think the original function of this website was to inform the average Adventist of the concerns at La Sierra. Perhaps, now that that has been accomplished (if indeed it has) a shift in focus is in order. Perhaps it could become a site for sharing information that is helpful to creationists when confronted with evolution where ever they find it. It could include geological evidence, biological evidence and even evidence from outer space. We live in awesome times: new scientific material is being discovered daily. Just for example explore http://hubblesite.org and see all the beautiful pictures of stars, planets and space the Hubble Space Telescope sends to earth daily. There are so many fantastic discoveries, perhaps we could use the site better in a different way. Just a suggestion. I’ve really appreciated what has been accomplished through this site. Still it is easier to be “against” something than “for” something.
LSU student petition criticizes curriculum
Dear Bill Sorensen (August 27)
Your question: ” Is the General Conference willing to do it’s job? ” The GC has influence, but in fact cannot fire professors at La Sierra because they didn’t hire them. Neither do they regulate what happens there. That is the job of the LSU board of directors and the Pacific Union. Both the present GC President and the former one have made it very clear their stand on creation.
PUC responds
to Johnny Vance, Nov. 3
You are absolutely right. There are more Adventist universities teaching this philosophy of science in addition to La Sierra. When I was at the GC I spoke to some representatives of different schools, and asked about their biology departments. More than one told me,”We are teaching inline with La Sierra.” This whole issue is a lot bigger than any of us have imagined.
