By Sean Pitman Ervin Taylor, Ph.D., is professor emeritus of anthropology at the University of California, Riverside. He is also a long-time supporter, executive publisher, and contributor to the “progressive” journal Adventist Today. In response to my own position that the SDA faith, and Christianity in general, has the support of strong empirical evidence, Dr.…
Educate Truth shares the following article from the Christian Science Monitor as a service to readers. Amid all the buzz on education reform, the Seventh Day Adventist school system might seem an unexpected place to look for models in improving student achievement. But by educating mind, body, and spirit, Adventist schools outperform the national average…
The following are excerpts from an Adventist Review article titled “Adventist Accrediting Team to Visit La Sierra University” by Mark Kellner. The sub-heading reads, “Biology issues to be on docket, at school’s suggestion.” “The Adventist Accrediting Association, or AAA, will examine the highly charged debate over the teaching of origins at La Sierra University during…
The following statements are from the WASC evaluation of La Sierra University ending in March of 2010 – specifically dealing with the evolution/creation issue at LSU. Also included is an excerpt from the Commission Action Letter, addressed to Pres. Randal Wisbey, and dated June 29, 2010: An excerpt from the Attached Commission Action Letter, addressed…
By Educate Truth Staff The current conflict at LSU regarding evolution being promoted hasn’t been the only time the university has butted heads with concerned students. Seventy-eight La Sierra University students expressed interest in having more events that showed evidence affirming the biblical creation by signing a petition May 27, 2004. The petition reads: Please…