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Seventh-day Adventists and the Civil Rights Movement is the first in-depth study of the denomination's participation in civil rights politics.It considers the extent to which the denomination's theology influenced how its members responded.This book explores why a brave few Adventists became social and political activists, and why a majority of the faithful eschewed the movement.

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This book candidly examines Seventh-day Adventist history and doctrines. Beginning with self-appointed prophet William Miller who convinced over 50,000 New Englanders that in1844 Christ would come again in fiery judgment. Then the birth of Adventism as those who explained that Miller had misunderstood the prophecy and judgement had begun not on earth but in heaven. The book explores SDA prophetess, Ellen White whose “visions” urge their members to proclaim that in end-times all Christians worshipping on the first day of the week will receive the Mark of the Beast, then hunt down and torture Adventists. The book thoroughly documents the history of Sunday church services to disabuse member’s belief that those who worship on Sunday are disobeying the fourth commandment. Written to lift the wounded Adventist’s eyes to Christ for healing; however pastors, theologians, those with Adventist family, neighbors, colleagues and friends will find this book a treasure in understanding Adventism. ... Read more

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Its definitely ok to be a Seventh-day Adventist
Very inaccurate and misleading.If you read this book I advise that you chat to an SDA about the issues in it so that they can tell you the truth!
My copy went in the bin......sorry!

It's OK to BE an SDA TOO!!!
A very good book, but one must ask, Why On Earth is this even a Statement???I am suspicious of anyone who spends so much time & energy debunking any church.Yes, it's OK to not be an SDA.It's also OK to BE an SDA.I'm a Fifth Generation SDA myself,& have had my ups and downs with The Church too.But it's a healthy thing to question anything that has such a hold on us in a deleterious way.All members of churches that tend to completely take over their members lives need to be aware that they are not prisoners,& the only thing that is holding them there is themselves.The problem is that Mormons, SDA's, Catholics, etc. make the church such an integral part of their life that they cannot leave without also leaving their family, their social network, probably their job as well.Most decide to stay within the web and live that way until they die. But I have chosen to look at the better side of SDA-ism, that is that a)as a church founded on the priciples that there is no Greater Good than doing Free Medical Mission work on a global scale, & that b)every man(&woman)in the church should become a doctor or nurse,& We're going to put you through Med/Nursing school, (as a religion, there are more MD's/dentists & nurses per capita than any other religion on earth), &c)our education system is such that our students score the highest in the national testing, IQ, SAT's, MCATs, etc, &d)our diet/exercise programs have placed us in the Blue Zone where we routinely live to be over 100, & e)no one is watching over you to see if you DO go to church or tithe, or even practice SDA-ism at all, I think that it is a pretty good religion to belong to.I agree that there is a tremendous amount of "stuff" & dogma that goes along with the SDA Education System, but once you realize that most of that is not based on one iota of fact, that much was "borrowed" or surmised in the early days by the "prophetess" EGWhite, that we are in actual fact just an off-shoot of Seventh Day Baptists because Kellogg, a gifted & wealthy physician, had tried to insist that all the Baptist young men become doctors at his med school & when the Baptists resisted vehemently, he decided to form his own religion where he had more control.He simply needed to staff the hundreds of mission hospitals that he was building all over the world with the Kelloggs cereal money. As the "draw" he took the African American "Prophetess" EGWhite, who drew in the crowds by the thousands, & he himself questioned alot of her "revelations."They argued constantly.He wrote his own book about how God is a Loving/kind/Good God, etc.But, in her defense, she insisted that African Americans be educated by the thousands in the SDA schools. Many became doctors & nurses in the early 1900's. Loma Linda University has educated tens of thousands of students from all over the world, the church mans 3000 hospitals & clinics & schools globally.Its incredible when you think about it. So read this book, but don't forget that if you have to belong to a religion, it's probably the best out there.It's a relgion that will Educate you, keep you happy, healthy and Whole.Just please, don't get bogged down in the some of the dogma.I'm proud to be an SDA & I love it.

A great waste of time and money
I am really puzzled why anyone would waste so much time to write a book full of half-truths, mischaracterizations, insinuation and plain falsehoods. SDA people have no political aspirations or power, they are peace loving people engaged in charity and goodwill missions all over the world. Why would anyone care what they preach in their churches? This is a free country. If you do not agree with SDA teachings you don't have to attend their meetings or became a member. If trashing other people belief-system is what some people like to do for fun is fine by me, but remember, for all this, one day you will have to answer to God. You are in my prayers!

I feel sorry for this author!!!
It's very sad that someone can be so disturbed/offended by "someone" and not only completely throw away their faith and the TRUTH that they've been taught but then to mislead others with their own twisted ideas.SDA's are the remnant church and only teach the truth about God's love to the world in order to hasten Christ's 2nd coming.The Seventh-day Adventist church teaches that you're saved by God's grace alone ... not by works - and that by loving and following God, you'll choose to live your life as best you can in God's Way.

It's unfortunate that some people in the church (in any church or organization for that matter) can offend someone or be the one offended ... and this offense result in the teaching that the entire organization is at fault.

Please don't be turned away from the TRUTH ... that Jesus IS coming soon!!!GOD BLESS ALL!!

it's not ok to disregard the truth
You should read this book if you want to feel good or calm your concious about not following the truth. You see, you can read anything you want about the SDA church, you can be part of it for all your life and at the end hate it because you had a bad time with it and left it; the point is not what somebody or some people say about the church, nor what you experienced in this church! it's about the Bible!
Read the Bible, do it by yourself, research it, study it! pray and the truth will set you free!
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Total baloney
Slattery's bellyaching is pure phony baloney.I was raised in the Methodist Church and became a Seventh-day Adventist well over 40 years ago.The vast majority of his arguments are completely false, as many others have stated.I don't know what the author's problems are, but he definitely needs some therapeutic help!

Negligible Intellectual Stimulation
As a young Seventh Day Adventist college student I am curious to see what (in this case negative) things are said about my religion. I had hoped to find within this book some intellectually stimulating and well framed arguments that would give me food for thought and study (which I have found elsewhere and therefore know they exist). In stead I found a book written by a disgruntled former Seventh Day Adventist who uses this as his outlet for mud slinging - not only does it not have any well framed arguments but many of the points made in the book are quite slanted not to mention some completely inaccurate "information".

SDA beliefs reviewed
This book is a "no nonsense" review of the beginnings and beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

HA HA
Sometimes I have my doubts about the SDA church and I question about the people not the doctrines of the church. First of all SDA's is a recognized denomination like Baptist, Methodist, Catholics, and etc. Our world headquarters is in the Washington D.C. area so we are recognized by many political leaders and US Presidents. To give you a sign of relief we stay out of the political arena in Washington because we strongly believe in the separation of church and state.

Point B. Heaven will be a place for all people not for a specific religion because there are saints in all religions. Including non Christians, Jews, Catholics, Muslims, Atheists, or people who never heard the word Jesus. PERIOD!

C: Ellen White was a sweet lady who never put her writings above the Bible. Is the peoples fault who twist her writings and that is the main cause for some cultish SDA churches.

D: I was a Roman Catholic including my parents. If we never knew about the SDA church then our health would be different.

To uphold the U.S. Constitution I am not going to force anyone to accept the Sabbath day but here is a reason why I do in a non religious way.
I am a college student and a small business owner. I have stress during the week. I just need one day to set aside everything and relax. Even when I graduate my workload is going to increase because I'll be a professional person. So hey I don't want any chronic diseases.

It's all about his saving grace.
I have not had the opportunity to read the book but I was browsing Amazon and the title and reviews caught my eye. This does not in anyway describe the Adventist church that I have been apart of for 35 of my 39 years. I was educated in in Adventist schools and in my heart I do believe that the adventist church is the remnant church. We do not in any way, shape, or form acknowlege Ellen White over the awesome authority of Jesus christ. We do believe Ellen White to be a prophet, and is definitely inspired, key word, INSPIRED. Ellen White time and time again refers the reader to the holy sciptures. She does not by any means attempt to challenge or belittle the authority of Christ. Yes I do read the writings of Ellen White and I do believe she was a prophet of Christ, and the bible teaches us that we are saved by grace alone so that know man can boast! What an awesome God! In essence, know individual can work his way into heaven, including Ellen G. White. I believe all religious material should be prayfully approached so that the holy spirit can reveal the truth.Perhaps the writer needs to examine himself before writing on a subject that he clearly is clueless about. ... Read more

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Profiles a large Christian denomination that is only two centuries old, but one that has a rapidly growing member base, including a large presence in the Third World. Reviews the notable historical events in a chronology explains the development of the Seventh-day Adventist as a world religion in the introductory essay describes the persons, places, events, doctrines, publications, institutions, organizations, and societies that played a significant role in shaping the religion and provides an extensive bibliography of works on Seventh-day Adventism and books expressing Adventist views on theological and other issues. Written by an author who knows this history well as an Adventist who teaches at Andrews University, a major Seventh-day Adventist educational institution, and a member of the Association of Seventh-day Adventist historians. ... Read more

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The 27 basic beliefs shared by Seventh-day Adventists are here at your fingertips, ready to be explored, appraised, and substantiated. This single volume shows in details how each belief is grounded in the Bible and focused on Jesus Christ. The different beliefs, or doctrines, emphasize different facets of Christ's lovely Character. Each one reveals more of what He is like. If you worship in another church, anticipate some fresh perspectives in this book. Christians remain a minority in the world. We need to draw together and grow from each other's knowledge. This book is an Adventist contribution to that growth "in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (2 Peter3:18). Adventist Church members can use this book to dig down to the roots of their faith- to rediscover the details of truth that excited them when they first found the joy of salvation. Seventh-day Adventist Believe.........stand as an authentic resource on Adventist doctrine because it is written by Adventists themselves. More than 230 men and women were involved in the production of this book. Many of them contributed insights gained from years of study, prayer and their personal walk with the Savior. ... Read more

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fast service - excellent condition
This book was everything and more than we expected! Thank you! Super fast service and book came in excellent condition, I highly recommend buying from this seller.

no stars !
I have not received this product the supplier never shipped. Shame on you ! ! ! ... Read more

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Edith was inspired to conduct objective historical research about the Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) church after a brief encounter with an SDA friend who said, “You know what they say about Adventists.” A brief conversation changed her life forever. Since Edith didn’t know, she was impressed to find out. Two days later, while searching the internet she saw a heading—“Seventh-Day Adventism Reexamined”—and clicked on the topic hoping to see what was being said about SDAs. Finding astonishing information, she decided to check it out by doing objective research about the SDA church to determine whether what she found was from disgruntled former SDAs criticizing the church, or whether the concerns were valid. This book presents her findings, some of her experiences as an active SDA member for over twenty-six years, and relates why she and her family left Adventism and now embrace mainstream Christianity. ... Read more

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Excellent Resource
The material presented in this volume is very informative.Seventh-day Adventists should consider the issues highlighted by the authour.It is clear that Adventism is not what it pretends to be.The information on Ellen White,the investigative judgement,and the sabbath is quite revealing.Tumbs up for the book and the writer who is a careful researcher.

it's about time!
BAD THINGS HAPPEN WHEN GOOD PEOPLE DO NOTHING. EDITH F. COOPER HAS DONE SOMETHING!SHE HAS TOLD THE TRUTH THOUGH IT HAS BROUGHT SOME PAIN,LOSS OF SO-CALLED FRIENDS,THE SCORN FROM SOME SDA'S, BUT SOLID PRAISE FROM SOME WHO HAVE BEEN THERE AND LEFT BECAUSE THEY READ ALL THE BIBLE, NOT JUST THE PARTS THAT FIT THEIR AGENDA.WELL WORTH THE PRICE FOR THE "REST OF THE STORY".....RKT IN OHIO ... Read more

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Table of Contents

When Jesus Comes Again
Baptized Into Christ
Communion With Jesus
World's Greatest Robbery
Jesus Revealed by Your Appearance
The Battle for Your Mind
Black, White, or Gray
Spiritual Gifts From God
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Higher Ground
Why do Adventists wash feet at the communion service when so many other Christians abandoned the practice long ago? Is there some special reason why new members are baptised by immersion? Is tithe-paying necessary in today's inflationary world? Is the gift of prophecy a fake? or is it out of date? Why do Adventists make so much fuss about what Christians eat and wear and look at?

If these questions have ever bothered you, you will find helpful authentic answers in the book you are holding in your hand.

Higher Ground is the third in a set of three volumes that explain Adventist beliefs and doctines in the easy-to-read, simple-to-understand style that Pastor Morris Venden's thousands of readers so greatly appreciate.

Common Ground discusses beliefs that Adventists share with the great part of Bible-reading Christians. Uncommon Ground explores six pillars of the faith that give Adventists their distinct mission. Highher Ground looks at several additional doctrines, some shared, some more unique but all vital to the message the church must bring to the world in their closing hours of history.

Readers unacquainted with Adventists will find here an easy introduction to their beliefs. Sabbath School teachers will find explanations they can use in their classes. Members will understand their church better. All who read will feel themselves drawn into a closer fellowship with our Savior, Jesus Christ.
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Great source of historical information
This book contains a lot of details and stories not contained in other books I've read. It seems to be a facsimile reproduction, so there are little stray dots (dust, etc.) and occasional faded type, but not so much that it is hard to read. It's actually quite a good reproduction. It has a few pictures, but they are kind of the copy-of-a-copy-of-a-copy quality. The best thing about this book is the written content, which I think is well written (if sometimes a bit editorializing) and easy to read and full of stories and facts that are hard to find elsewhere. ... Read more

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An exposition of the fundamental beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. ... Read more

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In this philosophical overview, Matthews examines key issues such as why Christians should study sociology, how sociology can facilitate faith integration, and how the church should relate to the challenge of post-modernism. ... Read more

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A long-overdue book on the duties, responsibilities, and challenges of the local church elder. A must for anyone in that role and for those who wish to train elders in more effective church leadership. Each chapter includes a study guide, group discussion questions, and personal evaluation questions. ... Read more

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Land examines the integration of historical knowledge into a Christian worldview and its implications for teaching, scholarship, and life. ... Read more

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Every church library, pastor, secretary, and lay leader should own a copy of this newely revised 17th edition. All the updates from the 2005 GC session have been included. ... Read more

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In this in-depth study of how the religious beliefs of Adventist Americans affect their stance on public policies, Dudley and Hernandez address Adventist attitudes toward public issues political identification, including the issues of voting and holding political office. ... Read more

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A good Perspective - Una Perspectiva Cristiana.
Dudley and Hernandez really went to the point by writing on the ethical limits for balanced Christians who live in this world.I know the Seventh-day Adventist Church myself and I can say that this book expresses their Bible ground, thought and viewpoints regarding Religion and Politics very well.Personally, I can appoint this book as an excellent work, to be read and taken as a referential about the Seventh-day Adventists lifestyle and position in the present world.

Dudley y Hernandez realmente fueron al punto, al escribir acerca de los límites éticos para Cristianos equilibrados que viven en este mundo. Yo mismo conozco la Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Dia y puedo decir que este libro expressa muy bien su base bíblica, pensamiento y óptica acerca de la Religion y la Politica. Personalmente, puedo recomendar este libro como una obra excelente, para ser leida y tomada como una referencia acerca del estilo de vida de los Adventistas del Séptimo Dia y su posición en el mundo de hoy. ... Read more