Throughout history, there has often existed a faithful minority willing to uphold biblical beliefs and values in the face of a corrupt and compromising majority. As the faithful advocate for change, revival, and reformation, these individuals face persecution, ostracism, and rejection. This struggle serves as a powerful testimony to the courage of those who refuse to compromise their convictions, no matter the cost. Pastor Conrad Vine has become the most canceled man in Adventism today, even though he has done absolutely nothing to deserve the harsh treatment the church has meted out to him. Fulcrum7 reports that Pastor Vine is not even allowed to speak at his own local church—a church in which he is still a member in good standing. [1]
This is being done to Pastor Vine because he dared to challenge the church’s position it took during the pandemic, his calls for reform within the church, for suggesting that the leadership should apologize and resign, and for offering solutions to not fund wokeness (apostasy) but the faithful pastors. Adventist leaders have responded strongly to Dr. Conrad Vine’s messages, which they consider a direct threat to the church and a challenge to their authority and stated positions. As a result, Vine has been banned from speaking in many Seventh-day Adventist events, indicating that he has been targeted for cancelation.
Let us not kid ourselves; this attack on Dr. Conrad Vine is tactical. It’s a direct assault on all faithful Seventh-day Adventists who also believe that the church sided with tyranny during the pandemic instead of religious liberty. The cancelation of Pastor Conrad Vine serves as a broader indictment against all who support him and share his views, creating a negative effect on freedom of speech within the Adventist community. Whenever a faithful pastor is silenced or banned, this not only diminishes his voice but also marginalizes the perspectives of his fellow believers, friends, supporters, and allies who resonate with his beliefs.
This collective cancelation sends a message that certain viewpoints are not welcome, discouraging open dialogue and creating an environment of fear among those who might otherwise express similar sentiments. This will lead to the loss of freedom within the church because this cancelation acts as a warning to others who might dare to voice dissenting opinions, effectively stifling the very dialogue that is needed for unity and spiritual growth.
Tragically, there are spineless jellyfish that would have us all roll over and play dead and pretend that nothing is happening here. We cannot and must not remain silent while church entities are trafficking in the cancelation culture. In truth, the most guilty in this conspiracy are the silent leaders who know what is happening but do absolutely nothing to stop it.
How quickly this situation could change and how quickly the apostasy would cease if we only had more preachers and leaders who would stand up and proclaim, “Thus says the Lord!” Tragically, we have administrators who are not only failing the church, they are failing God. We used to be guided by a biblical attitude that was based on the writings of inspiration. Those days are gone.
Today, our attitude is based on the majority. If the majority say it’s okay, then it’s okay. Or, if the majority is silent, then everything must be fine. The new morality of this generation is based on political expediency and profitability. We do what we think is best instead of what God has told us to do.
Please sign the following petition, which was not initiated by us, but which seeks 100,000 signatures from those who will stand with Dr. Conrad Vine – to send a message to the church before the 2025 General Conference Session.
Sources
[1] https://www.fulcrum7.com/news/2024/9/19/village-church-cancells-conrad-vine
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