On Thursday, May 14, 2020 in Lima, Peru, the nation’s leading religious leaders responded to Pope Francis’ call and met in the Plaza Mayor. The Plaza Mayor is the political and religious heart of Peru and is surrounded by the Government Palace, the Catholic Cathedral, the Municipal Palace and the Archbishop’s Palace. Pope Francis invited […]
President Trump Officially Designated Houses of Worship as “Essential” and Called on Governors to Allow them to Open
Churches in some states are being unfairly and unconstitutionally targeted. Far more restrictions are being placed upon houses of worship than on secular businesses. For example, in Minnesota, churches can only have 10 people at a time while restaurants, bars, salons and barbershops are allowed to have 50 people. [1] Minnesota shopping malls and retail […]
Politicians, Catholics, Adventists and Evangelicals Participate in “Total Unity” to Fight Against COVID-19
On April 23, 2020, a historic interfaith meeting was held between church and state at the Presidential Palace in Santiago, Chile. A new “Interreligious Table” was created between government leaders and religious leaders to address the COVID-19 emergency. The Secretary General of the Presidency, Felipe Ward, declared during a press conference that “we have formed […]
Where are the Seventh-day Adventists?
By Elder Arnie Suntag In the midst of unprecedented world events, most notably the COVID-19 pandemic, an overwhelming number of people have become fearful and running for cover – and that unfortunately includes many in our own churches. Instead of turning to God, earnestly praying for forgiveness, and seeking an answer from on high, they […]
The President of the South American Division of Seventh-day Adventists Urges the Church to Pray to God for a COVID-19 Vaccine
Pastor Erton Kohler is the president of the 2.5 million-member South American Division of Seventh-day Adventists. [1] He published a tweet last month calling upon church members to pray to God for a COVID-19 vaccine. He included the following message in his call to daily prayer: “We need a miracle! Shall we pray together for […]
The South Atlantic Conference, Spectrum Magazine and Adventist Today Owe Governor Brian Kemp and the People of Georgia an Apology
Back in April 2020, William Winston, president of the South Atlantic Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, published a letter criticizing Republican Governor Brian Kemp for reopening the economy in the state of Georgia. President Winston stated that he was “deeply” disturbed that the governor was going to “allow certain businesses to reopen” against the advice of […]
The Adventist Church in Germany Supports the Government Use of Smartphone Tracing Apps and Encourages Everyone to Use Them
Johannes Naether, President of the North German Union Conference, issued a statement on April 15, 2020 indicating that the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Germany supports the government’s use of tracing apps to track the movement of its citizens on their smartphones. Germany is implementing a monitoring program to ensure that its citizens comply with the […]
The North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists Extols the Virtues of Ramadan
Gabriela Phillips is the Adventist Muslim Relations Coordinator for the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists (NAD). As part of an effort aimed at improving relations between various religions, the NAD has emphasized certain alleged similarities between Christianity and Islam. The following comparison between Jesus and the Koran was published on the NAD’s Ministerial website: […]
Vatican Report: Catholics, Evangelicals and Adventists Unite in Partnership to Fight COVID-19 and Food Shortages in Venezuela
A new religious, social and pluralistic organization was just created in Venezuela to help fight poverty, corruption and promote unity. The Vatican has just announced that Roman Catholics, Evangelicals and Seventh-day Adventists have come together to create the new “Venezuelan Interreligious Social Council.” [1] On April 22, 2020, a “Joint-Declaration” was announced that explains the […]
Adventists in Italy Announce that the Coronavirus is Interfering with their Annual Interfaith Event
Amid the COVID-19 crisis that has devastated Italy and decimated its economy, the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Italy has announced that the coronavirus has delayed one of its 2020 ecumenical activities with Catholics and Evangelicals. The official website of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Italy published on April 10, 2020 that the annual ecumenical “Bible […]
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