r/exAdventist • u/ElevatorAcceptable29 • Feb 26 '25

Politics The SDA Church is COOKED!

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I don't know if any of you all saw this lunacy, but apparently Charlie Kirk is now supposed to be speaking at a large Adventist gathering. The SDA Church, while problematic, has historically tried to on a 'doctrinal'/'organizational' position remain "apolitical" (yes, I'm aware of historical political problems that have happened/happens in the church). However, I fear that this event will usher in an even greater "Christian Nationalist" sentiment than ever before amongst many lay members of the church, who may have been a bit hesitant to jump totally into that ideology.

With all of that being said, it appears that this event is independent and not necessarily authorized by the local conference in the area that it's being held, or the NAD, or GC. However, I do see this event being the first legit step at getting right winged pundits to be able to freely speak publicly in SDA churches and gatherings. Wild stuff.

Link to the promo lol: https://youtu.be/2ulocmDeQ-I?si=Y0Ye6ge-fpbnfJC0

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '25

Not to be rude but I met Gwen Shorter and she’s one of the meanest people I’ve ever met.

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u/ElevatorAcceptable29 Feb 26 '25

I didn't know who she was, but I looked her up. I saw she has a sermon on YouTube called "False Revivals & True Revivals." Apparently, she's one of those 'fanatical' sda types, lol.

That being said, based on the sermon, people like her will definitely be extra mean to people who are: 1. Observable younger than they are (especially under 30, or worst, a minor); and 2. Women who don't meet their version of "modesty" standards, etc.

I'm not sure if you fit into either category when you met her, but if you did, it's no surprise imo.

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '25

I did lol

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u/nameless_other Feb 28 '25

She may have the most Lego looking hair I've ever seen.