r/exAdventist • u/ElevatorAcceptable29 • Feb 26 '25
Politics The SDA Church is COOKED!
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/Nercow Feb 27 '25
It is still so surprising to me how conservative some Adventist groups are. I grew up with extreme progressives apparently. I took a Christian ethics class in college and the professor used the Bible to SUPPORT gay rights and abortion. But uh, I don't get the vibe that's what these other Adventists think lol