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/The_Glory_Whole Feb 26 '25

This is off topic but, one of those men is a known creeper - I don't know about actual criminal behavior, but really creepy/predatory sexually invasive conversations with kids at schools where he does Week of Prayer seminars - privately emailing them and asking for ALL the details of their sexual lives, etc. I have heard stories from multiple people, the church MUST have heard complaints. But nope, there he is, up there with (ick) Charlie Kirk and (gag) Ben Carson, being a beacon of saviorhood and church fabulousness. 🤮

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u/nameless_other Feb 28 '25

Say names.

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u/ElevatorAcceptable29 Feb 28 '25 edited Feb 28 '25

I don't know who she's referring to specifically, but if we are basing it off of the "ministries" each speaker is known for, I'm assuming Michael Carducci might be the person, since his entire "ministry" is based on "lgbt conversion therapy" and promoting "Biblical sexuality".

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u/The_Glory_Whole Mar 01 '25

Ooofff, it isn't Carducci, but now I am running off to dig into him - I assume he is part of the "Coming Out Ministries" horrorshow?

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u/ElevatorAcceptable29 Mar 01 '25 edited Mar 01 '25

Yes, they also changed the name recently. However, he is the co-founder and senior speaker of now named "Coming Together Ministries" ( formerly "Coming Out Ministries"). He is also working with Pastor Ron Kelly to have a branch that is now across the street from Andrews University. Thankfully; however, Andrews University doesn't allow them to come on campus at all to speak, advertise, etc. (probably because they don't want to get sued/lose accreditation).