[Bruce,]
Do you have any Bible studies that deal with the question of abortion? Knowing your past public history of defending the unborn there is an active Seventh-day Adventist pro-lifer who would desire your input.
[Doug Yowell]
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Dear Doug,
Off the top of my head I cannot recall any - although I often make the point in my lessons (and sometimes in sermons). Unlike others, I do not have a specific "anti-abortion" text, because the Bible does not directly address the subject (unlike homosexuality).
Instead, I believe that abortion violates the very essence of the teachings of Jesus. Jesus told us to love God and our fellow man. He taught us that the greatest love is to lay down our life for another (as He did for us). If the greatest love is to lay down our life for another, then the greatest "anti-love" is to take the life of another for our own personal benefit.
That is abortion: taking the life (or depriving another of life) for our benefit. It is the polar opposite of the gospel. It diametrically opposed to what Jesus modeled for us. It is the greatest evil (in terms of God's goal for us) that we can do. It is David depriving Uriah of his life so that David's life would be better. In my view, no serious Christian can favor abortion after carefully considering the subject.
Blessings,
Bruce [Cameron]
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Doug,
Thanks for this submission to this forum. I fully agree with Bruce that abortion is the exact opposite of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Jesus said: “I have come that you may have life,” while the gift of the abortion industry is death. Besides, the Bible is not entirely silent on the abortion issue. Many versions of the Bible render the passage found in Exodus 21: 21-24 as follows:
"If men struggle with each other and strike a woman with child so that she gives birth prematurely, yet there is no injury, he shall surely be fined as the woman's husband may demand of him, and he shall pay as the judges decide. But if there is any further injury, then you shall appoint as a penalty life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.”
As we can see, the Old Testaments seems to have imposed the death penalty for causing the death of an unborn baby.
Just love the SDA Forum website! I find it; topical - entertaining - enlightening, spiritually discerning and provocative!
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Bless you oh brave one!
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Ray - Loma Linda
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As always, your response to the article written by Kevin Paulson shows a great deal of depth of understanding of the truth. Pastor Paulson misses the point on most of his arguments and that is that abortion kills children. "Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you.."Jer.1:5 So, who creates life? Thanks for standing up for the anti-abortion folks who risk their lives to save babies. The SDA would benefit from a search of Scripture and from abandoning this pride that they "own the truth." I propose that Kevin Paulson has abortion in his background."
Diane Rotering
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Thanks for your comments!
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"Concerning Abortion, I got into about a forth of Paulsen's article and I canceled the rest. I am ashamed to consider this man's opinion's on this issue to be that of true Seventh-Day Adventist's. He is so deceived on this issue. Such a shame, but not surprised in this day and age that we live in."
Marie Glass
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I understand what you mean. I felt the same way, and this is why I did take the trouble of reading the entire article and posted my reponse at the bottom. Did you read my short answer to his arguments? In case you didn't, here is the Internet link to that page. You will need to scroll down to read my comments:
Seventh-day Adventists and the Abortion Question
http://sdaforum.ipower.com//page247.html
Nic Samojluk
"Thank you for the encouragement in your e-mail. I would like to do some good in the world for the glory of God before the end comes. And I too get satisfaction from responding to the blogs.
I am reading your dissertation, but due to the lack of time and fairly slow reading, it is taking a while. I like what I've read so far. It seems very well thought out, and very well researched."
Richard Hollbrook
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I am sure the Lord has a plan for your life.
Nic Samojluk
I just turned 50, but I don't have the eloquence of speech, or the gift of being able to write long articles such as yourself. Nor do I have a Ph.D.
Richard Holbrook
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You state that you are 50 and that you do not have a Ph.D. I was 65 when I decided to get my Ph.D. It took me ten years of part time online study to complete the program. This means that I started writing at least five years before getting a doctoral degree. It also means that you have 15 years to decide whether you want to work on a doctoral program. As far as talent is concerned, if you are able to write those comments on these blogs, this means that you do not lack what it takes to become a writer. It all depends on what your goal is. Sometimes I get more satisfaction from responding to a blog than from writing a doctoral dissertation.
Nic Samojluk
Happy Sabbath my friend. I agree that it is getting harder and harder to find the good when looking within the church. And even though we knew this was coming, it still is a sad and difficult thing to watch. For me, it helps if I can find someone to try and share my faith with. You on the other hand are sharing your faith everyday through your website. You probably don't even realize the difference you make, or the number of people you help through your words. You have helped me.
Richard Holbrook
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Thank you for the nice things you said about my www.sdaforum.com web site. I am delighted to learn that it is making a difference in somebody's life. A comment like yours is what keeps me going. I have invested thousands of hours in this self-appointed mission of mine at the expense of my own finances and retirement. Actually, I may never be able to retire as a result of my commitment to my mission. This is why your gratitude means so much to me.
I imagine you as a relatively young individual. I started my web site when I was nearly 70 years old. This means that you can probably duplicate what I have been doing and achieve a much greater success. I started with the idea of storing in cyberspace some of the gems of thought coming across my desk, and the thing grew beyond my initial dreams. My fear is that all this will be lost the day I am gone; but if some of this remains in the minds of those who have been touched by the content of my web page, this is all I can dream of.
Nic Samojluk
Nic,
I saw this website when you gave it to someone at EducateTruth. So I decided to check it out. The first thing I did was click on editorials, and came upon the article about the news story. “Is Sharing a News Story a Cardinal Sin?” I had not heard the story and don’t know when it happened. Maybe because I live on the east coast, or maybe because I have only recently regained interest in spiritual things, and returned to the faith I was raised in. {SDA} I was reading some of the negative remarks from people who thought they what you should have done, and I saw the name Erv. Immediately I thought to myself, could this possibly be the same Erv from the Educate Truth website? Who posted the article about how people were just bashing LSU, and for no good reason? Well I kept reading and I saw in your response that it was, when you named that magazine he works for. I can’t say that I was really surprised when he disagreed totally with your view on abortion. I guess Erv likes abortion. Go figure. Not only is it ok to teach error in our schools, but it’s ok to murder the unborn.
I saw others who were very unfair to you. You must have thick skin. I agree with the way you handled the story, and I agree with you wholeheartedly about your stance on abortion. Is it true that the church is not growing in America? I like your website from what I’ve seen so far, and I’m looking forward to reading some Christian News. God be with you……..Richard Holbrook
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Richard,
Thanks for your comments. Letters like yours is what keeps me going. The opposition I have encountered from members of my own church don't bother me as long as I can count on individuals like you who are willing to offer moral support for what I have been doing. Regarding your question, some months ago, Randy Roberts, the Loma Linda University Church senior pastor, stated in his sermon that the Adventist Church is not growing in North America. How can our SDA Church in the U.S. grow if we are killing our own children before they are born and justifying the work of abortionists? Some years ago there was a report published in our official "Ministry" magazine that five of our medical institutions were offering elective abortion services to their patients. Besides, one of our church members owns 17 abortion clinics in California. Of course, he is very rich, and he probably makes sizable monetary contributions to Adventist institutions.
Hi! I thought you might be interested in this article that Kevin Paulson wrote....he is a Pastor employed by the NY Conference. It is an abomination. He supposedly is a strong Conservative, right along with Dennis Priebe....
I really appreciate your website!
Sincerely,
Tammy Roesch
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I do know other conservative Adventists who have developed a blind spot regarding the killing of unborn developing babies. The Bible states that the devil will, if possible, deceive even the elect. He succeeded in deceiving those who crucified the Son of God.
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Hello Nic,
I really enjoy getting to read your thoughts on the forums. I am very happy to support pro-life, and in particular, fight the pro-choice lie, as much as I can.
Christopher Plewright
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I have been reading your pro-life comments on the Spectrum Blog dealing with President's Obana visit to the Catholic University, and I am impressed with your knowledge and your dedication to the defense of the rights to life of the most vulnerable members of the human race. The Lord has granted you unique talents and a great measure of wisdom which you have chosen to use for God's glory. I see in you a great potential for leadrship in the pro-life movement within the Adventist community.
Nic
Dear Nic,
I just recently discovered your forum and I've been reading it ever since. I've learned a lot, some things I didn't know. I want to thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to do the forum. It is high time we got back to our early pro-life Adventist roots.
I's always been pro-life, but kept these things in my heart. Now I know things that make me want to do something about it. I haven't figured out what. The Lord has laid this on your heart, and you have responded and have taken action. I thank you for the that work you have done and hope that you continue.
A reader,
Juanita
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The Lord has great things in store for you. Look to him for guidance in your desire to serve him!
Nic
Dear Nic - Thank you for your faithful witness to God's love for the least of these! Would you please send me the James Standish piece lamenting America's 50k abortions? Also I have rediscovered my paper "The Wisdom of Solomon". May God bless you and your faithful witness to Him.
George
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Hi!
Here is the link to James Standish article:
http://www.religiousliberty.info/blog/?p=58
When you have nothing else to do, visit my rebuilt http://www.sdaforum.com web site. My web service provider moved my site to a new platform, and I lost a good portion of my web data, but thanks the Lord, I was able to rebuilt the major portion of it. It consumed hundreds of hours of my spare time. I think that the enemy was trying to destroy what I had built over the years, but it failed.
I admire your stand for what is right, regardless of popular opinion.
Nic Samojluk
Thank you for the news, but especially thank you for standing up for the truth.
Ariel [Roth]
Hello Nic,
I'm enjoying access to your well presented SDA Forum, so I would appreciate having my address changed as I don't want to miss any mailings. Since moving to the Denver, Colorado area to live closer to Milton and his family, my main e-mail address is now ...
Congratulations on the completion of an important topic thesis for your PhD and for sharing its information!
Regards,
Ethel Hammerly
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Hi:
Thanks for your comments. My Ph.D. dissertation was approved thanks to the good advice I received from Hector who read my initial proposal and took the time to give me some timely suggestions.
I did update your mailing address.
God bless!
Nic Samojluk
"Linda mensagem.
Obrigada.
Dal."
[Alejandro Bullon]
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"Beautiful message.
Thankyou.
Dal.
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Hello Brother Samojluk,
Today I saw your website for the first time, and was pleasantly surprised to see many good articles regarding the need to protect the unborn life, and a couple of articles that seem to show the true sideof the Islamic problem.
But do your comments about the inerrancy of the Bible tend to uplift the Bible, or put it down? I wonder if you have ever read these verses in the Bible, or statements by Ellen White?
It is written, man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word proceeding out of the mouth of God.
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The scribes of God wrote as they were dictated by the Holy Spirit, having no control of the work themselves.
May God guide us into all truth,
Daniel Winters
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Editorial note: The comments listed above generated an exchange of E-mails dealing with the nature of inspiration which is still going on between Daniel Winters and this forum managememnt. To access this material, click on the following Internet link:
Nic Samojluk, Editor
Apreciado Nicolas:
Siempre leemos con interes lo que nos envias.Hoy en forma especial quiero felicitarte por haber alcanzado este nivel academico. Te deseamos las mas ricas bendiciones del Señor.
Un abrazo,
Gunnar [Wensell]
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Dear Nicolas:
We always read with interest what you are sending. Today I want to congratulate you in a special way for having reached this academic goal. We wish you God's richest blessings.
Greeting,
Gunnar [Wensell]
Muchas gracias por estas notables noticias.
Saludos,
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Thank you for these important news.
Greetings,
Oscar Nelson Wasiuk
Mision Argentina del Sur
www.misionsur.org.ar
Dear Nic:
I am interested in EGW statement regarding medical evangelism. I am interested mainly because, considering the real priority contained in her Otsego message, it is difficult to find the focus on health which Loma Linda has implemented out of her 1863 suggestions.
Greetings
Ron [Noltze]
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This E-mail from Dr. Ronald Notze, who has occupied high SDA positions of responsibility in the medical field in South America, Europe, and Africa, generated several electronic communications criscrossing the Atlantic Ocean. He did make several significant statements regarding the attitude of abortion and the policies in effect at Adventist medical institutions in the areas he did serve the church for many decades. According to him, our Seventh-day medical institutions in Europe, Africa, and South American which were under his supervision had--and still have--a policy of no abortion services by our physicians. To read this exchange of E-mails, click on the following Internet link:
Nic Samojluk
Hello Dr. Samojluk,
Thank you for sharing. As a Baptist, I learned a lot from your power point. Thanks.
MW [Musau Wakabongo]
Querido amigo Nicolás,
Te felicitamos por tu tesis doctoral. Lamentamos mucho que no podremos ir el sábado a la presentación de la segunda parte. Tú estás llenando un vacío importante en esta área. Un abrazo,
Tulio y Lilia
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My dear friend Nicolas,
Our congratulation for your doctoral thesis. We are sorry we won't be able to listen to the second part of your presentation this coming Saturday. You are filling an important vacuum on this issue. A hug from,
Tulio and Lilia [Peverini]
Dear Nic,
I read your announcement and I have started perusing through your dissertation. First, congratulations on this marvelous achievement in your life. I have called ... and next sabbath is on my calendar. I want to come and hear your summary.
Best regards,
John Buchholz
Nic:
Yes, Darwinism having overrun America from coast to coast and from the Mexican border to the Canadian border, with the ungodly, unconstitutional public schools and adding insult to injury is the case, has never been addressed by you my friend, while I have several times strongly suggested it?
Today, Darwinism is a given as to curriculum in public schools, while God, the Bible and prayer evermore millions are wasted to see if God can even be sort of treated as "good" as a stray dog in this satanic educational system.
Yes, and, because, it quickly spread in America by this evil educational system it also became the tool indirectly to infect the whole world with it. Yes, this out and from America, the now nation under God!
Yes, all you say against this and other theories, is right on the mark and biblical. In close analysis public education is anti-biblical, period. Yes, USA public education is one of the greatest destroyer of Christianity in the whole Western World, with Christians total asleep while Satan does his thing in true silent manner.
Hugo [Schmidt]
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Thanks for your comments! You are combining two separate topics: Darwinism, and public education, and conclude that both are wrong. I fully agree that Darwinism is wrong because it presents itself as science, when in fact it is not. Its basic premises are: Natural selection, the survival of the fittest, and naturalism, which ignores the existence of the Creator. Darwinism to me has all the characteristics of philosophic speculation instead of scientific facts. If you click on www.sdaforum.com/page9.html and look at all the entries accompanied by the picture of Darwin, you will realize that I have not ignored said topic.
I cannot say the same about public education. The reason is very simple. Your argument is that it is unconstitutional for the Federal government to pay for the cost of running the public school system. I am not persuaded that your assumption is correct. How can I join you in your crusade against public education if I see no basis to declare that public education is unconsitutional? I would rather fight for public education to get rid of the teaching of a false science or fraudulent science, which Darwinism is, instead of abolishing public education. Doing away with public education would fill the country with illiterates, and I don't this is good for the U.S.!
Nic Samojluk
"Hello Dr. Samojluk, Congratulations on completing your Doctorate degree! This is fantastic. Take care."
Musau [Wakabongo]
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Comments like this one keeps me going. In the last decade of the forum existence, I must have devoted at least ten thousand hours for the forum, ad honorem, of course, since this is a non-profit on-going project; and it energizes me to learn that this effort of mine is appreciated by some individuals.
Nic Samojluk
"Hi Everyone,
I personally thank you for the energy and effort to put together the forum. It is a noble act geared to exercise our freedom of speech and the opportunity you provide to users to express their opinions in matters of common concern.
Many people have an oustanding wisdom, which has been manifested in public by using the forum as a platform to provide excellent insights in tough times like we are going thru.
I would like to hear opinions from the youth. They are growing in an era of tremendous and fast change. The youth will outpour new way of thinking and express the struggle they deal with to maintain the basic principles of life.
Thank again and please keep it up.
Blessings,
Pat"
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I will, to the best of my limited ability and with the help of people like you and others. Thanks for your positive comments. I would also welcome suggestions for improving the service we provide.
Nic Samojluk
I received the following message from a personal friend in response to the material you can read by clicking at the following link: www.sdaforum.com/page41.html
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This is wonderful, thank you so much for writing and sharing it with me. Now I feel much better prepared to talk to ... about it. And also to give my talk tomorrow morning; your email is very timely and I appreciate the hard work you put into creating it for me. I’m going to use parts of this in my opening and then go into the background of Memorial Day and the development of it into a National Holiday. And finally, encourage our members to attend the Memorial services planned for our communities here and to remember their own loved ones who have passed from this earth.
Gene
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I just praise God that you exist, so to speak! I hope that someday soon you can retire from your present occupation, and dedicate much more time to this the most important issue ever. No other issue is more important than this one. I tend to believe that it is superior to bringing members into the Church, etc.
Hugo [Schmidt]
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Thanks for your compliment. I do recall several instances when my life could have ended, and I thank the Lord for preserving it for me. If I can do something with the little talent the heaven has granted me, I want to use it for his glory, and saving the unborn is a task for God's glory, I believe.
While the SDA church is busy trying to save those who were lucky to be born, I want to contribute my grain of sand for the saving of the unborn. This is why I started this forum. I am interested in all kinds of news, but doing something for the unborn fires me up more than any other thing that is taking place on earth.
I do this as my hobby, and I have invested over 10,000 hours so far [ad honorem, of course] in this forum since I started this back in 1974. Therefore, if you, the reader, have any comment, positive or negative, please share it with me!
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Of course Nic, you are the best on this issue! I can only say: Praise God! However, Nic, it is my firm conviction and conclusion that with our President who is personally firmly committed to the protection of the unborn, by him telling the world that all is well in America which ends up, wanting or not, including this issue of the unborn, and it indirectly plays into the hands of the prochoicers in a subtle way especially so in a Nation under God as the USA ever claims to operate under.
You see, in essence, in one pulpit George W. ferociously says one thing and than on the next one he ends up erasing that with his elbow, as the saying goes. Besides, as to the death penalty the same goes. Bush wants the death penalty to remain almost with same vigor as removing the Roe v Wade. You will find that prochoicers are generally against the death penalty.
In a true sense, the USA, the Nation under God sends ever more horrible confusing messages. More ever like an Empire than the Nation that the Founding Fathers envisioned and invented. Yes, sadly adopting ever more tactics all despots ever used but ended up selfdestroying. The most horrific military killing machine, the USA now the spying Capital of the world, America now the Nation of Casinos even for the purpose of educating its youngsters in the unconstitutional public schools, etc., etc., etc. Yes, wine women and song and now wine man and song!
Women becoming more violent by the day! Of course the mass grave of 47+ million unborn and no end in sight, murdered by American mothers! Yes, women in government more generally for abortion etc. You will find that women conservatives in governmnet are generally not vocal at all against abortion. Name me a one?
There is no question that a Nation that has and constantly re-submits itself to God, this same God judges that nation under that high calling-standard.
Question: Do you think that the USA is on the mending road or ever deeper and deeper in immorality of all kinds? You did agree sometime that this nation is a murderous nation, etc., etc., etc. Do you see signs even in Adventism of a trend back to the sanctity of life from conception?
Hugo [Schmidt]
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Nobody is beyond repentance, forgiveness, and redemption. The Seventh-day Adventist Church did err half a century ago when it collaborated with Hitler while the genocite of the Jews was in full swing. Recently the German and Austrian SDA leadership of the church issued an apology for this. Today, our church is making the same mistake--this time regarding the genocide of the unborn. My hope is that our SDA brethren realize this and alter the course of the church on this issue now instead of apologizing half a century later for the mistakes of their predecessors.
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