RE: [TruthTalk] 7th Day Adventists

[ShieldsFamily]

The website looks very interesting,Marlin.  It’s good to know the background on SDAs.  It’s always good to hear from you. Izzy   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marlin halverson Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2004 10:08 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] 7th Day Adventists   My computer was attacked by that sasser virus and I missed a bunch of mail, gone forever because of hotmail account limitations.  Regarding the SDAs.  I have been fellowshipping among them for a couple of years now as a guest.  There are wonderful people there.  The group as a whole is healthy enough to assimilate some diversity without crumbling.   I have decided to put some space between them and myself and family for a time.  A conflict arose over appropriate forms of music and I do not want to be the one telling them what is right more than I have already done.  There are conservative views that date back to the thoughts of Ellen White that are not even part of some of the official guidelines, guidelines currently under revision.  The following web site is helpful for an insight into past developments that have led up to current stands.  Conflicts can arise from unstated beliefs that are passed down through generations of members.   http://www.isitso.org/guide/sda.html    Marlin  ----- Original Message ----- From: ShieldsFamily To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 03, 2004 9:00 AM Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] 7th Day Adventists   Good attitude, John.  I’ve not looked into Adventists because I’ve had friends in the past warn me against it, and I don’t think my husband would be interested, as he loves our non-D church. But I’ve read some very favorable things about how healthy they are due to their beliefs in keeping OT dietary laws. Are you Adventist? Izzy   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2004 9:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] 7th Day Adventists   Just to clarify: The Adventist church in most communities I am aware of, is accepted by most of the other churches as part of the larger Christian community.   One of the local radio stations is a Christian music station run by the Adventist church.   It features announcements from all Christian churches, and has advertisement from across the board.   In time, it's doctrine of exclusion will be completely gone.   The folks I know are great people, claiming the name of Jesus.    I am not aware that correct doctrinal thinking is a requirement for salvation.   Community among believers is a wonderful thing and should be encouraged.   Many in TT share this sense of community.    Peace out John Smithson