by Richard W. Coffen | 8 July 2020 | I enjoyed writing my two essays (here’s the first, and here’s the second) on puzzling or misunderstood Bible texts. So here’s a third essay on this theme: that we must take Scripture seriously, although not always literally. God Hates Sinners A few years ago, I began reading […] Source: https://atoday.org/the-bible-tells-me-so-part-3/
SCOTUS: Church Schools Immune from Discrimination Claims
by Michael Peabody | 8 July 2020 | In a 7-2 ruling announced this morning, the Supreme Court found that religious institutions have a First Amendment right to make employment decisions “free from state interference.” Two Teachers in Los Angeles Catholic Schools Sue Claiming Age and Disability Discrimination Two teachers at separate Catholic schools in […] Source: https://atoday.org/scotus-church-schools-immune-from-discrimination-claims/
Sharing Scripture for July 5 – 11
This is a tool for you to use if you lead a Sabbath School (SS) class or small group. It is keyed to the Bible texts used in the current week’s Adult SS Lesson and includes a brief story from current news you can use to introduce the discussion and then a series of discussion […] Source: https://atoday.org/sharing-scripture-for-july-5-11/
NAD Executive Committee Recommends Name for New Division President
The Executive Committee of the North American Division (NAD) voted on July 7, 2020, to recommend the name of G. Alexander Bryant for the position of NAD president. The General Conference (GC) Executive Committee will meet July 9 to receive the recommendation and elect the new NAD president. Bryant has most recently served as both […] Source: https://atoday.org/nad-executive-committee-recommends-name-for-new-division-president/
Names of Adventist Entities That Received PPP Funds Released
7 July 2020 | In April of this year, the North American Division (NAD) of the Adventist Church released guidance on two pieces of United United States legislation: the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Both sets of legislation were designed to provide short-term financial […] Source: https://atoday.org/names-of-adventist-entities-that-received-ppp-funds-released/
