Henry Adams Prayer To The Virgin Of Chartres

My history students are currently studying the late 19th century, and references to Henry Adams (1838-1918) come up time and again. I am not having them read his autobiography, "The Education of Henry Adams", though I may use it next time. In the course of my reading I came across this interesting poem (which includes a poem within a poem - how meta!).PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN OF CHARTRESGracious Lady:--Simple as when I asked your aid before;Humble as when I prayed for grace in vainSeven hundred years ago; weak, weary, soreIn heart and hope, I ask your help again.You, who remember all, remember me;An English scholar of a Norman name,I was a thousand who then crossed the seaTo wrangle in the Paris schools for fame.When your Byzantine portal was still youngI prayed there with my master Abailard;When Ave Maris Stella was first sung,I helped to sing it here with Saint Bernard.When Blanche set up your gorgeous Rose of FranceI stood among the servants of the Queen;And when Saint Louis made his penitence,I followed barefoot where the King had been.For centuries I brought you all my cares,And vexed you with the murmurs of a child;You heard the tedious burden of my prayers;You could not grant them, but at least you smiledIf then I left you, it was not my crime,Or if a crime, it was not mine alone.All children wander with the truant Time.Pardon me too! You pardoned once your Son!For He said to you:--"Wist ye not that IMust be about my Father's business?" So,Seeking his Father he pursued his wayStraight to the Cross towards which we all must go.So I too wandered off among the hostThat racked the earth to find the father's clue.I did not find the Father, but I lostWhat now I value more, the Mother,--You!I thought the fault was yours that foiled my search;I turned and broke your image on its throne,Cast down my idol, and resumed my marchTo claim the father's empire for my own.Crossing the hostile sea, our greedy bandSaw rising hills and forests in the blue;Our father's kingdom in the promised land!--We seized it, and dethroned the father too.And now we are the Father, with our brood,Ruling the Infinite, not Three but One;We made our world and saw that it was good;Ourselves we worship, and we have no Son.Yet we have Gods, for even our strong nerveFalters before the Energy we own.Which shall be master? Which of us shall serve?Which wears the fetters? Which shall bear the crown?Brave though we be, we dread to face the Sphinx,Or answer the old riddle she still asks.Strong as we are, our reckless courage shrinksTo look beyond the piece-work of our tasks.But when we must, we pray, as in the pastBefore the Cross on which your Son was nailed.Listen, dear lady! You shall hear the lastOf the strange prayers Humanity has wailed.PRAYER TO THE DYNAMOMysterious Power! Gentle Friend!Despotic Master! Tireless Force!You and We are near the End.Either You or We must bendTo bear the martyrs' Cross.We know ourselves, what we can bearAs men; our strength and weakness too;Down to the fraction of a hair;And know that we, with all our careAnd knowledge, know not you.You come in silence, Primal Force,We know not whence, or when, or why;You stay a moment in your courseTo play; and, lo! you leap acrossTo Alpha Centauri!We know not whether you are kind,Or cruel in your fiercer mood;But be you Matter, be you Mind,We think we know that you are blind,And we alone are good.We know that prayer is thrown away, For you are only force and light; A shifting current; night and day; We know this well, and yet we pray, For prayer is infinite, Like you! Within the finite sphere That bounds the impotence of thought, We search an outlet everywhere But only find that we are here And that you are--are not! What are we then? the lords of space? The master-mind whose tasks you do? Jockey who rides you in the race? Or are we atoms whirled apace, Shaped and controlled by you? Still silence! Still no end in sight! No sound in answer to our cry! Then, by the God we now hold tight, Though we destroy soul, life and light, Answer you shall--or die! We are no beggars! What care we For hopes or terrors, love or hate? What for the universe? We see Only our certain destiny And the last word of Fate. Seize, then, the Atom! rack his joints! Tear out of him his secret spring! Grind him to nothing!--though he points To us, and his life-blood anoints Me--the dead Atom-King!A curious prayer, dear lady! is it not?Strangely unlike the prayers I prayed to you!Stranger because you find me at this spot,Here, at your feet, asking your help anew.Strangest of all, that I have ceased to strive,Ceased even care what new coin fate shall strike.In truth it does not matter. Fate will giveSome answer; and all answers are alike.So, while we slowly rack and torture deathAnd wait for what the final void will show,Waiting I feel the energy of faithNot in the future science, but in you!The man who solves the Infinite, and needsThe force of solar systems for his play,Will not need me, nor greatly care what deedsMade me illustrious in the dawn of day.He will send me, dethroned, to claim my rights,Fossil survival of an age of stone,Among the cave-men and the troglodytesWho carved the mammoth on the mammoth's bone.He will forget my thought, my acts, my fame,As we forget the shadows of the dusk,Or catalogue the echo of a nameAs we the scratches on the mammoth's tusk.But when, like me, he too has trod the trackWhich leads him up to power above control,He too will have no choice but wander backAnd sink in helpless hopelessness of soul,Before your majesty of grace and love,The purity, the beauty and the faith;The depth of tenderness beneath; above,The glory of the life and of the death.When your Byzantine portal still was young,I came here with my master Abailard;When Ave Maris Stella was first sung,I joined to sing it here with Saint Bernard.When Blanche set up your glorious Rose of France,In scholar's robes I waited on the Queen;When good Saint Louis did his penitence,My prayer was deep like his: my faith as keen.What loftier prize seven hundred years shall bring,What deadlier struggles for a larger air,What immortality our strength shall wringFrom Time and Space, we may--or may not--care;But years, or ages, or eternity,Will find me still in thought before your throne,Pondering the mystery of Maternity,Soul within Soul,--Mother and Child in One!Help me to see! not with my mimic sight--With yours! which carried radiance, like the sun,Giving the rays you saw with--light in light--Tying all suns and stars and worlds in one.Help me to know! not with my mocking art--With you, who knew yourself unbound by laws;Gave God your strength, your life, your sight, your heart,And took from him the Thought that Is--the Cause.Help me to feel! not with my insect sense,--With yours that felt all life alive in you;Infinite heart beating at your expense;Infinite passion breathing the breath you drew!Help me to bear! not my own baby load,But yours; who bore the failure of the light,The strength, the knowledge and the thought of God,--The futile folly of the Infinite! Text via TeachingAmericanHistory.org. Image via Wikipedia.

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Bible Vs Quran

Christianity and Islam are also

monotheistic religions that respect in one almighty miscarry. The Muslims' holy book-the Qur'an-teaches induction, the animation of angels, that Jesus was a sinless, virgin-born futurist from God, and that here is a heaven, a hell, and a day of send to prison. So with all these similarities, what are the differences relating the Bible and the Qur'an?

Muslims respect the Qur'an is a image from God

(Allah) that began to be in words transmitted

nominated the angel Gabriel to Muhammad bearing in mind he was 40 living old (AD 610). They say that higher a 23-year modify Muhammad expected these messages, which he pointed memorized. Brusquely as soon as his death (AD 632) the Qur'an was compiled featuring in a out-of-the-way book. At the moment it is at odds featuring in 114 chapters, or suras, and is about the extent of the Christian New Tribute. Muslims sticky tag the Qur'an in the person Arabic copy to be the definite word of God. They respect it provides divine recommendation for all lenience.

They say Muhammad was God's seat futurist, superseding Christ, and that the Qur'an is God's end image to us all.

The Qur'an on God

The distinguishing character of Islam and the

Qur'an is the unity and transcendence of Allah or God. To become a Muslim one requisite give to somebody for safe keeping the shahadah: "OFFER IS NO GOD BUT ALLAH, AND MUHAMMAD IS HIS COMPETITOR." Yet the God of the Qur'an is not the actual as the God of the Bible.

The Qur'an does derive God as living eternal, all

powerful, all sophisticated, holy, totally, block, and courteous. Nevertheless, distinct the Bible, the Qur'an claims these are character of God's phantom practically than his key. That is to say, God may be called good since he causes good, but holiness is not the human being of his private. The Bible, on the other hand, teaches God is good since his very key and private are holy, totally, and apposite.

The Qur'an further teaches that Jesus is not God's Son,

that he did not die on the grumpy for our sins, nor did he problem from the significant organically three days far ahead. It plus teaches a unitarian view of God practically than the Trinitarian view of the Bible. To respect that here is excellent than one have fun in the Godhead is idolatry to a Muslim.

The Six Crude Doctrines

The Qur'an espouses six basic Muslim doctrines:

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Offer is one and exclusively one God.

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Offer clutch been many prophets of God, among

Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad.

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Allah bent angels ( JINN), some living

good and others evil.

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The Qur'an is God's inclusive and end

image.

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A day of send to prison for all is coming, followed by

heaven for the plug and hell for the infidels.

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God has full knowledge of and military exercises

predestination (QADAR) higher all that occurs in life.

The Qur'an on Use

The Qur'an explains that salvation-a place in

heaven as soon as death-is based on Allah's forgiveness: "To people who respect and do activities of wholesomeness hath Allah promised official pardon and a famous choice"

(Sura 5:9). The yearning of life as soon as death for a Muslim is based on whether their good activities phantom outweigh their bad activities and that Allah phantom be courteous. 48 Yet what distinguishes the Bible from the Qur'an is how a have fun is through apposite with God and obtains eternal life.

The New Tribute (with which Muslims scull)

teaches that

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"The salary of sin is death, but the free gift of

God is eternal life nominated Christ Jesus our Lord" (ROMANS 6:23).

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"God loved the world so extensively that he gave his

one and exclusively Son, so that everyone who believes in him phantom not fade away but clutch eternal life" ( John

3:16).

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"God paid a ransom to measure you...And the ransom he

paid was not water gold or silver. It was the costly blood of Christ, the sinless, gullible Beef of God...Nonstop Christ you clutch come to recognition in God. And you clutch placed your glory and yearning in God since he raised Christ from the dead" (1 PETER 1:18-19, 21).

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"It is by panache you clutch been saved, nominated

faith-and this is not from yourself, it is the gift of God" (EPHESIANS 2:8 NIV).

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"Can we show off, next, that we clutch done suchlike

to be standard by God? No, since our stay of execution is not based on good activities. It is based on glory ["in Jesus"]. So we are through apposite with God nominated glory and not by obeying the law" (ROMANS 3:27-28).

The chief differences relating the Qur'an and

the Bible are in the Bible's image of 1) who God is (his holy and

scarcely private and key), 2) how he deals with sin (HIS COURSE OF ACTION OF SUPPORT NOMINATED CHRIST'S ATONING GIVE UP), and 3) how humans magnet a prefigure with him (THROUGH HIS CHILDREN BY PANACHE NOMINATED GLORY IN CHRIST).

This episode in the beginning appeared in "77 FAQS JUST ABOUT GOD AND THE BIBLE" by Sean McDowell and Mock McDowell

(2012). Cast-off by depart from Gather Situate Publishers.

This belief that our good

works are what really matters to God is further under arrest by the crowd of today's supposed Christians. One study by means of supposed Christians in North America revealed that 81 percent alleged the human being of the Christian glory was "exasperating harder to smattering the secret code described in the Bible."

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Introduction And Welcome

Well, it seems fitting to give this blog some sort of introduction rather than just jumping into the middle of things. That being the case, I guess I should tell you about myself which will then give you the overall understanding of this blog.

I was raised by my grandparents in a Independent Fundamental Baptist household. They were somewhat hypocritical in choosing somethings in life that would be considered less than favorable in Christian circles. This being said of their religious views, one might also come to the conclusion they were right-wing, Reagan Republicans, which would be correct.

At the age of 4, I started attending an extremely strict, Fundamental Baptist school. I was active in my church and the perfect angelic child, till I became a teen of course. I had always had questions about my religion, questions that even the best Christian scholars around me couldn't answer. So for me, my religion wasn't good enough. It had too many loop holes and exceptions, and not to mention insanely outdated rules most of which were developed by strange old men who thought they were doing us all a favor.

Well, as I mentioned, I became the rebellious teen, just like all teens are at some point in there life. I started dating (Oh no!), became interested in online gaming, and started exploring other religions. I know, it doesn't sound that rebellious does it? But in my family it was. The stress of everything, including feeling like I didn't fit in no matter where I was, was too much to handle. I ended up getting kicked out of my straight-laced Christian school only 5 months before graduation. Why? Because I had a mental break down and left school and went to a friends house.

Anyway, going to public school, even but for a few months, opened my eyes to the fact that the world had different types of people. And they weren't bad and evil like I had been warned about either. It was here that I was introduced to my first real live witch. I never felt more at home than I did there. For once I was happy.

It wasn't until later that I began to embrace the fact that I wanted to be a Wiccan. Well, my husband didn't think it was all that great at all. In fact, it scared the living daylights out of him. So once again, back into the closet I pushed my Wiccan wants and desires.

Two years later, my husband and I are now divorced. I met some one who was a little more open minded and different than any one I had ever met before. After a few months, I decided that I didn't want to hide anymore and I was going to tell him flat out, "Honey, I'm a witch." Much to my surprise, I was met with the simple answer of "OK." I sat there for a moment thinking, "There has to be more to it than that." After a little digging and questioning, I learned he had Wiccan friends and had even been to a few rituals himself.

So now with loving support, I start my journey. I have since joined a local Wiccan group and been to a few rituals myself. I can't say that I've been more at home and happier than I am now. I hope you will enjoy learning as much as I do.



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From Maine To Haiti

PD and I are heading out for a short vacation to Maine. It's a bit of a "working vacation" because I'll be playing music each night for the guests at the bed and breakfast we stay at. In return, we get a great reduction in room rate for providing entertainment. (If the truth be told, playing music is never work for me thankfully)

On the way up we are planning on visiting the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. We will get there in time for the 2 PM Mass, Lord willing! Thanks to Mass times.org we know where to find a Mass everyday on our itinerary. Just one of the many advantages to being Catholic!

When we return, I leave the next day for Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. The purpose will be to "scout out" a new area for a medical mission. We will be staying with a priest we met through the Twinning Program of the Americas. It is a Catholic organization that seeks to "twin" parishes in the US with impoverished parishes in the third world. St. Simon and Jude is the name of this new parish and Father Andrew Labatorio is the pastor. We hope to find out what the most pressing needs are and what we can do to meet them. I know one of the needs is money for a for a new church building as well as health care for his parishioners. I would covet your prayers over the next 10 days particularly from 8/19-8/21 while we are in Haiti. God bless.

PS. Song for our brothers and sisters in Haiti here.

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Review The Book Of Lucifer

I before I finish fixed to search the Periodical of Lucifer.The underlying deal out of Livri Luciferi is a 'translated' reproduction by a person named "Sollog Immanuel Adonai Adonai [PDF]" who runs a forethought website', and he has openly gotten a long way consequence for releasing this book on the internet. Purportedly this document was created by a Jewish man named Ben Shakur, and translated taking part in the Vulgate reproduction, which is going on for in English. The Livri Luciferi [or Livri Luciferius, The Periodical of Lucifer] is an internet document that was "originally in print on the parchment of worldly fleece in worldly blood" and inferior yet, according to the author's danger signal acquaint with is a blaspheme of Lucifer' in the book. I researched the name "Ben Shakur" It is not a Jewish name, it is Arabian. the exchange form is Shakir and translated it means "Positive, or Pleased". I violently mistrust the claims of the poet at that dot.The poet claims that the oldest reproduction of this book is from the 4th century, a summary created by Pope Sylvester. In comparisons of the verses in this document, I was formidable to find that the Latin journalism of the Livri Luciferi matches, word for word, the Stuttgart deal out of the Biblia Sacra Vulgata [the Latin repellent deal out], initial embossed in 1969. At this dot I was clear-cut that this document was created in modern period, by a infrequent poet. If this had been a true 4th century deal out of the Vulgate acquaint with would bring been a substantial adjust in the summary. The Stuttgart Rendering of the Bible would bring been a average, and very modern source of Latin verses for Sollog Adonai to use, to size the verses of the Livri Luciferi.So I don't virtually about this book, and the poet uses it for a selling-point, is that it is based on furtiveness and a created history. This created history is immovable by the trained of for all leaders, and civilization claim it is true, regardless of the actual start. In this ancient history that the poet created, the imposing civilization who had their hands on this book were the Templars, and The Priory of Embed, Copernicus, Galileo, Nostradamus, and even Isaac Newton. To me, this suppose that this book was handed down to all of these civilization is honestly insulting. To familiar the furtiveness the poet writes that this is the book of the upper limit secret societies in the world. It ended me wonder if it was that special and that ancient why it was going on for on the internet for free.I do not see in your mind's eye that this document is underlying, nor is it measure to satanists. the Livri Luciferi is a book created from bible verses transposed with the name of Lucifer. Unless you bring a elaborate to use it for irreverence or reading bible verses with the name of Satan or Lucifer in them, it is not a long way use for a satanic grimorie. So do you see in your mind's eye about the book of Lucifer? Is it a hoax?Vista the underlying document here: The Periodical of Lucifer

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Walter Veith Responds To Eud And Is Banned In German Churches By German Adventist Leaders

UPDATE REPORT: Walter Veith Responds to EUD and is Banned in German Churches by German Adventist LeadersOn the left: Bruno Vertallier (president of the Inter-European Division), on the right: Walter VeithAn inquiry is currently underway in Germany concerning Walter Veith and anti-semitism charges. In our previously published report, the circumstances and dialogue that took place in this incident are outlined. On December 4, 2012, the EUD made the decision 45 in favour, 4 opposed, and 1 undecided to ban Walter Veith from speaking in German SDA Churches for the second time. The previous ban took place in 2004 due to his lectures on Bible translations and what was termed as "conspiracy theories" which were highly disapproved of by German leaders. The ban was lifted in 2010, but now has been reinstated.Readers should note that there have been no complaints from Jews in regards to Walter's comments, nor have any non-SDAs had issue with the contents of his series. All complaints and disapproval originated from fellow SDA brethren, specifically those associated with the private news agency EANN (similar to Spectrum), and from Church leadership that sided with the accusers. The ban from speaking in German SDA Churches stems not from any public offence actually made, but rather from leadership so desperate to be politically correct that they rather sacrifice truth. Or is there a more sinister reason for their strong opposition to this message?The following letter was sent on December 5, 2012 by Walter Veith to Bruno Vertallier in response to his November 30, 2012 letter of disapproval and request to meet.Dear Brother VertallierThank you for your letter to which I would like to respond. Firstly, I never received any e-mails from you as you might have sent them to an old address and our telephone lines have been stolen so you would not have been able to reach me on the land line. Secondly, from the tone of your letter it is obvious that you did not accept my explanation of the 'small yellow cloth' phrase and I therefore assume that you suppose that it was intentionally derogatory towards the Jews as a people. It seems as though some people are bent on assuming evil intent because that is what they want to hear. The fact of the matter is that my lectures are too close to home for some and therefore every word is placed on the gold scale to find something objectionable and they refuse to accept my explanation that it was an issue of language barrier and nothing else.Let me spell it out for you: In my home language (Afrikaans) all diminutives are endearing and express empathy and we even have double diminutives and triple diminutives to express feelings. In German diminutives are often deemed derogatory and since German and Afrikaans share phrases it is natural for me to use Afrikaans nuances when speaking German. In fact I got into trouble before in Germany for saying that someone had a 'small heart' (kleines Herz) as opposed to 'large heart' (groes Herz). In Afrikaans someone with a small heart (klein hartjie -which by the way is a double diminutive) is kind, full of empathy, gentle, easily hurt, or endearing, but in German it means 'hard-hearted' or 'stingy'. In Afrikaans one would use the phrase 'small cloth' to distinguish it from the opposite extreme such as a large cloth like a bed sheet and no one would even think to interpret it otherwise. I therefore reiterate that I did not mean it in a derogatory sense and that I harbor no anti-Semitic sentiments. Moreover, having grown up in Africa and not in Germany, I was never associated with discrimination against the Jews nor did I ever side with or share any sentiments with those who did. On the contrary, discriminatory ideologies are abhorrent to me.My statements have been wrenched out of all proportions and since the actions of the SDA leadership in German-speaking Europe during the war were not exactly exemplary (as is clear from their apology in the 2005 declaration on anti-Semitism and also the recent reiteration of that declaration) I assume that you overreacted for fear that the past should haunt you. In line with that declaration, I too am against all forms of discrimination on the grounds of race or religion and stand firmly for religious liberty but I draw a clear line of distinction between the theological issues and the racial issues involved. It seems to me that some find it difficult to distinguish between the two because they carry this burden of guilt. The fact that the SDA church in Germany shares this guilt does, however, not give them the right to transfer this baggage onto me and to swing to the opposite extreme of discriminating against the 'antitypical Jews' who preach the Three Angels' Messages. If they do this, then their confession becomes a repentance of King Saul without the change of heart, because they demonstrate by their action that they are just as willing now to repeat their folly as they were then.As Seventh-day Adventists we have been called to present a particular message - the Three Angels' Messages - which will end in the clarion call to all who are trapped in Babylon to 'Come out of her, My people'. The false ideologies must be laid bare and Babylon will be exposed or else no one will know what they are to come out of. The trumpet must give a certain sound so the people can rally under the Lord's banner. This is the aim of my lectures and this should be the aim of every SDA evangelist as we are admonished 'not to let anything else occupy our minds'. Modern Babylonian ideologies are closely associated with a literal state of Israel and must therefore be exposed as false and this alone is the aim of my lectures. The preaching of the Three Angels' Messages is uncomfortable to those within our ranks who wish to be so politically correct that they are willing to sacrifice truth for worldly acceptance.The German leaders never consulted me before issuing a public statement to the churches and thereby did not follow the Biblical process as outlined in Matthew 18:15-20, thereby aligning themselves with the accusers. Furthermore, the legal procedures that have been initiated against me are also out of harmony with Scripture and since the leadership has not distanced itself from this process, they too are in breach of the Biblical admonition in this regard. Your letter to me clearly shows that the EUD position is no different from the above and therefore I now have no choice other than to place this response and some concerns of my own in the public domain as well.The modern ecumenical tendencies in our midst becloud the presentation of the Three Angels' Messages and it seems that our representatives in Europe (as published recently in a German SDA journal) cannot even give a reason as to why we believe that the papacy is the antichrist or why we as a church deem it necessary to hand out the 'Great Controversy'. Are we not admonished against ecumenical associations and will this not be a stumbling block to the propagation of our message? Why is it that not a word of remonstrance is heard when false practices are brought into the church? Most of leadership seems unconcerned when Spiritual Formation comes into our ranks like a flood in spite of the fact that it has its roots in Jesuitical spirituality (as dealt with extensively in my lecture 'The Jesuits and the Counterreformation'). We go even further and advertise books with these sentiments in official church publications. Why was there no public rebuke when a speaker at one of our institutes in Europe advocated blessings by Wiccan witches and why was this speaker even permitted to speak at other SDA institutes? Were those involved ever given letters of rebuke? I am aware that this is not only a European problem and that other institutes have permitted Jesuits and other such speakers to speak at Adventist forums.Why is it that our youth is led astray at official gatherings with music and performances that have no semblance of heaven? I have watched shocking videos of youth and church leaders in Europe engaging in events that would even make other denominations blush. Are we so bent on apostasy that concerned brethren are driven to cry between the porch and the altar for all the evil that is done in Israel? Even Conference Presidents have expressed their deep sadness with regard to this issue to me personally. Again, I acknowledge that this is a worldwide problem, but that the leadership should lead the way in this apostasy, is indeed astounding.Why is it that we willingly adopt the practices of non-SDA mega churches and emerging church theologies that change our message and our outreach to one of 'correction of social injustices' rather than a message of salvation? It seems this is the new wave. Did those who teach these things ever receive letters of rebuke? Is it right that these new methods should be drummed into our students and that we should embrace these practices when we are not only admonished by the Spirit of Prophecy that we should steer clear of such things but are even warned that they would come in like a flood. Do we really want to be part of this fulfillment of prophecy or should we do all in our power to stop it?Why is it that there was no official letter of rebuke from Europe when most of the delegates of that territory voted against the clarification of our position regarding the literal Six-day Creation? Why are evolutionary ideologies not only embraced in our ranks, but the 'princes of Israel', who are supposed to lead the flock in the ancient paths align themselves publicly with this apostasy? When the testimonies that were once believed are marginalized and relegated to the 'trash heap of nineteenth century literature', then the road to perdition is sure to follow. Why are leading figures allowed to slight and ridicule the testimonies and no action is taken against them? Does the Spirit of Prophecy not form part of our fundamental beliefs?Where does Europe stand when it comes to the ordination issue? Irrespective of where we stand on the issue personally, why are there rumblings of secession from the ranks because pet theories are placed above church unity? Did Christ pray in vain for unity? Is it necessary to print an additional watered-down evangelically-minded Sabbath School lesson book just to avoid the sentiments expressed in the Spirit of Prophecy and hereby cause divisions in the church in Europe and indeed in the world?The list could go on and on but I will leave it there. There are many voices of concern regarding these issues, not least of which is that of Elder Ted Wilson who stands out like a beacon of hope and I believe that God has placed him there for a time like this. It is shameful how he was and still is treated by some in our ranks. We can no longer remain silent in the face of these things or else we will be found wanting. We will have to meet these challenges head on ("Iceberg ahead - meet it!") and may God be gracious to us during the shaking which must come.Regarding the issue of Freemasonry and the Jesuits, these matters are clearly outlined in the Spirit of Prophecy and I feel that further discussions would not be fruitful. If we disregard the Spirit of Prophecy, how will we ever understand our SDA mission? Therefore nothing that I could say would change your perceptions. I have stated my case in the past and up to date have never received any reply regardingthese documents and I append them again for your clarification.I wish to assure you that I love Christ and His truth, as given to our pioneers, with all my heart. I believe that this church will go through to the Kingdom and I will continue to do all in my power to call people into its ranks and it is my prayer that the church will unify on the true Advent message as it was preached from 1842 to 1846 {GCB, April 6, 1903 par. 35; 1 MR 52.2}. I thank God for the pioneers and godly Adventists who as late as 1952 published our first declaration of fundamental beliefs under the official auspices of the General Conference in the book "Principles of Life". I stand by this Adventism and by the grace of God will not be moved.I wish to make an appeal to you in the words of the Spirit of prophecy:SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS ARE NOW TO STAND FORTH SEPARATE AND DISTINCT, A PEOPLE DENOMINATED BY THE LORD AS HIS OWN. UNTIL THEY DO THIS, HE CANNOT BE GLORIFIED IN THEM. TRUTH AND ERROR CANNOT STAND IN COPARTNERSHIP. LET US NOW PLACE OURSELVES WHERE GOD HAS SAID THAT WE SHOULD STAND.... WE ARE TO STRIVE FOR UNITY BUT NOT ON THE LOW LEVEL OF CONFORMITY TO WORLDLY POLICY AND UNION WITH THE POPULAR CHURCHES.--LT 113, 1903. {2MCP 559.2}Your Brother in ChristWalter VeithAppended Documents:Walter Veith's response to BRI (May 2004) - no response received to date."You should not believe your conscience and your feelings more than the Word which the Lord who receives sinners preaches to you." ~ Martin LutherSOURCE.

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The Originals Spoiler Will Hayley Turn During Pregnancy

THE ORIGINALS SPOILER: WILL HAYLEY TURN DURING PREGNANCY?

There was a lot of fan reaction to the HAYLEY "loophole of nature" pregnancy plot twist revealed on the backdoor pilot of The Vampire Diaries spinoff The Originals. Although the fans were surprised apparently the cast knew about it. As we get closer to the premiere, there are a lot of questions both the cast and the writers have been thinking about and plotting storylines around.

From the Director's Cut just released on The CW website, it looks like there will be a power play between Elijah and the witches over who has control of Hayley and her hybrid baby and pregnancy. The witches want to use Hayley and the baby to force Klaus to do their bidding. Elijah wants to protect his family and help Klaus regain control of New Orleans. The bottom line will probably be the same. The witches will be free of Marcel's control be able to practice their magic again.

There have been many questions, such as would it be born a hybrid, what supernatural powers might it have, will it be a girl or a boy, etc.? Recently Joseph Morgan, who plays Klaus, the hybrid daddy-to-be, asked another question that's been on everybody's minds, including Julie Plec's.

JOSEPH'S QUESTION TO JULIE

Does it turn every full moon when it's in the womb? How does she deal with that? With the claws and everything else.

Julie thought that question was really great and revealed that she and the writers have been pondering the same question. Her answer seemed to both surprise and please the cast, especially Phoebe Tonkin, who plays the pregnant Hayley!

JULIE'S ANSWER TO JOSEPH'S QUESTION

Well, I will tell you this: We did have dialogue in the original episode, and I think we are putting it into the episode that will be our first episode in October. We're talking about Hayley's pregnancy and how do you know, and she says, 'Look up.' And it's a full moon, and she says, 'I'm not turning.' You know, that's werewolf culture. When women are pregnant that's the one time the curse releases itself so the werewolf bloodlines can continue to procreate.

Sounds like a pretty good answer. After all, if the baby and or Hayley transformed during the full moon, then chances are neither one would survive. As the pregnancy progresses, we may learn more about female werewolves with child ala Julie Plec!

The Originals premieres with a whole new pilot on Tuesday, October 15th, 2013 at 8/7c on The CW!

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