This research is completed by an Andrews University student.
“Three years ago, I made the decision to come to Andrews University after reading this statement: "Let the students in our schools learn all they possibly can. But, as a rule, let them be educated in our own institutions. Be careful how you advise them to go to other schools, where error is taught, in order to complete their education. Do not give them the impression that greater educational advantages are to be obtained by mingling with those who do not seek wisdom from God" (Letter 57, 1896). Unfortunately, it is very apparent that "error is taught" at Andrews University to complete students' education—even in the Department of Religion & Biblical Languages of all places.
Adventist education is meant to instill in the youth a knowledge of the Word of God and a commitment to that same Word. Adventist education is meant to prepare the youth to stand firmly for the principles of the Scriptures so that they might not be swept from pillar to post by the current of a godless society. With these high goals in mind, I am grieved that a spurious kind of Adventist education is being offered at Andrews University in which so many foundational teachings are brought into question in the minds of the young. Can we in good conscience supply God’s young children with such a counterfeit?
I pray that Andrews University will take actions to rectify the situation.” Joseph Burton - AU Student.
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Observations and Commentary
Ron Kelly and Conrad Vine are standing for liberty of conscience and engaging the culture by rebuking and resisting sin. Both of them are marginalized by the Michigan Conference.
At the same time, individuals like the one above are embedded and protected in our flagship learning institution.
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“Even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth in order to draw away disciples after them” (Acts 20:30).