Myles, a former third-generation Seventh-day Adventist and creator of the Answering Adventism channel, dives deep into the intricacies of his upbringing in the SDA church. He explores what led him to leave the faith and navigates the nuanced conversation around labeling Adventism as a cult. The discussion touches on the church's distinctive eschatological beliefs, the impact of personal revelation, and the challenges of reconciling traditional beliefs with newfound faith. Myles sheds light on the emotional responses of former and current members, urging a deeper understanding of Adventist theology.
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Growing Up Adventist
Myles grew up in a conservative Seventh-day Adventist community.
He attended Adventist schools, church, summer camps, and Pathfinders.
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Cult or Misunderstood?
Adventism, while classified as a cult, doesn't fit the stereotypical image of extreme cults.
Outwardly, it resembles standard evangelical groups, with subtle theological differences.
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Adventist Burnout
As a young adult, Myles became less engaged with Adventism due to theological fatigue.
The focus on the law and imminent return created burnout, leading to nominal participation.
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Conflict of the Ages
Ellen G. White
Ellen G. White's "Conflict of the Ages" series is a cornerstone of Seventh-day Adventist theology. It presents a comprehensive narrative of the cosmic conflict between good and evil, tracing the struggle from the pre-creation period to the final judgment. The series emphasizes the importance of God's law, the role of prophecy, and the ultimate triumph of Christ. It's a detailed account of biblical history interwoven with White's interpretations of spiritual events. The series has significantly shaped Adventist beliefs and practices.
Join us for this much-needed follow-up on Seventh-day Adventism.
While our initial series focused on the history of Ellen G. White and the late Dr. Walter Martin’s interactions with SDA leadership when he wrote Kingdom of the Cults, this will be a theological examination of Seventh-day Adventism and its claims.
Is Seventh-day Adventism a non-Christian cult or just a misunderstood denomination?
Our guest, Myles, is a former third-generation Adventist who runs the popular channel Answering Adventism and will be examining its theological claims by way of its primary sources to see if it passes the sniff test of orthodoxy.
In Part 1, we chat with Myles about what it was like growing up in the SDA church, what caused him to eventually leave, and the complexities of navigating the language barrier when it comes to Adventism.
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