Statement on Abuse and Family Violence
Seventh-day Adventists affirm the dignity and worth of each human being and decry all forms of physical, sexual and emotional abuse and family violence. We recognize the global extent of this problem and the serious, long-term effects upon the lives of all involved. We believe that Christians must respond to abuse and family violence both…
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Family violence involves an assault of any kind–verbal, physical, emotional, sexual, or active or passive neglect–that is committed by one person or persons against another within a family, whether they are married, related, living together or apart, or divorced. Current international research indicates that family violence is a global problem. It occurs between individuals of…
Read MoreWhat Adventists Believe about Marriage and the Family
Seventh-day Adventist believe in the importance of Marriage and Family, let's talk about it.
Read MoreHow Celebrating the Sabbath Can Strengthen Your Family Relationships
Of course quality time is necessary for healthy relationships. But where can we find this quality time? Each Sabbath is a day where God asks you to hit pause and rest with Him. This is also a perfect opportunity to improve family relationships at the same time. Here’s how.
Read MoreChild Sexual Abuse
Child sexual abuse occurs when a person older or stronger than the child uses his or her power, authority, or position of trust to involve a child in sexual behavior or activity. Incest, a specific form of child sexual abuse, is defined as any sexual activity between a child and a parent, a sibling, an…
Read MoreEven You Can Have Family Worship
When Paul and Abbie’s first child, Jessica, was about 6 months old, they began to wonder about involving her in family worship. Up until then, Jessica sat on their laps while they read devotional books, studied their Bible, and prayed together, but both Paul and Abbie thought that she was getting old enough to have…
Read MoreEat With Your Kids
These days families are so busy that it’s easy to overlook one of the important events of the day—the family meal. Things get in the way, like job responsibilities, your kids’ involvement in extra-curricular activities, a blaring television or mobile phone text messages. Family meal times should not simply be an event where food is…
Read MoreSabbath Observance
Purpose and Perspective The main objective of this document on Sabbath observance is to provide counsel or guidelines to church members desiring a richer, more meaningful experience in Sabbath keeping. It is hoped that this will provide an impetus toward a real reform in Sabbath keeping on a worldwide basis. Conscious of the fact that…
Read MoreHelp for the abused
Domestic violence is a terrible plague in communities worldwide, and in some areas, such as the South Pacific, as much as 50 percent of the population is affected. A group called Adventist Women’s Ministries has worked hard during the past two years to educate communities with the message that abuse is unacceptable in any shape…
Read MoreOfficial Statements
From time to time, Seventh-day Adventists find it important to articulate their understanding of certain important topics in light of their understanding of biblical values and teachings. Below is a collection of these statements on issues ranging from religious freedom to assault weapons.
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