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Quo Vadis, Adventism?


Quo Vadis is a Latin phrase meaning, "Where are you going?"
Many contemporary Adventists in the developed world haven't the faintest idea.
A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts r3egarding Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.
A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts r3egarding Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.
We disagree.
A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts regarding
Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.
A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts r3egarding Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.
A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts r3egarding Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.

Kevin D. Paulson


REFERENCES

1. James von Praagh, Taling to Heaven (New York: Penguin Putnam, 1997).

2. Newsweek, Aug. 25, 1997, p. 63: Time, Aug 3, 1998, pp 58-62.

3. Jeremy Rifkin, The Bio-Tech Century (New York: Penguin Putnam, 1998), pp. 99-102.

4. Ellen G. White, Spiritual Gifts, vol. 3, p. 64.





Quo Vadis
A Journal of Youthful
Adventist Conviction

  Editor:            Kevin paulson
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2 - Editorial

ARTICLES 4 - Designer Christianity
- Kevin Paulson
8 - Designer Christianity
- Kevin Paulson
11 - Designer Christianity
- Kevin Paulson

DEPARTMENTS 16 - Designer Christianity
- Kevin Paulson
18 - Designer Christianity
- Kevin Paulson

20 - Designer Christianity
- Kevin Paulson
24 - Designer Christianity
- Kevin Paulson

Quo Vadis is a Latin phrase meaning, "Where are you going?"
A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts r3egarding Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.
A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts r3egarding Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.







Designer Christianity

Quo Vadis is a Latin phrase meaning, "Where are you going?"
Many contemporary Adventists in the developed world haven't the faintest idea.
A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts r3egarding Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.
A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts r3egarding Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.
We disagree.
A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts regarding
Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.
A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts r3egarding Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.


A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts r3egarding Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.





Quo Vadis is a Latin phrase meaning, "Where are you going?"
Many contemporary Adventists in the developed world haven't the faintest idea.
A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts r3egarding Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.
A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts r3egarding Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.
We disagree.
A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts regarding
Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.
A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts r3egarding Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.

Because He created us in the first place, God has the right to ask what no one in a human relationship can rightfully ask -- that the other party in the relationship submit entirely, withouth reserve, to His will.
A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts regarding




Quo Vadis is a Latin phrase meaning, "Where are you going?"
Many contemporary Adventists in the developed world haven't the faintest idea.
A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts r3egarding Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.

Because He created us in the first place, God has the right to ask what no one in a human relationship can rightfully ask -- that the other party in the relationship submit entirely, withouth reserve, to His will.
A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts r3egarding Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.
Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.
A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts r3egarding Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.
A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts r3egarding Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.

A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts regarding





Quo Vadis is a Latin phrase meaning, "Where are you going?"
Many contemporary Adventists in the developed world haven't the faintest idea.
A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts r3egarding Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.
A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts r3egarding Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.
Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.
A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts r3egarding Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.
A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts r3egarding Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.

"Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls." Jeremiah 6:16







The State of the Dead: Do We Still Believe?

Quo Vadis is a Latin phrase meaning, "Where are you going?"
Many contemporary Adventists in the developed world haven't the faintest idea.
A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts r3egarding Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.
A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts r3egarding Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.
We disagree.
A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts regarding
Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.
A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts r3egarding Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.

If I died and went to heaven, I would certainly be praising the Lord! But the Bible says the dead don't do this.

A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts r3egarding Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.





Quo Vadis is a Latin phrase meaning, "Where are you going?"
Many contemporary Adventists in the developed world haven't the faintest idea.
A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts r3egarding Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.
A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts r3egarding Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.
We disagree.
A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts regarding
Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.
A quick survey of the books and magazines of the contemporary church, along with a quick browse through the Adventist Inernet, reveals the tragic confusion so many are suffering. Question marks hang over everythin--doctrines, prophecies, standards, even the most fundamental issues of Christian responsibility. Not only are Adventism's distinctive teachings under challenge in the church today, but some of the most basic Christian beliefs as well. Questions about Ellen White's inspiration and authority are now blended with similar doubts r3egarding Scripture itself. Attacks on 1844 and the sanctuary doctrine are voiced alongside similar attacks on he Genesis creation story and the Biblical view of sexuality.