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The First Baptist Church in America wishes Muslims a 'blessed' Eid (an Islamic holiday).

Eid Mubarak or (Arabic: عيد مبارك‎) is a traditional Muslim greeting reserved for use on the festivals of Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr. Eid means "celebration" and refers to the occasion itself, and Mubarak means "blessed"; for example, performing the Eid prayer. So Eid, meaning “celebration,” and Mubarak, meaning “Blessed” literally translates to wishing your friends a blessed holiday. In the social sense, people usually celebrate Eid al-Fitr after Ramadan and Eid-al-Adha in the month of Dhul Haj (12th and Final Islamic month), greetings like "Eid Mubarak". Some state this exchange of greetings is a cultural tradition and not part of any religious obligation. However, it is only used during the celebration of the two Muslim holidays.[1][2] Children get a day off school if it is before or on a school day.

The First Baptist Church in America is the First Baptist Church of Providence, Rhode Island, also known as the First Baptist Meetinghouse. It is the oldest Baptist church congregation in the United States, founded by Roger Williams in Providence, Rhode Island in 1638. The present church building was erected in 1774–75 and held its first meetings in May 1775. It is located at 75 North Main Street in Providence's College Hill neighborhood and is a National Historic Landmark.

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Photo credit:  Arsenio A. Lembert Jr. 6-13-18, Providence, RI.

Blatant Ecumenism

November 15, 2016





Between October 11-13, 2016, the annual conference of Secretaries of Christian World Communions met in Rome where the participants were able to inform one another about “important events of their Church or confession and to give an update on the bilateral dialogues in which they are all involved.” 1 It is not surprising that this “unformal ecumenical forum” which was formed in 1957, also had an audience with Pope Francis. 2

In his speech to the Secretaries on October 12, Francis stressed the importance of the ecumenism of all Christians by stating “all Christians are on the way towards unity with Christ.” He then pointed out that ecumenism is not only about theology, but more importantly, uniting as one in Jesus. He spoke of the ecumenism of prayer, where Christians are to unite in praying for one another and for unity; the ecumenism of the way, where Christians are to unite and work together; and finally, referring to persecuted Christians, the blood ecumenism. 3

It is not surprising the pope’s message was one to promote ecumenism. CRUX, a Catholic news website, reports that Francis has “gone on to lead a distinctly ecumenical papacy” 4 and “two of Pope Francis’ most ardent priorities are environmental protection and Christian unity.” 5

So what does this have to do with Seventh-day Adventists? According to the Adventist News Network, for the past 46 years, the Secretary-General of the Secretaries of the Christian World Communions has been a Seventh-day Adventist. 6

Between 1970 and 2003, Dr. Bert B. Beach was Secretary-General. As a representative for the General Conference, it is a documented fact that, on behalf of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Beach gave the pope a gold medal in 1977.

Between 2003 and 2014, Dr. John Graz was elected the Secretary-General of the Secretaries of the Christian World Communions. And finally, in December, 2014, Dr. Ganoune Diop was elected as the Secretary-General. The appointment lasts for two years, usually with re-elections. For more information about Dr. Diop, please see episode 7 of the “Apostasy in our Midst” video series on the For My People Ministry website.

The Adventist News Network reported, “The Conference of Secretaries represents about two billion Christians and covers more churches than any other organization.” It argues that this organization “isn't a [sic] ecumenical movement” and its “purpose is not to build the visible unity of the Christian family.” 7

Clearly, this description is not correct. According to Wikipedia, “The Conference of Secretaries of World Christian Communions is an international ecumenical organization with annual meetings.” 8

Those present at this year’s ecumenical meeting, include: “the Anglican Communion, the Baptist World Alliance, the Disciples Ecumenical Consultative Council, the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Friends World Committee for Consultation, the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the Global Christian Forum, the Lutheran World Federation, the Mennonite World Conference, the Moravian Church, the Organization of African Instituted Churches, the Pentecostals, the Roman Catholic Church, the Russian Orthodox Church, the Union of Utrecht (Old Catholics), the World Communion of Reformed Churches, the World Convention of Churches of Christ, the World Council of Churches, the World Evangelical Alliance and the World Methodist Council.” 9

We need to ask ourselves, how can Seventh-day Adventists preach the three angels’ messages and call people out of Babylon when at the same time they are uniting with Babylon? How can they teach people the pope is the antichrist when they allow themselves to be addressed by the pope who says, “And I walk with Jesus, not with my Jesus against your Jesus, but with our Jesus”? 10 The truth is that the Jesus the pope walks with is not the same Jesus we are to walk with.

Martin Luther had a clear understanding of this. In the book, The Great Controversy, we read: “When the papal bull reached Luther, he said: ‘I despise and attack it, as impious, false. ... It is Christ Himself who is condemned therein. ... I rejoice in having to bear such ills for the best of causes. Already I feel greater liberty in my heart; for at last I know that the pope is antichrist, and that his throne is that of Satan himself.’ ” -d'Aubigné, B. 6, Ch. 9. 11

The reformers were not afraid to proclaim the truth about the pope and the papacy, even at the peril of their lives. Today, however, Protestantism has changed. One hundred years ago, God’s messenger could write:

“But Romanism as a system is no more in harmony with the gospel of Christ now than at any former period in her history. The Protestant churches are in great darkness, or they would discern the signs of the times. The Roman Church is far-reaching in her plans and modes of operation. She is employing every device to extend her influence and increase her power in preparation for a fierce and determined conflict to regain control of the world, to re-establish persecution, and to undo all that Protestantism has done. Catholicism is gaining ground upon every side. See the increasing number of her churches and chapels in Protestant countries. Look at the popularity of her colleges and seminaries in America, so widely patronized by Protestants. Look at the growth of ritualism in England and the frequent defections to the ranks of the Catholics. These things should awaken the anxiety of all who prize the pure principles of the gospel. Protestants have tampered with and patronized popery; they have made compromises and concessions which papists themselves are surprised to see and fail to understand. Men are closing their eyes to the real character of Romanism and the dangers to be apprehended from her supremacy. The people need to be aroused to resist the advances of this most dangerous foe to civil and religious liberty.” 12

Not only are the Protestant churches in great darkness, but the majority of Seventh-day Adventists also demonstrates that they are unable to discern the signs of the times.

We can be encouraged because God is waking up His faithful people to discern the meaning of current events, as well as to prepare them for what will soon take place.




1. ↑ http://www.ecupatria.org/2016/10/14/conference-of-secretaries-of-christian-world-communions/
2. ↑ ibid.
3. ↑ http://m.vatican.va/content/francescomobile/it/speeches/2016/october/documents/papa-francesco_20161012_christian-world-communions.html
4. ↑ https://cruxnow.com/church/2016/01/25/francis-proving-to-be-a-very-ecumenical-pope/
5. ↑ https://cruxnow.com/church/2015/09/02/pope-francis-blends-environmental-ecumenical-agendas-in-day-of-prayer/
6. ↑ http://news.eud.adventist.org/en/all-news/news/go/2014-12-02/adventist-leader-new-secretary-general-of-the-christian-world-communions/
7. ↑ ibid.
8. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conference_of_Secretaries_of_World_Christian_Communions
9. ↑ http://www.ecupatria.org/2016/10/14/conference-of-secretaries-of-christian-world-communions/
10. ↑ http://m.vatican.va/content/francescomobile/it/speeches/2016/october/documents/papa-francesco_20161012_christian-world-communions.html
11. ↑ Ellen G. White, The Great Controversy (1911), p. 141
12. ↑ Ellen G. White, The Great Controversy (1911), pp. 565-566


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Alexian, Adventist plan to partner

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St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates opened a new outpatient pavilion in 2008.

Courtesy of Alexian Brothers Health System

Jamie Sotonoff




Alexian Brothers Health System, which has five hospitals in Elk Grove Village and Hoffman Estates, and Adventist Midwest Health, which has four suburban hospitals, have signed a letter of intent to form a partnership.

Both health care company CEOs said Tuesday that under their nonbinding agreement, each company will maintain control of its assets, identities and different religious priorities. Alexian is Roman Catholic, and Adventist is affiliated with the Seventh-Day Adventist faith.

The partnership will allow the hospital organizations to pool resources, share one another's best practices, and have one parent organization to make services more efficient, extensive, and cost-effective, the CEOs said. That cost savings will eventually be passed on to patients, said Mark A. Frey, president and CEO of Alexian Brothers Health System.

"We do intend, over time, to lower the cost structure of both of our organizations. That's always a good news story, not only for our patients and their families, but the insurance industry who has to pay for those services," Frey said.

The agreement will bring together more than 3,000 physicians to offer better coordinated, more comprehensive care for patients in the Chicago area, the organizations said in an announcement Tuesday.

The agreement, as it stands now, is a nonbinding letter of intent to form a joint operating company. Alexian Brothers, based in Arlington Heights, and Adventist, based in Hinsdale, plan to have a definitive agreement in place by July. After that, they'll seek permission for their joint operating company from the state's Health Facilities Planning Board. The plan is to have this done by Jan. 1, 2015.

Although the new federal health care law "may have precipitated some of this dialogue ... this is so much more about us meeting the needs of our patients," said David L. Crane, president and CEO of Adventist Midwest Health. "When we have a partnership like this, we can take advantage of economies at the overhead level and deliver it in as an efficient of a manner as we can."

Tuesday's announcement was the latest in a series of partnerships and mergers of suburban hospitals. In March, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare announced plans to merge with Cadence, corporate parent to Central DuPage and Delnor hospitals.

Alexian Brothers Health System operates five Northwest suburban hospitals -- Alexian Brothers Medical Center and Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital in Elk Grove Village and St. Alexius Medical Center, Alexian Brothers Women's and Children's Hospital and Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Center in Hoffman Estates.

Adventist Midwest Health includes four suburban hospitals: Adventist Bolingbrook, Adventist GlenOaks in Glendale Heights, Adventist Hinsdale and Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital.

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