Adventist News Network

United States: Adventist Educators Ponder Impact of Intelligent Design Ruling

A Dec. 20 ruling from a federal court in the United States finds that "creation science" or "Intelligent Design" cannot be taught in state-sponsored schools because it has a religious base. Seventh-day Adventists are among several faith groups who are questioning that ruling. "Intelligent Design," or "ID" is a scientific theory that postulates a different origin of the universe than Darwin's theory of evolution.

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Dec 22, 2005

Tanzania: Four Church Leaders, Driver Are Killed In Crash En Route to Funeral

Four leaders in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in East Tanzania, along with the son of one leader, were killed in a head-on vehicle collision Dec. 21. The men died while en route to the funeral of Dr. Witson Mwamakamba, former publishing director of the church in East Africa, according to Pastor Steven Bina, regional church communication director.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Dec 22, 2005

Year in Review: Adventists Celebrate Growth, Share World Concerns in 2005

In 2005 the Seventh-day Adventist Church grew, celebrated, changed, gathered, made breakthroughs ...

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Dec 22, 2005

Also in the News

United Kingdom -- A few years ago, Katja Antaniuk knew nothing of God and every moment was dedicated to cross-country skiing. She competed at a national level for seven years and participated in the Olympics.

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Dec 20, 2005

Papua New Guinea: Adventist Schools Join Public School System

In an effort to make Christian education more affordable for students, Seventh-day Adventist schools in the Papua New Guinea Union Mission (PNGUM) will join the united National Education System (NES) at the beginning of the 2006 school year.

Lae, Papua New Guinea

Dec 20, 2005

Health: Loma Linda University, LLU Medical Center Mark Centennial

In 1905, Albert Einstein published the Special Theory of Relativity, the first jukebox was invented, and, on a small hill in Southern California called Loma Linda, a dream began.

Loma Linda, California, United States

Dec 20, 2005

World Church: Adventist Leader Urges Care for the Poor as 2006 Draws Near

Along with preaching the Gospel message, Seventh-day Adventists must also express practical concern for "the very poorest" of the world, Pastor Jan Paulsen, world church president, said in a year-end message recorded for 14.3 million church members in more than 200 countries and territories around the world.

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Dec 15, 2005

New Leadership Team Appointed For the Middle East Church

The Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Middle East has a new leadership team that includes what is believed to be the youngest person ever to be appointed to an administrative post in that region.

Nicosia, Cyprus

Dec 14, 2005

Culture: 'Have Yourself a Blessed Little Christmas,' Composer Hugh Martin and Singer Del Delker Recollect

He was a huge success story during Hollywood's golden era. Hugh Martin penned some of the most memorable songs and worked with some of the top entertainers of his era.

Encinitas, California, United States

Dec 14, 2005

Denmark: Remix Emerges

Several churches across Europe are adding a new element to the way they do church, and Denmark is no exception. 'Remix,' the Seventh-day Adventist church plant in Copenhagen, is celebrating its first two baptisms. With seven other baptized church members requesting to transfer their membership to Remix, it is now an official group under the Adventist Church's Danish Union.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Dec 13, 2005