http://h0bbes.wordpress.com/2006/11/30/phrenology-the-adventist-connection/ An Exploration of Adventist History and Culture Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:14:19 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://h0bbes.wordpress.com/2006/11/30/phrenology-the-adventist-connection/#comment-2591 Francisco Mora Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:59:17 +0000 http://h0bbes.wordpress.com/2006/11/30/phrenology-the-adventist-connection/#comment-2591 excellent reference, thank you excellent reference, thank you

]]> http://h0bbes.wordpress.com/2006/11/30/phrenology-the-adventist-connection/#comment-1665 Ryan Van Dolson Tue, 10 Jul 2007 03:54:17 +0000 http://h0bbes.wordpress.com/2006/11/30/phrenology-the-adventist-connection/#comment-1665 Take a look at what Ellen G. White says in Selected Messages Book Two, Chapter 44 "The Perils of Hypnosis"--she seems to have taken a rather antagonistic stance towards phrenology, though she speaks of it only briefly. Take a look at what Ellen G. White says in Selected Messages Book
Two, Chapter 44 “The Perils of Hypnosis”–she seems to have taken a rather antagonistic stance towards phrenology, though she speaks of it only briefly.

]]> http://h0bbes.wordpress.com/2006/11/30/phrenology-the-adventist-connection/#comment-266 Context is Everything « Hobbes’ Place Sun, 24 Dec 2006 08:11:45 +0000 http://h0bbes.wordpress.com/2006/11/30/phrenology-the-adventist-connection/#comment-266 [...] Recently Tom Zwemer commented: “What better evidence that Ellen G. White was a child of her time?” He is correct; for the historian, context is everything. Context is the key to understanding not only Ellen G. White, but every other aspect of our past. Recently while browsing the June 13, 1907 Advent Review and Sabbath Herald I came across an interesting essay by Ellen G. White titled, “No Other God’s Before Me”. In it she states: As I visit the homes of our people and our schools, I see that all the available space on tables, what-nots, and mantelpieces is filled up with photographs. On the right hand and on the left are seen the pictures of human faces. God desires this order of things to be changed. Were Christ on earth, he would say, “Take these things hence.” I have been instructed that these pictures are as so many idols, taking up the time and thought which should be sacredly devoted to God. These photographs cost money. Is it consistent for us, knowing the work that is to be done at this time, to spend God’s money in producing pictures of our own faces and the faces of our friends? Should not every dollar that we can spare be used in the upbuilding of the cause of God? These pictures take money that should be sacredly devoted to God’s service; and they divert the mind from the truths of God’s Word. This making and exchanging photographs is a species of idolatry. Satan is doing all he can to eclipse heaven from our view. Let us not help him by making picture-idols. We need to reach a higher standard than these human faces suggest. The Lord says, “Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” Those who claim to believe in Christ need to realize that they are to reflect his image?? It is his likeness that is to be kept before the mind. The words that are spoken are to be freighted with heavenly inspiration…. After going from home to home, and seeing the many photographs, I was instructed to warn our people against this. evil. This much we can do for God. We can put these picture-idols out of sight. They have no power for good, but interpose between God and the soul. They can do nothing to help in sowing the seeds of truth. Christ calls upon those who claim to be following him to put on the whole armor of God. [...] [...] Recently Tom Zwemer commented: “What better evidence that Ellen G. White was a child of her time?” He is correct; for the historian, context is everything. Context is the key to understanding not only Ellen G. White, but every other aspect of our past. Recently while browsing the June 13, 1907 Advent Review and Sabbath Herald I came across an interesting essay by Ellen G. White titled, “No Other God’s Before Me”. In it she states: As I visit the homes of our people and our schools, I see that all the available space on tables, what-nots, and mantelpieces is filled up with photographs. On the right hand and on the left are seen the pictures of human faces. God desires this order of things to be changed. Were Christ on earth, he would say, “Take these things hence.” I have been instructed that these pictures are as so many idols, taking up the time and thought which should be sacredly devoted to God. These photographs cost money. Is it consistent for us, knowing the work that is to be done at this time, to spend God’s money in producing pictures of our own faces and the faces of our friends? Should not every dollar that we can spare be used in the upbuilding of the cause of God? These pictures take money that should be sacredly devoted to God’s service; and they divert the mind from the truths of God’s Word. This making and exchanging photographs is a species of idolatry. Satan is doing all he can to eclipse heaven from our view. Let us not help him by making picture-idols. We need to reach a higher standard than these human faces suggest. The Lord says, “Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” Those who claim to believe in Christ need to realize that they are to reflect his image?? It is his likeness that is to be kept before the mind. The words that are spoken are to be freighted with heavenly inspiration…. After going from home to home, and seeing the many photographs, I was instructed to warn our people against this. evil. This much we can do for God. We can put these picture-idols out of sight. They have no power for good, but interpose between God and the soul. They can do nothing to help in sowing the seeds of truth. Christ calls upon those who claim to be following him to put on the whole armor of God. [...]

]]> http://h0bbes.wordpress.com/2006/11/30/phrenology-the-adventist-connection/#comment-242 Tom Zwemer Thu, 21 Dec 2006 21:41:18 +0000 http://h0bbes.wordpress.com/2006/11/30/phrenology-the-adventist-connection/#comment-242 What better evidence that Ellen G. White was a child of her time? But then if one were to read either Paul or Peter on the role of women one would have to agree that they also were tied to their time/thought/ethos. But why the G.C. keeps dragging its "feet" on the issue of women in the ministry as full members. One bumper sticker of merit: "God made so few perfect heads that He had to invent hair" What better evidence that Ellen G. White was a child of her time? But then if one were to read either Paul or Peter on the role of women one would have to agree that they also were tied to their time/thought/ethos. But why the G.C. keeps dragging its “feet” on the issue of women in the ministry as full members. One bumper sticker of merit: “God made so few perfect heads that He had to invent hair”

]]> http://h0bbes.wordpress.com/2006/11/30/phrenology-the-adventist-connection/#comment-154 Alexander Fri, 01 Dec 2006 17:10:02 +0000 http://h0bbes.wordpress.com/2006/11/30/phrenology-the-adventist-connection/#comment-154 Very impressive. Kudos for publishing this research. Very impressive. Kudos for publishing this research.

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