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Clear Thinking About Military Service Grade 9-LifelongGeneral Conference President Paulsen outlines the Seventh-day Adventist perspective on military service. He addresses several questions: Is there today any confusion about the church's position? Have we done a good job of articulating these principles? Do... -
A Heart Open to the Suffering of Others Grade 9-LifelongThis article follows the history of the Dutch-Paris Escape Line used during World War II to help Jews, Resisters, and downed Allied Aviators fleeing from from Nazi-occupied territories. The article unfolds the autobiography of the founder of this escape network,... -
Against Silence - A Meditation on Kosova Tertiary-LifelongOsborn talks about Albanians and Serbians and how we see the suffering of the cross in the suffering of others. -
Beyond Telling - Narrating Trauma in the Wartime Writings of Great War Chaplain William McKenzie Kindergarten-Grade 12What do war heroes and Christian teachers have in common? This story of Salvation Army Chaplain of the Australian Imperial Force McKenzie draws similarities to educators, who are also “engaged in the midst of suffering, disarray and confusion”,... -
Christians and War Grade 5-TertiaryShould Christians participate in war? What is the church's position? -
Conscientiously Opposed to Bearing Arms - Seventh-day Adventists and the Faith of Jesus Grade 9-LifelongThis article outlines the history of the Adventist position on bearing arms, military service and national conflicts or wars. The author concludes: "While respecting individual conscience on matters of carrying arms, the Seventh-day Adventist Church must... -
Desmond Doss Conscientious Objector Grade 9-Lifelong"Infantry men who once ridiculed and scoffed at Desmond's simple faith and refusal to carry a weapon owed their lives to him. In the midst of a fierce firefight on Okinawa that felled approximately 75 men from the 1st Battalion, Private Doss refused to... -
Dialogue Editorial: Adventists and Military Service Grade 11-Lifelong"In the ongoing discussion about the ethical issues of killing, war, and military service, perhaps the counsel of the apostle Paul, given in another context, may be helpful: 'each should be fully convinced in their own mind.' Let each one prayerfully... -
Dreaming of a World Without War Tertiary-Lifelong"Some Christians say that taking up arms does not necessarily mean 'to murder.' They may be right. However, when I decide not to carry arms, I’m actually making a strong confession and proclamation that I would rather live for others than bring... -
God as Commander in Chief Grade 5-LifelongRodríguez responds to the following question: "I’ve always had difficulty understanding the extermination of the Canaanites by the Israelites under God’s orders. Can this type of war be justified?" -
God Is Faithful! Adventist Education Stands Strong in the Ukrainian Union Conference Preschool-TertiaryAmidst significant challenge, the “Adventist Church in Ukraine has witnessed God’s faithfulness to His promises. Owing to the selfless service of the teachers, the support of the world church, and, most importantly, the help of our Lord, Adventist... -
Gordon Lam - Executive Director of the Dialogue and Research Institute Grade 11-Lifelong"First, a person should know God, the Creator of all things, and [understand that] all things exist because of Him. Once that is established, young professionals can desire to serve their people in politics and business and promote the human interests... -
Human Dignity in the Midst of War Lessons Grade 7-Grade 12Help your students become informed global citizens and understand war’s complexities through engaging lessons spanning cultures and time presented at the 2012 NAD teacher convention. Students read and interpret case studies and short stories while listening... -
In 15 Minutes Tertiary-LifelongThis interview with Valentyna Kuryliak, associate professor and vice-rector for research for scientific work, tells of the recovery of Ukrainian Adventist Center of Higher Education in Bucha, Ukraine in 2022. -
Journalism of Armageddon - The Anti-terrorist War in Veja as a Conflict Between Good and Evil TertiaryThe article reflects on the process of meaning production of meaning in the reporting of the anti-terrorist war, with a section of the coverage of the then imminent invasion of invasion of Iraq, in 2003, by Veja magazine. It analyzes the interaction and... -
National Network Opposing the Militarization of Youth Grade 9-Lifelong"Join the growing national network of groups working to stop the militarization of schools and young people...Now, more than ever, those of us who are proactive in opposing war must help shape the tone of anti-war and peace conversations..." -
Peacemaking - Exploring Adventism's roots and heritage Tertiary-LifelongThe nonviolent ethic that inspired these young Adventists in the 21st century to face prison rather than give up their faith has deep historical roots in the Adventist movement that emerged in the 19th century. In exploring these roots, we find a heritage,... -
Peacemaking and the Apocalypse Kindergarten-LifelongConsider questions regarding violence and religious beliefs, such as: "If religious violence in our contemporary global village finds (at least partial) justification in a cosmic war, how should Adventist teachers who are committed to peacemaking teach... -
Putting Imagination Into Education - The Tools of Interactive Learning Grade 3-Grade 12While satellite communication, video feeds, and the World Wide Web cannot take the place of the teacher, these advancements in technology, when used effectively, inspire students and cultivate their imaginations, bringing subject material to life. Hadley provides... -
Taking Your Stand Each Day - Preparing for Spiritual Warfare Kindergarten-Grade 12Use this devotional guide to Ephesians 6:10-18 to help you put on the "whole armor" of God. -
The American Civil War - Humanitarian Acts and Rules of War Grade 7-Grade 12Tis 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation shows you how to connect American history to contemporary laws and develop your students into caring, global citizens. Lessons highlight the development of humanitarian standards to protect wounded and sick soldiers,... -
The Church and Military Service Tertiary-LifelongIn this article from the JAE special higher education issue, the question of the Christian's relationship to war and violence is discussed. The traditional position has been noncombatancy and a high respect for human life. The October 1972 Annual Council action... -
The Great Disappearance - Adventism and Noncombatancy Grade 9-LifelongKnight recommends that Adventists 'educate and agitate' to counter the loss of an important part of Seventh-day Adventist Christian identity as a generation voluntarily enlists in the US army as combatants, unaware of the "deeper issues of what it means... -
Tips - Talking About Terrorism and War with School-Aged Kids Kindergarten-Grade 8A short article that discusses how to talk to children about terrorism and war. -
Under the Shadow of the Rising Sun Grade 9-Grade 12The story of 18 year-old Donald Mansell and his fight to stay alive in a Japanese prison after his missionary family was captured. Out of print, but used copies may be available from Amazon Marketplace. -
Which Program to be Elaborated in Order to Teach Character to Rwandan Children After Genocide Grade 1-Grade 12"The legacy of the civil war and genocide in Rwanda includes many orphans and thousands of children who have experienced untold horrors. These children are the future leaders of the country, but many are homeless and living in extreme poverty. The trauma... -
Young Adventists in a World of War - A Look at Adventists and Noncombatancy Grade 9-LifelongThe author discusses the decision many young people wrestle with in times of war.