We received a letter through our news tips link. We are sharing it here. Other Adventist news outlets have previously reported on this issue at Kettering Health Network. We will share updates on this story as we get more information. IA presents the story as is, with no claim on the facts presented herein. Some […]
Presunto Agresor Sexual Asociado al Club de Conquistadores de la Conferencia de Nueva Jersey
Fuimos contactados por una víctima de Colombia que actualmente estudia en una institución educativa de Estados Unidos. Desde los 12 hasta los 16 años, fue manipulada por un líder de jóvenes/conquistadores de su iglesia adventista local y violada por él. Su iglesia local en Colombia lo desfraternizó el 22 de marzo de 2022. Ella lo […]
Alleged Sex Offender Associated with Pathfinders in New Jersey Conference
We were contacted by a victim from Colombia who is currently studying at an educational institution in the United States. From age 12 till age 16, she was groomed by a youth/pathfinder leader in her local Adventist church and raped by him. His local church in Colombia disfellowshipped him on March 22, 2022. She filed […]
Weimar Institute Settles Sexual Harassment Case with Melissa Osadchuck
According to a Weimar University staff meeting report on February 23, 2023, attorney Jon Daggett reported the lawsuit has been settled. A statement from the University Board was shared in the meeting notes. Weimar University Board Statement Regarding Lawsuit Settlement Weimar University’s insurance carrier decided to settle the lawsuit Melissa Osadchuck vs. Weimar Institute. Weimar […]
Anonymous Weimar University Student Story of Attempted Suicide
IA Note: We received this story back in August 2022. We cannot reach back to the person who submitted this because they did not to leave us an email or any other contact information. We are sharing the story as is [without any edits: other than their message to us] and hope it fulfills the […]
UCB se omite em denúncias de assédio sexual
Os abusos teriam sido cometidos pelo ex-diretor regional da ADRA e departamental da ASA para o estado de São Paulo, encobertos por pastores da união, e os processos ajuizados contra ele correm em segredo de justiça Por Eva Manoela | (Anônima) é jornalista e colaboradora da revista Zelota. *todos os nomes citados são fictícios para […]
Suicide at Weimar University
On Sabbath, November 5, 2022, at approximately 10:30 AM, several junior/early teen girls and boys saw something hanging outside a window, above room 209, at the Weimar Inn. Curious, three of them ran to see it closely and saw that it was a woman who had died by suicide. They thought it was a Halloween […]
IP Tracing Request Alleged at Weimar University
Weimar University’s accreditation body WASC last had a special visit to the campus on March 2-4, 2022. During this time, the accreditation team spoke with the university leadership, professors, and staff. They set up meetings with individuals one on one and in groups. And as is their protocol, they set up an anonymous email so […]
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Two more Members of the Weimar University Board Resign
After almost a year of trying to change the direction of the University, two more board members have resigned. Dr. Arla Barelli (late December/early January) and Mr. Kelly Coffin (last week) were said to be the most outspoken regarding issues and resigned in protest. We will update this story as needed.
Icelandic Conference Mining Controversy Timeline
Iceland Conference Mine Asset Management Controversy Part 2
IA Editor’s Note: This story is about managing mining assets that the Adventist Icelandic conference controls through a trust. The author contends that the EXCOM of the Iceland Conference has refused to answer questions of the members and has acted on incomplete information and, at times, self-contradictory to the original agreements. This story below is […]
Icelandic Conference Wrestles Over Mining Asset Management Controversy Part 1
By: Jón Hjörleifur Stefánsson IA Editor’s Note: The global Adventist church possesses natural resources entrusted to it. Often members will gift an entire company, land, or other resources that can be used to further the gospel. Occasionally, the resources are not managed well, and the church loses financially due to mismanagement. This story below is […]
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Adventism & Evolution Part 2
The Inherent Bias of the Scientific Methodology People who have an opinion on the topic of Evolutionary science can be divided into three groups: Atheists, who are, naturally, pro-Evolution, theists who are pro-Evolution and anti-Evolution theists. I will start with the latter group, because, after this paragraph, I will ignore them for the rest of […]
Adventism & Evolution Part 1
Science and Theology as Uncompromising Methodologies Modern science is a strictly all-or-nothing approach to human knowledge. Science follows a particular methodology and only that which is learned through following this methodology is considered legitimate science. You cannot force science to arrive at conclusions you desire to be true a priori. You cannot seek a middle […]
The Theodicy Landscape
Intro A theodicy is an attempt to respond to the question of how an all-loving, all-powerful God can allow suffering to exist. The question transcends Christianity and religion in general and has received answers from all over the theological/philosophical spectrum (ex. even atheists have an answer; their answer is that God doesn’t exist). Typically, the […]
Annotated: Statement by the Board of Trustees of Weimar University
Annotated: Statement by the Board of Trustees of Weimar University Note: In bold font are annotations by Adrian Zahid. We republished the Weimar University Board of Trustees statement here. “In our just concluded three-day board meeting, there has been an extensive and prayerful review of concerns as well as affirmations from various sources, including students, […]
Statement by the Board of Trustees of Weimar University
In our just concluded three-day board meeting, there has been an extensive and prayerful review of concerns as well as affirmations from various sources, including students, parents, faculty, alumni, and other constituents. In recognition of our humanity and a great need for the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the board sought wisdom through multiple periods […]
Weimar University Board Member Resignation Letter
IA received this letter through our whistleblower & news tips link. In his resignation letter, Weimar University board member, David Butler, cited a lack of confidence in the Weimar Administration “due to poor choices in background checks and hiring practices, which has resulted in hiring sexual predators, delinquent staff, staff demeaning the students and hurting […]
News Tips Are Welcome
We are getting many news tips from readers from our stories on Weimar University. We want to thank those who have shared with us their observations, experiences, and information. We are following up on many of these news leads and will publish them soon. If you have a tip for us from Weimar University or […]
Coverup Alleged of Serial Sexual Assaults at Weimar University
Right after we published Melissa Osadchuck’s story, Weimar University responded to our story with a statement that reads: “Weimar University takes employee and student safety very seriously. While privacy laws do not allow the university to provide further information at this time about personnel matters, it should be known that Weimar acted immediately and appropriately […]
Dr. Randy Bivens Letter of Resignation
Dr. Randy Bivens was COO of Weimar Institute from August 2013 to May 2022. A whistleblower sent us this document. IA reached out to Dr. Bivens for authentication. He confirmed that it was indeed his letter. He expressed his personal preference that it not be published. We will publish our analysis of the document later. […]
Weimar University Statement
Weimar University president, Dr. Neil Nedley, responded to our story. “Weimar University takes employee and student safety very seriously. While privacy laws do not allow the university to provide further information at this time about personnel matters, it should be known that Weimar acted immediately and appropriately at every step” Neil Nedley, MD President Weimar […]