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Seventh-Day Adventism

CoreIssue

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With the issue of Ben Carson being a Seventh-Day Adventist being raised, it seemed like now was a good time to take another look at the group.

So, with all the changes, arguments, etc within it, where does the group stand today? Is it still a cult, no longer a cult or a group with some bad theology?

I think this gives a good statement on the matter.
 

CTZonEdit

Site Administrator
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Carson says: "My own personal theory is that Joseph built the pyramids in order to store grain." He was referring to the Old Testament story of Joseph predicting famine and advising the pharaoh to store surplus food. He said that's more likely than the accepted archaeological conclusion that the massive structures were built as tombs for pharaohs.

At a book signing Thursday in Florida, Carson stood by his statement on the grain storage.

"Some people believe in the Bible like I do and don't find that to be silly at all, and believe that God created the earth and don't find that to be silly at all," Carson said. "The secular progressives try to ridicule it every time it comes up and they're welcome to do that."

It's not immediately clear, however, that Carson's church or any other major Jewish or Christian sect shares his belief about the pyramids' origins. Carson, who leads some national and early state GOP polls, has not claimed that his theory is supported by the tenets of his church.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/201...tcmp=ob_article_sidebar_video&intcmp=obinsite
 

CoreIssue

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It is such an absurd ideal. The interior designs of the pyramids are sure not practical for grain storage.

Talk about overkill on construction.

Egyptian silos
 

Willy

Pro Poster
I take all the archeology with big helping of dead sea salt ... but here is most likely what Mr. Carson read ...

Massive underground silos can be found in many cities of Egypt dating back to the third dynasty. [1] [2] [3] It is not unreasonable to suggest that these may have been built by Joseph. In particular, Joseph may have built the silos associated with the first pyramid built in Egypt (The Step Pyramid which is part of the Djoser Pyramid complex at Saqqara, designed by Imhotep). [4] [5] [6] [7] If grain silos were common place before Joseph came along, Joseph's ideas would not have been taken seriously by the Pharaoh.

http://creationwiki.org/Joseph_and_Imhotep
 

CoreIssue

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More and more evidence is coming out the Great Pyramid, in example, is in fact older than the previously claimed oldest, smaller pyramids.

But, that gets into Pre-Adamic, etc. Another topic.

That could be what Carson was referencing. But, as with the Acadamic claim, not accurate.

The Step Pyramid was not a storage facility. It was part of a complex of buildings within a wall, as were the referenced pits.

There are other pyramids built at other times that followed that same pattern.
 

Willy

Pro Poster
Also, he may have read this ...

The Step Pyramid complex was originally designed as a grain storage and distribution center. It’s entrance is through a building with tall columns shaped like corn. This building would have been where the corn was traded; a short walk to the pit where the grain was retrieved from the underground tunnels connecting to the grain silos.

https://josephandisraelinegypt.word...-robbers-or-were-they-used-to-retrieve-grain/

My view ... pretty expensive granary ... must be more to it ... :hmm:
 

CoreIssue

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Staff member
Well, how about this?

The pyramid in question
Info
Studies

Remember the afterlife beliefs concerning Pharaohs, etc. Preserving and protecting their bodies was very important.

They all share in common their were tombs built to protected against grave robbers and be monuments to their occupants. Many had associated temples.

Building them for grain storage makes no sense economically, design wise or explains how they all ended up tombs.
 
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