Freedom in a changing America

Years ago, YAHA was started as a rally cry to unite a group of young people who felt marginalized in a land of prosperity and freedom. Today, with ever changing social and political landscape, some question the need and validity of YAHA

Changing of the guards

The very definition of being young in America is constantly changing. The chase and push to be young has companies investing large fortunes to understand the rising demographics.

As far as the Adventist church is concerned, there has never been a more critical time as today. The youth are changing their world views and religious affiliations with greater ease than before. Participation is fading fast.

Yet, the young have never wanted more clarity on activism and purpose than before.

Can a peaceful blending of the guards take place?

Parents, leaders, youth, and organization alike want to carry on a legacy that survives themselves. Are we really prepared for the modern world? Can the heritage of our forefathers continue into the yet to come generation?

Will a battle of will cause an end of church as we know it? Will the relevancy of the outgoing generation end within their lifetime?

Some leaders fight hard to hold on to what life was like in Haiti… while trying to survive in America. This current youth generation is now two entire generations removed from the reality that took place in Haiti.

Freedom of religion is changing

We’re not talking about liberty here. Although that is a very pressing and highly relevant topic. No, we’re talking about the freedom to worship as we see fit.

Parents hold on to their way of doing church. Their children are struggling to adapt the church to their needs. The grandchildren are swept over by technology and see church as a relic imposing a culture they can’t relate with.

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Yet, we’re one church, one body of Christ, going to one heaven

This is where YAHA sits today. The cross roads of three to four generations coexisting trying to find the meaning of faith in an ever unbelieving culture.

Our values are being challenged and we’ve got to answer the call.

We’ve got to ensure the freedom to worship and gather in like mindedness. The very concept of YAHA, which once helped a generation solidify it’s purpose, can still come in to play now to make a difference.

Question now is….will you put your voice into the discussion to preserve the freedom to worship and celebrate our complex heritage beyond this generation?

With more barriers arising in the cultures, the politics of the land and the church localities, and the generations… we’ve got to break the chains and help uplift one another and elevate the quality of our ministry.

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The time will soon come when we’ve got to pick our lines and defend our values. It could be something as simple as making the choice to study or go to church service. It could be more complex as dating outside of your faith. Or it could be something as monumental as carrying a gun to defend the honor of the USA.

Which every the lines get drawn, our faith is being called into question all the time. Through out the ages, the church has been the central pillar of values when it comes to religion. Today, there are many voices that enter into consideration for the ultimate choice of our moral center.

Do you think YAHA can still be relevant in providing clarity? Can YAHA bring about solidarity and opportunity?

Sure, only time will tell. To that end, we hope to hear more from you and learn from you what you need. The leadership can only do so much guessing. Without your voice, there is no YAHA.

The fate of Young Adventist Haitians in America depend on your voice being heard. This site is one such attempt to connecting across generations. Let your voice be heard in the comment section, you social medial platform, with your church leaders, and your youth leaders.

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