Ted Wilson Hijacks the Debate Again, Silencing Motions to Address the Church's COVID-era Compromise

As the day began, it was clear that the opening session would be marked by intense debate and contention. Everyone who attended the morning press conference orientation was informed that three agendas were going to be approved on this day: the Church Manual agenda, the Constitutional agenda, and the General agenda. The main issue centered on the General agenda, which allows for multiple items to be introduced. It was during this phase-approving the General agenda-that delegates would have the opportunity to shape what topics would be discussed. All of this was scheduled to unfold on the afternoon of July 3, 2025.

However, during the morning's press conference orientation-where members of the press met with church leaders-we were forewarned about the possibility that certain groups and delegates would attempt to expand the church's official agenda. Leaders stated plainly that they were aware of a strong likelihood that some would seek to revisit the immunization statement previously published by the General Conference, as well as raise concerns about the ongoing financial ties between our institutions and government agencies.

Brothers and sisters, it was no secret that these issues were weighing heavily on the minds of many-both those in support and those in opposition. As the afternoon session approached, just as anticipated, several delegates stepped forward to introduce motions addressing the very concerns we had been warned about during the morning press conference orientation. One after another, delegates sought to revisit the church's position on COVID, its relationship with the United Nations, and the increasing reliance on so-called peer-reviewed science in shaping our health policies.

Then it happened again-just like at the 61st General Conference Session. Ted Wilson once more hijacked the floor, delivering what was clearly a preplanned, 12-minute sermonette-complete with printed documents and curated examples-all designed to sway the delegates into rejecting any and all attempts to add key items to the agenda. [1] This took place despite the chairman's earlier instruction that no speaker would be allowed more than two minutes to speak. The double standard was glaring, and the message was unmistakable: dissent would be silenced, and the status quo preserved.

This speech was not spontaneous-it was preplanned and strategically calculated. But perhaps even more troubling were the words President Ted Wilson chose to use in discrediting and dismissing those who disagreed with him on the church's COVID stance and its acceptance of government funding. In front of the entire delegation-and the watching world-he used language that undermined sincere concerns and painted faithful members as troublemakers. His words were not just dismissive; they were a public rebuke of anyone daring to question the direction of the church on these critical issues.

The following words are found in his speech in reference to certain dissidents:

• Completely false

• Twittered wording

• Twisted the intent

• Misunderstandings

• Highly misinformed view

• Erroneous

• Not accurate

• Twist and misuse

• Small minority in the church

• Conspiracies

• Unbelievable

• Complete fallacy

• Agitators

• Erroneous misleading information

President Ted Wilson then urged the delegates to move forward and reject the proposed recommendations, insisting that these items had already been addressed. What's deeply troubling is the glaring contradiction-at the very start of the session, he called for unity. But how can you call for unity while simultaneously lambasting those who raise legitimate concerns and poisoning the minds of the delegates against anyone who dares to challenge the official narrative? That's not unity-this is human control disguised as consensus.

As president of the General Conference, Ted Wilson carries considerable influence-and he used it to sway the session. In a troubling sequel to the previous General Conference Session, Wilson was once again granted unprecedented and unequal access to deliver a carefully crafted speech, shaping the narrative from the outset. Predictably, every motion that might have opened the floor to broader discussion was swiftly voted down, leaving many to question whether true representation or manufactured consensus prevailed.

After the business meetings, during the subsequent press conference, questions were raised about why Ted Wilson was granted extensive freedom and unrestricted access to address the delegates. The response can be seen in the video. [2]

We were essentially told that the church has moved on and that discussions about its stance on COVID-19, grant funding, NGOs, and related topics have been dismissed, with the matter now considered permanently closed. In the above video, I informed our leaders that this issue will not simply disappear. Here's why:

"Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven." Luke 21:10, 11.

The COVID-19 crisis was not a singular event but part of a prophetic pattern foretold by Jesus Himself. It was not the end but merely the beginning of sorrows. The term 'pestilences' is plural, suggesting that we should anticipate further outbreaks, additional global health crises, and ongoing efforts to control society through fear and manipulation.

Instead of analyzing what happened and where we went wrong, the church has moved on and has become complacent. God's people must recognize that these developments are part of the final shaking, calling us to wake up, be prepared, and put our trust in Christ alone.

Sources

[1] https://youtu.be/VVbolE8jhks?si=WtDgYJMQZY4VRMUo

[2] https://youtu.be/Nr7mMU-2UEg?si=UR2UtQqT26z16gUH

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