Freshman Brings Controversial Teachings to Campus
Reed is a proud Israelite who is on a mission
Danielle Bevans
Issue date: 4/7/08 Section: News
Flyers decorate the walls of Lincoln University academic buildings and residence halls bearing the question "Who Am I?" Weeks earlier, students and faculty may have found those with another inquiry: "Can a Man Have More Than One Wife?" These are the questions posed by one determined student. He calls himself an "Israelite."
Curtis Reed, an 18-year-old freshmen, first introduced Lincoln University to Israelite beliefs when he invited his "brothers" to his fall semester African American Experience class to explain to students why "they are not African American."
"That's a slave name," said Reed, who explained that, according to Genesis 49 and Deuteronomy 28 of the King James Version of the Bible, all people of African American, Hispanic, West Indian, and Native American descent are, in fact, the "true Hebrew Israelite Jews."
"We are the descendants of Abraham, Isaiah, and Jacob. Anyone born out of that lineage is considered an Israelite," he said.
Reed began learning about his Israelite heritage at a very young age. While many parents took their children to church, Jonathan Reed, his father, took the time to teach him about his "true nationality."
"(Israelites) is not a religion," Reed explained, "It is a race." One cannot convert into an Israelite; however, a person of any nationality can believe in the God of Israel, he said.
"My job and purpose is to bring the ideas of the Most High to the people," said Reed. "I am trying to make myself a vessel for whatever the Most High wants to use me for."
Reed, who has been teaching the Israelite philosophy since high school, felt it important to spread the word at Lincoln University. His mission: "To delete the lies that are being taught by churches and schools."
So far, Reed has reached several Lincoln University students. In his first session, "Can a Man Have More Than One Wife?" Reed faced much scrutiny from his female audience.
"One girl called me the devil," Reed said. However, Reed continued, "I don't care about feelings when it comes to the word of the Most High. I'm going to teach you regardless."
Curtis Reed, an 18-year-old freshmen, first introduced Lincoln University to Israelite beliefs when he invited his "brothers" to his fall semester African American Experience class to explain to students why "they are not African American."
"That's a slave name," said Reed, who explained that, according to Genesis 49 and Deuteronomy 28 of the King James Version of the Bible, all people of African American, Hispanic, West Indian, and Native American descent are, in fact, the "true Hebrew Israelite Jews."
"We are the descendants of Abraham, Isaiah, and Jacob. Anyone born out of that lineage is considered an Israelite," he said.
Reed began learning about his Israelite heritage at a very young age. While many parents took their children to church, Jonathan Reed, his father, took the time to teach him about his "true nationality."
"(Israelites) is not a religion," Reed explained, "It is a race." One cannot convert into an Israelite; however, a person of any nationality can believe in the God of Israel, he said.
"My job and purpose is to bring the ideas of the Most High to the people," said Reed. "I am trying to make myself a vessel for whatever the Most High wants to use me for."
Reed, who has been teaching the Israelite philosophy since high school, felt it important to spread the word at Lincoln University. His mission: "To delete the lies that are being taught by churches and schools."
So far, Reed has reached several Lincoln University students. In his first session, "Can a Man Have More Than One Wife?" Reed faced much scrutiny from his female audience.
"One girl called me the devil," Reed said. However, Reed continued, "I don't care about feelings when it comes to the word of the Most High. I'm going to teach you regardless."
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Rev. Jerry S. Fontaine B.S.,M.S.,MBA
posted 5/04/08 @ 11:07 AM EST
In the Bible , it says " when a man finds a wife, he finds a good thing". The term wife is singular. Thus one can conclude that a man should only have one wife. (Continued…)
Curtis Reed
posted 5/16/08 @ 5:34 PM EST
Well Brother, I'll respond to that statement by saying this: Matt.22:29-Ye do err by not knowing the scriptures.
The topic you're referring to is "Can A Man Have More Than 1 Wife?". (Continued…)
Upolonius
posted 8/19/08 @ 1:31 PM EST
Adam, had one wife
Noah,had one wife
Moses, had one wife
David, had wives and concubines due to his weakness
Solomon, had wives and concubines which lead to his downfall
Now, i know I like the girlies, but why does paul advise(not instruct)Christians to live without marraige altogether? Well, read 2 Corinthians chp 7. (Continued…)
VMarks
posted 10/13/08 @ 7:00 AM EST
Curtis Reed,
I read your comment to Rev. Fontaine and was shocked that you would call him ignorant. With a B.S. and two Master's degrees, you would have the audacity to call him that. (Continued…)
Mal'aki YisraEL
posted 11/05/08 @ 11:31 AM EST
HALLELU YAH Let the truth be told.
First to the good Rev Fontaine and brother Reed all of the degrees in the world dont take away ignorants,when you dont know you are ignorant about that you dont know. (Continued…)
Gilgal Prophet
posted 11/13/08 @ 12:06 PM EST
You are right Brother
"all of the degrees in the world dont take away ignorants"
However the word is ignorance not in=gnorants (ummm!)
Rev Fontaine I have your back
Lets wrap this up;
The recording of historical acts, including instances of polygamy, is not necessarily an endorsement of it by God. (Continued…)
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