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Adventist Health Arena proudly displays the name “Adventist,” which is an abbreviated form of Seventh-day Adventist.
We hold this name in high regard because it was given to us by God and it describes the unique features of our faith.
Naming rights are part of a business model that allows corporations to purchase the right to have their name on arenas in exchange for large sums of money. The hope is that the company gets exposure to fans and event goers who attend concerts or sporting events. The downside to these business partnerships is that the company’s name becomes associated with the venues. In matters of spiritual faith, these naming rights contracts become a public scandal when the name “Adventist” becomes linked with the negative imagery of worldly concerts that openly serve alcohol, violate the Sabbath, and play the devil’s music—which are all inconsistent with the principles of our faith.
Tragically, what you see happening in the world’s bars and concert halls is being associated with our holy name, bringing it into
disrepute. Instead of pointing people to God’s Sabbath and the Second Coming of Jesus, Adventist Health Arena has become the “entertainment destination” for “California’s Central Valley.”
Naming rights are part of a business model that allows corporations to purchase the right to have their name on arenas in exchange for large sums of money. The hope is that the company gets exposure to fans and event goers who attend concerts or sporting events. The downside to these business partnerships is that the company’s name becomes associated with the venues. In matters of spiritual faith, these naming rights contracts become a public scandal when the name “Adventist” becomes linked with the negative imagery of worldly concerts that openly serve alcohol, violate the Sabbath, and play the devil’s music—which are all inconsistent with the principles of our faith.
Tragically, what you see happening in the world’s bars and concert halls is being associated with our holy name, bringing it into
While claiming to be a “world-class entertainment venue,” Adventist Health Arena has become the gathering place for boxing, pro-wrestling, worldly concerts, and other sporting events that are even scheduled on the Lord’s Sabbath.
To further degrade the experience, Adventist Health Arena is proud to provide you with your choice of alcoholic beverages to accompany their live events, performances, concerts, and other leisure activities. Alcohol is usually served in order to attract a more diverse customer base, and when people are drunk, they tend to spend more money, which means more profits for Adventist Health Arena. All of this is taking place under the “Adventist” banner.
Notice the special instructions to all ticket holders who plan to attend Adventist Health Arena:
• “When you come to an event at Adventist Health Arena, please make sure to bring your ticket and a valid ID, especially if you want to purchase alcohol.”
• “Plenty of concessions are available at Adventist Health Arena. Non-alcoholic beverages are served as well as alcoholic beverages including but not limited to beer, wine and mixed drinks.” AdventMessenger
To further degrade the experience, Adventist Health Arena is proud to provide you with your choice of alcoholic beverages to accompany their live events, performances, concerts, and other leisure activities. Alcohol is usually served in order to attract a more diverse customer base, and when people are drunk, they tend to spend more money, which means more profits for Adventist Health Arena. All of this is taking place under the “Adventist” banner.
Notice the special instructions to all ticket holders who plan to attend Adventist Health Arena:
• “When you come to an event at Adventist Health Arena, please make sure to bring your ticket and a valid ID, especially if you want to purchase alcohol.”
• “Plenty of concessions are available at Adventist Health Arena. Non-alcoholic beverages are served as well as alcoholic beverages including but not limited to beer, wine and mixed drinks.” AdventMessenger
