A Critique of the Book Prophetess of Health

Eggs

In 1869: Children who have strong animal passions and engage in self-abuse should not have eggs placed before them for their meals.—Testimonies for the Church 2:361, 362. CBPH 83.20

In 1881: Eggs are not a “sinful” indulgence.—The Review and Herald, June 25, 1959, 130:23. CBPH 83.21

In 1902: “In some cases the use of eggs is beneficial.”—Counsels on Diet and Foods, 351. CBPH 83.22

In 1905: In families where the animal passions are strong and where children “are given to sensual habits, eggs should not be used.”—The Ministry of Healing, 320. CBPH 83.23

In 1909: While warnings have been given against the use of eggs by small children, “we should not consider it a violation of principle to use eggs from hens that are well cared for and suitably fed. Eggs contain properties that are remedial agencies in counteracting certain poisons.”—Testimonies for the Church 9:162. CBPH 83.24

Here again it will be seen that there is no change in Ellen White’s teaching on the use of eggs. Her later writings and her earlier writings are in harmony. CBPH 83.25