It appears the writer of this particular article is very biased.  Does not write from both sides of the issue.  One thing I would remind us is that Ellen G. White established the SDA because she had previously been disappointed by heresy in a religion that was not Biblical.  It is always detrimental whenever we step outside of the Word of God to be in line with society and with what feels right or with what the majority desire.  Israel desired a King.  God allowed it.  But it was not in God's perfect will.