Ellen White's published writings emphasize that the United States (USA) plays a significant and central role in end-time events, especially in the context of biblical prophecy and the fulfillment of warnings found in Scripture. Here are the key points based on her source materials: - The USA is described as a central stage for the fulfillment of end-time prophecies, particularly as the world approaches the "threshold of great and solemn events" (Education, p. 179; Prophets and Kings, p. 536). - Ellen White points to the signs of the times—such as wars, natural disasters, and societal unrest—as evidence that the return of Christ is near. - The USA, along with other nations, is included in the warning that "the end of all things is at hand," and God's people are called to proclaim the last warning message to the world from within its borders (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 7, p. 54; vol. 8, p. 252). - There is a special emphasis on the religious freedom currently enjoyed in the USA to spread the gospel, but this freedom will not last indefinitely. Ellen White warns, "In a little while we shall be unable to work with the freedom that we now enjoy. Terrible scenes are before us, and what we do we must do quickly" (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 9, p. 101). - The USA is part of the global context in which the "third angel's message" and the final call to repentance are to be given before probation closes and Christ returns. While these sources do not provide a detailed, step-by-step outline of the USA's specific actions in end-time prophecy, they make clear that the nation is a key arena for the unfolding of prophetic events and the proclamation of the final gospel message. If you are interested in more specific references to the USA's prophetic role—such as its mention in Revelation 13, the concept of religious liberty, or Sunday laws—please let me know, and I can search further in other collections. Academic references: - White, E. G. (1903). Education, p. 179. - White, E. G. (1917). Prophets and Kings, p. 536. - White, E. G. (1948). Testimonies for the Church, vol. 7, p. 54; vol. 8, p. 252; vol. 9, p. 101. - White, E. G. (1911). The Great Controversy, p. 578. - White, E. G. (1948). Testimonies for the Church, vol. 6, p. 14; vol. 7, p. 141. - White, E. G. (1992). Last Day Events, p. 227.

Ellen G. White gave strong counsel against attending the theater. She described the theater as "among the most dangerous resorts for pleasure," stating that instead of being a school for morality and virtue, it is "the very hotbed of immorality." She warned that such entertainments strengthen vicious habits and sinful tendencies, and that "low songs, lewd gestures, expressions, and attitudes, deprave the imagination and debase the morals." White emphasized that every youth who habitually attends such exhibitions "will be corrupted in principle," and that there is "no influence in our land more powerful to poison the imagination, to destroy religious impressions, and to blunt the relish for the tranquil pleasures and sober realities of life than theatrical amusements." She concluded that "the only safe course is to shun the theater, the circus, and every other questionable place of amusement." Key source references: - “Among the most dangerous resorts for pleasure is the theater. Instead of being a school for morality and virtue, as is so often claimed, it is the very hotbed of immorality. Vicious habits and sinful propensities are strengthened and confirmed by these entertainments. Low songs, lewd gestures, expressions, and attitudes, deprave the imagination and debase the morals. Every youth who habitually attends such exhibitions will be corrupted in principle. There is no influence in our land more powerful to poison the imagination, to destroy religious impressions, and to blunt the relish for the tranquil pleasures and sober realities of life than theatrical amusements. The love for these scenes increases with every indulgence, as the desire for intoxicating drink strengthens with its use. The only safe course is to shun the theater, the circus, and every other questionable place of amusement.” (Counsels to Teachers, Parents, and Students, p. 334.3; Testimonies for the Church, vol. 4, p. 652.3; Christian Education, p. 35.1) - “As soon as these entertainments are introduced, the objections to theatergoing are removed from many minds, and the plea that moral and high-toned scenes are to be acted at the theater breaks down the last barrier. Those who would permit this class of amusements at the sanitarium would better be seeking wisdom from God to lead these poor, hungry, thirsting souls to the Fountain of joy, and peace, and happiness.” (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 4, p. 578.1) In summary, Ellen White’s advice was to avoid the theater entirely, considering it spiritually and morally dangerous. Academic references: - White, E. G. (1913). Counsels to Teachers, Parents, and Students, p. 334.3. - White, E. G. (1948). Testimonies for the Church, vol. 4, p. 652.3; vol. 4, p. 578.1. - White, E. G. (1893). Christian Education, p. 35.1.

Ellen G. White does not specifically mention "watching movies" in her writings, as movies as we know them today did not exist during her lifetime. However, her counsel regarding the theater and similar amusements provides clear principles that many have applied to the question of watching movies. She strongly advised against attending the theater, describing it as a "hotbed of immorality" and warning that such entertainments "deprave the imagination and debase the morals." She also cautioned against any form of entertainment that would "poison the imagination, destroy religious impressions, and blunt the relish for the tranquil pleasures and sober realities of life" (see Counsels to Teachers, Parents, and Students, p. 334.3; Christian Education, p. 35.1; Testimonies for the Church, vol. 4, p. 652.3). While she does not directly address movies, the principles she outlines—avoiding amusements that are morally questionable, that depict low or lewd content, or that distract from spiritual growth—would apply to the content and influence of movies as well. She also warns against reading or viewing anything that would "suggest impure thoughts" or "corrupt the imagination" (see 2T 410.1; CTBH 137.4). In summary: While Ellen White does not mention movies specifically, her advice about the theater and questionable amusements would, by principle, extend to watching movies—especially those with content that is not uplifting or that could harm one's spiritual and moral life. The safest course, according to her counsel, is to avoid any entertainment that could have a negative influence on character and spirituality. Academic references: - White, E. G. (1913). Counsels to Teachers, Parents, and Students, p. 334.3. - White, E. G. (1948). Testimonies for the Church, vol. 4, p. 652.3; vol. 2, p. 410.1. - White, E. G. (1893). Christian Education, p. 35.1. - White, E. G. (1890). Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene, p. 137.4.