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The Seventh-day Adventist Church considers itself protestant, but there is much controversy surrounding the church and its beliefs. Some consider it a cult.
History
The Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) beliefs originated in the early 1800s. The beliefs stem from the Millerite movement. Followers believed that Jesus would return to Earth on Oct. 22, 1844, based on the prophesy of William Miller.
Main belief
The main belief of SDAs is in the imminent advent: the second coming of Jesus Christ. According to SDAs, prior to the true advent a false advent will occur in which Satan will impersonate Christ and the truly righteous will be persecuted.
Additional beliefs
SDAs believe the state of death is like sleep, and that after the advent the righteous will be reawakened and allowed to inhabit an Earth cleansed of sin and sinners (unbelievers) by Christ.
Prophet
SDAs believe in the Bible and that Ellen G. White, an early follower, was God's messenger and that her writings are prophesy.
Practices
SDAs follow many of the practices of Jews, Methodists and Baptists. For example, like Jewish people, SDAs believe the Sabbath begins at sunset on Friday and continues to sunset on Saturday, and they do not eat pork because it is considered unclean.
Source:
Religion Facts: Seventh-day Adventists
Religious Tolerance: Beliefs and Practices of the Seventh-day Adventist Denomination
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