There is a poorly named thread on this section of the board "why do people hate Seventh-day ADventists?" that could have a lot of the similar posts given - without such a bad title. ...
So then ... a "better title' for those who want to engage in that discussion but would not do it on a thread with such a poor title.
for example here is a post to consider
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The SDA denomination is not a cult. In fact in the book "Kingdom of The Cults" by Walter Martin (Not an SDA) a number of different groups were reviewed - including the SDA church and Martin shows definatively that the SDA church is not a Cult.
In fact in 2015 Christianity Today stated that Adventists are the 5th largest Christian denomination world wide. So it is irrefutably true that indeed some people like Seventh-day Adventists and also Adventist doctrine. But that does not mean all do.
As for "hating SDAs" I think that is also not true for most normal people.
For example Dr. Ben Carson - a recent presidential candidate is SDA.
What is more "Hacksaw Ridge" is about Desmond Doss - an SDA soldier.
Neither of these guys is "hated" by normal people - as a general rule. And I have met them both.
in Christ,
Bob
It is interesting to note that ALL faiths garner a small to large group of followers. This has been the case since creation. But if we limit the text to the subject SDA, their followers are quite small (not quite 10 million) in comparison to some of the very large "followings"; such as the RCC, Baptists and Methodists.
However, the number of followers governed by a particular belief does NOT make that group any more wrong (or right) when it comes to truth.
Remember: THE only "truth" void of ANY errors or fallibilities is Jesus. Oh indeed yes. For ALL other beliefs contain errors and are very fallible when it comes to satan's vitriolic influence. Jesus said, "Matthew 24:24 For there shall arise false Christs (satan is the quintessential "false" Christ), and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it 'was' possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
Jesus also said, Matthew 24:22 And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.
The reason for that "shortening" of life ON earth (bringing an end to earth as we know it); there would come a time when ALL doctrines would be totally in error and fallible to every known lie in the satan could foment into mankind.
So the SDA has some beliefs that are indeed correct and they have some that are not. But we can NOT judge that by assuming that ours or any one's interpretation is the "right" one.
I am NOT an SDA follower. But then I am not a RCC, Baptist, Methodist or Pentecostal, etc, etc, and ETC, follower! For again, ALL beliefs contain truths ensconced in satan-led errors and falibilities. Oh indeed yes.
MOST importantly, I am sure that a number of my beliefs probably contain errors. Further, I believe that Jesus WOULD rebuke those errors IF He was standing on this earth now. AND He would say that to EVERY other person on this planet. who ever lived; including "Prophets", disciples, priests, pastors, "imams", etc, etc, and etc!
This includes St Paul; who is considered by many to be THE greatest preacher who has ever lived. This goes for Mathew, Mark, Luke and John. Believe it or not.
This is why: John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Notice, He never said that ANY other entity was the "way" the "truth" or the "life". Thus He is the ONLY truth, void of any errency and fallibility that will ever be.
Thus the SDA is no different when it comes to truth. Do I condone every doctrine of theirs? Heavens NO! But I don't believe that about any other doctrine either! And that goes for mine also.
So I go to Jesus for truth and then ask Him to guide me to the truth, NO matter where it it is. Because even Bibles contain errors; regardless of what Christians say. Believe it or not; the errors ARE there!
One day when ALL truth is revealed; ALL will know this.
Mark me Words!
In any case, May Jesus richly bless you always,
patdee