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Protestantism and Its Many Denominations

The word “protestatio” was invoked in 1529, in reference to those princes that supported Martin Luther and spoke out against religious persecution. These royal supporters were eventually known as Protestants, a name that spread to the vast number of religious denominations that sprang from the beliefs associated with the Reformation. This guide attempts to straighten out the differences among the sects, pinpoint their commonalities, indicate their historical foundations and show you how to connect with Protestants everywhere.

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Protestant History

A large part of the world, particularly the West, is very much a product of what happened almost ... read more »

Protestant Beliefs and Practices

Although the various denominations differ on many religious tenets, they do share similar ... read more »

Pentecostal Beliefs, Practices and Community

The Pentecostal name is derived from the events described in the New Testament: On the Day of ... read more »

Presbyterian Beliefs, Practices, News and Blogs

At 75 million members in the world, Presbyterianism is one of the most populous Protestant ... read more »

Anglican and Episcopalian Beliefs, Practices and Community

Episcopalianism is the strain of Anglicanism that developed in the United States. The ... read more »

Methodist Beliefs, Practices and Blogs

Methodists care strongly about spreading the word of God’s kindness through missionary work ... read more »

Lutheran Beliefs, Practices and Blogs

Lutherans follow the beliefs of Martin Luther, stressing the important role that faith plays in ... read more »

Baptist Beliefs, Practices and News

Numbering about 40 million worldwide, Baptists make up a large Protestant denomination. One of the ... read more »

Seventh-day Adventist Beliefs, Traditions and Community

Seventh-day Adventists came from the millennialist Millerite movement in 19th-century America, and they are known for observing the Sabbath on Saturdays. David Miller predicted the Second Coming of Christ would occur in the second half of the 19th century. When the prediction failed to come through, Ellen White and others officially created the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1863. Use the links below to get acquainted with Seventh-day Adventist beliefs, traditions and community.

Insights for Seventh-day Adventist Beliefs, Traditions and Community

  • Seventh-day Adventists are commonly known as “Adventists.” Seventh-day Adventists are also called members of the SDA Church.
  • The SDA Church is known for its preoccupation with health, promoting antismoking and antidrinking campaigns as well as healthy eating habits.
  • ReligiousTolerance.org provides this important piece of information on pronunciation: “The word 'Adventist' is often pronounced incorrectly. The emphasis should be on the first syllable (Ad'-ven-tist).”

Top Sites for Seventh-day Adventist Beliefs, Traditions and Community

For information about Seventh-day Adventists and SDA organizations …
Seventh-day Adventist Church covers Seventh-day Adventist beliefs, the mission and services of the church, and the church’s organizational structure. You'll also find links to more resources.
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The Ellen G. White Estate was given control of Ellen White’s writings and property by her will. The Web site is a trove of information about White and many prominent figures in the SDA Church’s development. Based in Maryland, it has offices throughout the world.
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For connecting with the Seventh-day Adventist community online …
Spectrum magazine is a superb place to read and discuss life in the Adventist community. The current issue of the magazine is only available to those that subscribe ($39.95/one year, $19.95/year for students). But there is plenty of content available on the Web site, including selected articles, book and film reviews, blogs, polls, interviews and more.
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Adventist Wheel is a place to discuss Adventist beliefs in a progressive climate. The blog is not hostile to conservative Adventists, as the main goal of the site is to promote an open discussion of the faith. There are about 10 contributing bloggers, with vivid images accompanying frequent posts.
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Anabaptist Denominations

Anabaptists were those that sprang from the Radical Reformation, as compared to the Evangelical ... read more »

Quaker Beliefs, Traditions and Community

The Quakers, or the Religious Society of Friends, number about 210,000 throughout the world. ... read more »

Unitarian Universalist Beliefs, Traditions and Blogs

Unitarian Universalism may not belong in the Protestant guide per se; it may not even fall fully ... read more »

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