@NotFormer:
Wow! That having to declare at Baptism that Ellen G. White is a Prophet, is strangely familiar! It's like the JW baptism vows of being baptized "in the name of the Father, the Son, and God's spirit-directed Organization on Earth".
It's total blasphemy, idolotry, and a total deal breaker for anyone with critical thinking and 2 brain cells who knows anything about the bible. However, cults sway and swoon you and by the time you've reached baptism stage, it's a minor thing.
@Blondie:
Wow.....that piece you copied from the SDA's about how THEY have outreach programs, schools, etc and about showing love and compassion to others is truly striking. You'll NEVER hear or see that coming from the JW's. Never! Now, it's all about what can you do for THEM, give to THEM, worship THEM! Total cult BS.
I'd like to note this about SDA's of today: There have been several splits among the SDA's. Some believe in the Trinity, some don't. Some allow women pastors now, some don't. I also believe there are some regions that no longer consider Ellen G. White a "prophet", but merely a bit inspired.
From the SDA's, there's also been many splinter groups. Most notably, down thru the years.....The Branch Davidian's. (Davish Koresh)
I once viewed like a 2 hour lecture from a college professor or something on Youtube, and he laid out using visual aides and specified how they all branched out from the Millerite Movement and The Great Disappointment. It was absolutely fascinating!