Seventh Day Adventist-The Seventh-day Adventist Church emerged in the 19th century as a Protestant Christian denomination with a focus on the imminent Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Founded by a group of believers led by Ellen G. White, the church emphasizes adherence to the Bible’s teachings and observance of the Sabbath on Saturday. While Seventh-day Adventists share many beliefs with mainstream Christianity, such as the divinity of Jesus Christ and the authority of scripture, some of their unique doctrines have led to criticisms and accusations of cult-like behavior. In the past, one notable belief was the teaching that the observance of Sunday as the Sabbath is linked to the “mark of the beast” mentioned in the book of Revelation, which signifies allegiance to an apostate power. This stance had led some within the Seventh-day Adventist community to view themselves as the exclusive true believers, creating a sense of spiritual elitism that can be perceived as cultish. Additionally, the church’s strong emphasis on prophecy, health reform, and Ellen G. White’s authoritative writings also contributed to its reputation as a controversial religious group. Despite these criticisms, many Seventh-day Adventists reject the label of cult and consider themselves to be a mainstream Christian denomination with a unique interpretation of scripture. Walter Martin, author of Kingdom of the Cults, had initially understood the Adventists to be a cult, but as their positions were modified, he came to understand that they were no longer a cult, although they did have some unique beliefs.