Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Seventh-day Adventists?
- A rapidly growing worldwide fellowship of approximately 15 million
- Christians who love Jesus Christ and strive to make Him the center of all we believe and do
- The church that is eager to share the truth about what God is really like – as seen in the life of Jesus
- Christians who accept the Bible as our authority for what to believe and how to live
- A Christian fellowship that worship on the biblical Sabbath and look forward to the soon return of Jesus
- A community of Christ deeply interested in health – health of mind, body, and spirit
For a more detailed description of what Adventists believe, you may go to http://www.adventist.org/beliefs/fundamental/index.html
Are all Adventists vegetarians?
No. About 50% of adventists are vegetarian and only a small percentage of these are vegan (no meat or meat products such as milk, eggs, and cheese). The majority of adventist vegetarians include milk, eggs, and cheese in their diet. Adventist families do not eat pork or shellfish.
Do Adventists celebrate Christmas?
Yes!
Why do Adventists not emphasize Easter Sunday services?
For the simple logistic reason that our worship services are on Saturday instead of Sunday. Some Adventist churches have an Easter sunrise service and Adventist children have long enjoyed coloring Easter eggs and the Easter egg hunt. Most importantly, the life, death, and ressurection of Jesus Christ is, and always has been, central to our faith.
Do Adventists celebrate Halloween?
In the past, most Adventist children dressed in costumes, carved pumpkins, went trick-or-treating, and attended halloween parties. In recent years, an increasing number of Adventist families have looked for an alternative to halloween celebrations.