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Seventh-Day Adventists Branch Davidians
Seventh-Day Adventists
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The written word of Ellen G. White is said to be inspired by God and is considered a source of truth. |
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They deny the concept of innate mortality. |
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They believe in the imminence of the Second Coming. |
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Observe the Sabbath on Saturday. |
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Highly stress good health, especially vegetarianism. |
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Put a big emphasis on pacifism. |
Branch Davidians 
* They believe in the doctrine of "New Light" and "Present Truth".
* They put strong emphasis on the revelation of the seven seals from the book of Revelation.
* They believe we are presently living in the end times.
* The identity of the Lamb from Revelation chapter 5 is he who opens the scroll; that Lamb is David Koresh.
* The fact that the meanings of the seals are revealed to a member of their church (David Koresh) confirms that they are God's chosen people.
Recent Revelations:
* It has been revealed to them that the Second Coming will occur in 2000.