SDA
Religion abbreviation · Religious Term
| Stands for | Seventh-day Adventist |
|---|---|
| Categories | Religion |
SDA stands for Seventh-day Adventist, a religious term abbreviation.
Protestant denomination formally organized in 1863 in Battle Creek, Michigan, known for observing Saturday as the Sabbath, expecting Christ's imminent return and promoting health, vegetarianism and education. It has more than 20 million baptized members worldwide.
Example: The SDA hospital system in California is centered on Loma Linda University.
Usage notes
Ellen G. White, a cofounder, is regarded by Adventists as a prophet. Loma Linda, California, a largely Adventist community, is one of the "Blue Zones" known for long life expectancy. The church runs one of the largest Protestant school systems in the world.
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