What does 'Seventh-day Adventist' Mean?

Seventh-day Adventists attend church on Saturdays, because it's the seventh day. They believe that because God rested on the seventh day after He created the world, that humans should rest, also. Typically, Saturdays mean more to Adventists than simply attending church and returning to their normal lives. They don't work, study, or shop (unless they're buying necessities, like food or medicine). Some won't play sports or watch television or movies on 'the Sabbath', as they call Saturdays. 'Adventist' means a person who anticipates the imminent return (the Second Coming) of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. This date is referred to as the 'Advent'. Dietary Restrictions and Lifestyle Adventists are required to live a 'healthful lifestyle'. American Adventists tend to be vegetarians, as they believe it to be healthier, but that is a personal, not official choice. However, they believe that drinking alcohol and caffeine, smoking, and taking drugs are all prohibited by the teachings of the ...  more