Tag: Adventist health message

According to the Seventh-day Adventist health message, members are strongly advised to abstain from coffee, but individual practice can vary. The official position is rooted in the writings of Ellen G. White, who viewed caffeine as a harmful stimulant. The question of whether 7th day Adventists drink coffee involves both historical teaching and modern interpretation.

According to official church guidance, Seventh-day Adventists may consume 'clean' fish, including tuna and salmon, provided they have both fins and scales. This decision is based on a literal interpretation of dietary laws found in the Old Testament, specifically Leviticus 11.

According to one report, only about half of Seventh-day Adventists eat meat, while a significant portion of the global community follows a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. This diverse practice often causes confusion for those unfamiliar with the church's health message, which strongly encourages a plant-based diet but does not mandate it as a condition for membership.