Some of the more striking doctrines of the UCG are (1) rejection of the Trinity, (2) adoption of certain dietary laws and restrictions of the Hebrew Scriptures, (3) Saturday observance and (4) the particularly bizarre concept known as "British Israelitism."
The UCG is, I believe, currently split into two factions - the Luker group and the Kilough group.
My married neighbor got caught up with a man who was involved in the church. Left her husband and children and went off the rails. I did quite a bit of research on their origins, splinter groups, doctrine, etc. Some consider it a cult and after what I personally experienced with my neighbor, not surprised.
You have faulty information. United Church of God, as an organization, was formed in 1995. Herbert Armstrong died in 1986. You're off by almost 10 years. You may want to do some research before posting:
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Some of the more striking doctrines of the UCG are (1) rejection of the Trinity, (2) adoption of certain dietary laws and restrictions of the Hebrew Scriptures, (3) Saturday observance and (4) the particularly bizarre concept known as "British Israelitism."
The first three are certainly fundamental beliefs because they are beliefs that the 1st century church of Jesus Christ held.
"British Israelitism" is really a gross oversimplification of the belief that the leaders of the United States and Great Britain at one time believed the establishment of our countries were ordained and blessed by God. I think they were. As a result some of the prophecies and promises of the bible do extend to the present time and to our country. One of those prophecies is basically that we will go into captivity (economic or perhaps physical) because as a country we have turned on backs on the Lord Jesus Christ.
To better increase your understanding of the Lord and the early church you may wish to study some of these fundamental beliefs. Here's a good starting point:
The UCG is, I believe, currently split into two factions - the Luker group and the Kilough group.
Not even close. Dennis Luker has died and Clyde Kilough joined another group.
Thanks for the opportunity to set some of this straight!