[af_vet_1981]

You can clarify which many Protestants are cults if you want...

There are some 30,000 plus denominations, sects, and cults derived from the main Protestant denominations (Lutheran, Anglican, Presbyterian, Baptist, etc.). Rebellion breeds rebels and Protestantism continues to calve new sects and movements each year. Many of these are cults. They have no root in themselves. They don't regard their parent denomination as competely genuine or legitimate and yearn to restore some branch of Christianity that they think will be.

Many of the nonCatholics posting refuse to disclose their affiliation while they attack Catholics, which is hypocrisy. You, and a few others, are not ashamed of your affiliation. In the apologetics list I posted there are many examples of cults, among them Adventism and Sabbatarianism.

Some examples of cults descended from Protestantism:
1. Adventism: Widespread trans-denominational movement inspired by William Miller's prediction that Jesus' "advent" (return) would take place in 1844. Even after the Great Disappointment (the date's failure), many people in the movement continued to believe. Some suggested revised chronologies and new dates, eventually forming groups such as the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society. Others, notably Hiram Edson and Ellen G. White, suggested that the 1844 date was accurate but that a heavenly (thus invisible) event had taken place. Their teachings became the basis of Seventh-day Adventism, which eventually spawned its own offshoots, including Armstrongism and the Branch Davidians.
2. Apostolic Churches: A branch of Pentecostalism including several denominations as well as independent churches with the name "Apostolic"; many (but not all) Apostolic churches adhere to Oneness Pentecostalism.
3. Apostolic Overcoming Holiness of God, Inc., Birmingham, AL: Pentecostal church, stresses the oneness of God while accepting the Triune Being of the Godhead. Salvation depends upon baptism, tarrying to receive the Holy Spirit, and holiness. Publishes The People's Mouthpiece magazine.
4. Apostolic United Brethren: See Corporation of the Presiding Elder of the Apostolic United Brethren.
5. Seventh Day Adventist Church (SDA), Washington, DC: The largest Adventist church. Ellen G. White, who claimed to have "the spirit of prophecy," was an important early leader of the movement and taught a number of distinctive SDA doctrines, including the Investigative Judgment and Sabbatarianism. While the church's official theology now appears to be generally in the tradition of evangelical Christianity, certain SDA claims and unique doctrines continue to raise questions. These doctrines include the SDA belief that Sunday worship will result in the "Mark of the Beast," imbalanced teachings on keeping the commandments (baptism, Sabbath observance) that often implies a kind of salvation by works, the "Remnant Church" doctrine that implies that the SDA is or will be God's only true church, and the doctrine of the Investigative Judgment. Profile available.

[Resettozero]

Many of the nonCatholics posting refuse to disclose their affiliation while they attack Catholics, which is hypocrisy.

An erroneous accusation...and a leap in logic.

[BipolarBob]

Not all Sabbatarians are Adventists. The Jews were Sabbatarians (including Jesus). Throwing the baby out with the dishwater? But make your assumptions as you will. I am a former Adventist if you were referring to me.

[verga]

?Many of the nonCatholics posting refuse to disclose their affiliation while they attack Catholics, which is hypocrisy.

This is one of the truest statements ever made on FR.

Personally I think it because they "home church" and are about one good rant away from being the next Westboro Baptist cult church.

And lets face it the only reason to "home Church" is so you can be your own pope.