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The Creation Seventh Day ● Adventist Church is a Fundamentalist Christian movement^{[citation needed]} that was formed by a small group that broke off of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1988 and officially became a Church in 1991.^[1][2] The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) ruled in 2006 that the church must not have a domain name which included references to seventh day adventist as they are not recognized by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, who own trademarks on the term.^[3][4] Image File history File links CSDASeal. ... Image File history File links CSDASeal. ... Fundamentalism is a movement to maintain strict adherence to founding principles. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Christianity. ... The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a Christian denomination which, as its name suggests, is best known for its teaching that Saturday, the seventh day of the week, is the Sabbath and that the second advent of Jesus Christ is imminent. ... Headquarters in Geneva The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is one of the specialized agencies of the United Nations. ... The General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is the governing organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. ...

WIPO ruling on disputed domain names

On May 23, 2006, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Arbitration and Mediation Center received notice from the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists,^[5] regarding several domain names operated by the church. The defendent claimed that such a confiscation of web domains would be a violation of religious freedom.^[6] May 23 is the 143rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (144th in leap years). ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Headquarters in Geneva The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is one of the specialized agencies of the United Nations. ... Freedom of religion is the individuals right or freedom to hold whatever religious beliefs he or she wishes, or none at all. ...

In the decision^[7] quoted below, rendered on July 21, 2006, WIPO concluded that: July 21 is the 202nd day (203rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 163 days remaining. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

• a) The General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists had "Enforceable Trademark Rights" in the controverted domain names, noting that, "The Panel does not believe that the freedom to practice religion or the deviation from fundamental doctrine constitute defenses cognizable under the Policy to invalidate the protection afforded Complainant by its registered Marks."

• b) The Domain Names in question were "confusingly similar to the Marks in which the Complainant has rights pursuant to the Policy, paragraph 4(a)(i)."

• c) Although "Respondent alleges that he is involved in the free dissemination of the gospel of Jesus Christ and not in commercial activity [...]" and disclaimers were posted on the domains in question,^[8] "persons interested in finding religious information are Internet users and consumers within the meaning of the Policy. Respondent is using Domain Names which are confusingly similar for purposes of the Policy. Therefore, he is attracting Internet users and misleading consumers searching for Complainant."

• d) The domain names in question were registered in "bad faith" according to the following conclusions of the Panelist:
  • i) That "the evidence does support the allegation that Respondent is attracting Internet users by creating a likelihood of confusion as to the source, sponsorship, affiliation or endorsement of the websites," although "the evidence that Respondent is engaging in commercial activity is inconclusive."
  • ii) That "There is no dispute that Respondent had actual knowledge of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and its practices at the time he registered the Domain Names."
  • iii) "An additional factor found to support a finding of bad faith is Respondent’s actual knowledge of the Complainant’s Marks when Respondent registered the Domain Names. When considered with the attraction of Internet users using a likelihood of confusion, the Panel finds this evidence sufficient to support a finding that the Domain Names were registered and used in bad faith pursuant to the Policy, paragraph 4(a)(iii)."

Based on these conclusions, WIPO ordered "that the Domain Names be transferred to Complainant."

United States trademark lawsuit

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The Creation Seventh Day ● Adventist Church was named in a lawsuit^[9] filed on September 22, 2006, by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.^[10] The trademark infringement lawsuit names Walter McGill as the Defendant, due to his position with relation to A Creation Seventh Day ● Adventist Church in Guys, TN. ^[11] Image File history File links Current_event_marker. ... September 22 is the 265th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (266th in leap years). ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The official scheduling order was signed December 21, 2006, and a jury trial is set to begin 9:30 a.m. on January 7, 2008. ^[12]

Doctrinal position and history

The group holds^[13] to certain Adventist beliefs,^[14] such as the observance of the seventh day Sabbath, avoiding unclean meats, death as a sleep, the investigative judgment, and an imminent Second Coming of Christ. The term Adventist can refer to: One who believes in the Second Advent (usually known as the Second coming) of Jesus. ... This article concerns the Sabbath in Christianity. ... Unclean can refer to Something that is not clean Ritual purification Unclean animals in the Bible This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title. ... The Investigative Judgment is a unique Seventh-day Adventist doctrine, which asserts that a judgment of professed Christian believers has been in progress since October 22, 1844. ... The Second Coming or Last Coming refers to the Christian and Islamic belief in the coming or return of Jesus Christ to fulfill Messianic prophecy, such as the resurrection of the dead, last judgment and full establishment of the Kingdom of God (also called the Reign of God), including the... This page is about the title or the Divine Person. For the Christian figure, see Jesus. ...

Church House in Guys, TN

The more notable doctrines include: an experience of complete victory over known sins for the born again believer, a rejection of the doctrine of the Trinity,^[15] a separation of Church and State (i.e., a rejection of the idea that governmental agencies possess the authority to intrude upon freedom of religion), the keeping of New Moons, and religious accountability for a church's actions. The observance of some of the Annual Feasts found in the Old Testament and use of the names יהוה (Yahweh) and יהושע (Yahshua) for the Father and Son of the Godhead in worship are generally practiced by members, although these are not dogmatically taught.^[16] Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (900x492, 481 KB) I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (900x492, 481 KB) I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Born again is a term used originally and mainly in Christianity, where it is associated with salvation, conversion and spiritual rebirth. ... Within Christianity, the doctrine of the Trinity states that God is a single being who exists, simultaneously and eternally, as a perichoresis of three persons (hypostases, personae): Father (the Source, the Eternal Majesty, the Creator); the Son (the eternal Logos or Word incarnate as Jesus of Nazareth, the Saviour); and... The separation of church and state is a political doctrine which states that the institutions of the state or national government should be kept separate from those of religious institutions. ... It has been suggested that Religious toleration be merged into this article or section. ... The lunar phase depends on the Moons position in orbit around Earth. ... Accountability is a concept in ethics with several meanings. ... A Jewish holiday or Jewish Festival is a day or series of days observed by Jews as holy or secular commemorations of important events in Jewish history. ... Note: Judaism commonly uses the term Tanakh. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Tetragrammaton. ... Yahshua is an attempted transliteration of the original Hebrew or Aramaic name of Jesus commonly used by individuals in the Sacred Name religious movement out of Christianity. ... In Christianity, the Godhead is a unit consisting of God the Father, Jesus Christ (the Son), and the Holy Spirit. ...

While differing from modern Seventh-day Adventists on the matters listed above^[17], their doctrines regarding religious accountability were practiced and observed by early prominent Adventist leaders^[18][19], although there is a one-hundred year timespan between the initial doctrines, and McGill's extension of them. The term Adventist can refer to: One who believes in the Second Advent (usually known as the Second coming) of Jesus. ...

The CSDA Church also believes in the continuity of spiritual gifts, not only accepting the prophetic ministry of Ellen Gould White, (1827-1915) co-founder of the Seventh-day Adventist church, but also that of two living members, Walter "Chick" McGill and David P. Aguilar, Jr.^{[citation needed]} James and Ellen White. ...

The CSDA Church holds strict views on church membership, claiming that once one has come into unity with Christ, unity with His Church (which they hold to be themselves) will be the natural result, with one not being valid while rejecting the other.^[20] Unlike the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the CSDA constituency has voted the returning of tithes as a test of fellowship.^[21]

The small Creation Seventh Day Adventist congregation, pastored by Walter "Chick" McGill, is located in Guys, Tennessee, United States.^[22] Official language(s) English Capital Nashville Largest city Memphis Largest metro area Nashville Area  Ranked 36th  - Total 42,169 sq mi (109,247 km²)  - Width 120 miles (195 km)  - Length 440 miles (710 km)  - % water 2. ...

References

1. ^ A History of The CSDA Church
2. ^ Article: "Preparing for Disaster," Charlotte Graham, The Clarion-Ledger, Section D – Southern Style, p. 1-D, Jackson, MS, Monday, August 23, 1999
3. ^ Use of the SDA Church name
4. ^ Interview with Conference Attorney Walter Carson {Adventist Review, June 25, 1998}
5. ^ In His Steps Newsletter, October 2006, Vol 6 - No. 6, Article: "Lawsuits in The Church," Editor John J. Grosboll, Steps to Life, PO Box 782828, Wichita, KS 67278, [1]
6. ^ Respondent defense sent to WIPO Arbitration Panel Note: Word document
7. ^ WIPO Decision, Case No. D006-0642
8. ^ List of Annexes sent by Respondent to WIPO Arbitration Panel Annex #44
9. ^ Copy of Seventh-day Adventist Lawsuit as posted on CSDA website Note: PDF File
10. ^ Case 1:06-cv-01207-JDT-sta in the United States District Court for The Western District of Tennessee, Eastern Division.
11. ^ The Defendant posted a copy of the pro se Answer to Complaint Copy of pro se Answer to Complaint Note: Word Document that was filed, and the case is currently pending in the United States District Court.
12. ^ Official Scheduling Order.
13. ^ Controversial Subjects Index of CSDA articles regarding Seventh-day Adventist doctrines
14. ^ List of Seventh-day Adventist fundamental beliefs
15. ^ Directory of Sabbath-Observing Groups, 9th Edition (2001), Entry #56: Creation 7th Day Adventist Church, p. 97, The Bible Sabbath Association, Fairview, OK 73737; Business Office 3316 Alberta Drive, Gillette, WY 82718 The Bible Sabbath Association Website (888) 687 5191
16. ^ CSDA/SDA Differences
17. ^ The Fundamental Beliefs and "Growing in Christ" at http://www.adventist.org
18. ^ Endtime Issues Newsletter No. 155
19. ^ After The Way Which They Call Heresy
20. ^ A Sure Covenant
21. ^ The Tithe Question
22. ^ Waymarks, Tract # WM 1352, October 2006, Vance Ferrell, Pilgrim's Rest or Mission Evangelism, INC., Box 300, Altamont, TN 37301

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External links

• Official website