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'''Restorationism''' refers to churches which adhere to a unique form of [[ecclesial Christianity]] that developed out of 19th century [[Protestantism]], as a rejection of a perceived loss of centralised power due to the [[Protestant Reformation]]. Advocates of Restorationism rejected [[Denomination|denominational]] divisions, [[Early Christianity|early Christian]] creeds, and traditions they interpreted as corruption, instead seeking to return to a purer, more primitive faith. Restorationist denominations often claim to be the [[one true church]] in a similar way to [[medieval Catholicism]].
'''Restorationist''' is a term used to refer to churches which adhere to a unique form of [[ecclesial Christianity]] that developed out of 19th century [[Protestantism]], as a rejection of a perceived loss of centralised power due to the [[Protestant Reformation]]. Advocates of Restorationism rejected [[Denomination|denominational]] divisions, [[Early Christianity|early Christian]] creeds, and traditions they interpreted as corruption, instead seeking to return to a purer, more primitive faith. Restorationist denominations often claim to be the [[one true church]] in a similar way to [[medieval Catholicism]].


Some restorationist churches are less radical and follow orthodox Christian doctrines such as [[trinitarianism]]. Examples include the [[Seventh-Day Adventists|Seventh Day Adventist church]] and the [[Primitive Baptists]]. The vast majority however, would broadly claim these orthodoxies are [[Paganism|pagan]] additions, instead siding with long disproved [[Heresy|heresies]]. Examples include the [[Jehovah's Witnesses]], who teach [[Arianism]] and the [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Mormon church]], which teaches [[Tritheism]].
Some restorationist churches are less radical and follow orthodox Christian doctrines such as [[trinitarianism]]. Examples include the [[Seventh-Day Adventists|Seventh Day Adventist church]] and the [[Primitive Baptists]]. The vast majority however, would broadly claim these orthodoxies are [[Paganism|pagan]] additions, instead siding with long disproved [[Heresy|heresies]]. Examples include the [[Jehovah's Witnesses]], who teach [[Arianism]] and the [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Mormon church]], which teaches [[Tritheism]].

Latest revision as of 22:25, 14 February 2025

Restorationist is a term used to refer to churches which adhere to a unique form of ecclesial Christianity that developed out of 19th century Protestantism, as a rejection of a perceived loss of centralised power due to the Protestant Reformation. Advocates of Restorationism rejected denominational divisions, early Christian creeds, and traditions they interpreted as corruption, instead seeking to return to a purer, more primitive faith. Restorationist denominations often claim to be the one true church in a similar way to medieval Catholicism.

Some restorationist churches are less radical and follow orthodox Christian doctrines such as trinitarianism. Examples include the Seventh Day Adventist church and the Primitive Baptists. The vast majority however, would broadly claim these orthodoxies are pagan additions, instead siding with long disproved heresies. Examples include the Jehovah's Witnesses, who teach Arianism and the Mormon church, which teaches Tritheism.

Restorationism is sometimes considered a form of Protestantism, but is also sometimes grouped as a separate category of denominations.

Restorationist Organisations and movements

Organisation Theology name Started in Trinitarian?
LDS Church, FLDS Church Mormonism 1820 No
Seventh-day Adventist Church Seventh-day Adventism 1863 Yes
Worldwide Church of God Armstrongism 1934 No
Westboro Baptist Church Primitive Baptism 1820s Yes
New Church Swedenborgianism 1744 No
Iglesia ni Cristo N/A 1914 No
La Luz del Mundo N/A 1926 No
Jehovah's Witnesses N/A 1870 No
Plymouth Brethren N/A 1825 No
Family of Love N/A 1968 No
Eastern Lightning N/A 1991 Yes
Millerites N/A 1831 Yes
Various Oneness Pentecostalism 1910s No
Various Nondenominational Christianity N/A Usually