[Qinael]

In trademarking the name Seventh-day Adventist, the denomination was given authority over religious observances conducted in that name. Should one use the name that we are told God has given us without the "Approval" of the Conference, civil court and federal penalties are invoked against them, including imprisonment and fines if the person does not agree to go along with a court order to relinquish the name.

We see this as a blatant violation of Christian conduct, plain Biblical doctrine, the Spirit of Prophecy writings, the Constitution, early Adventist writings, and the Spirit of Christ itself.

As Ellen White once wrote, "Force is the last resort of every false religion." This is why we separated - conservative Adventist belief demands it.