Kellogg and Miller: Unraveling Controversial Beliefs

This chapter investigates the complex legacies of John Harvey Kellogg and William Miller, focusing on their respective controversial beliefs in eugenics and apocalyptic predictions. It examines how Kellogg's life was influenced by his family's Seventh-day Adventist faith and explores the aftermath of Miller's failed apocalypse predictions, leading to the development of the Adventist movement. The narrative also reflects on the absurdities of belief systems and the persistent hope found within disillusioned communities.