The reasons we doubt if Mormons are Christians.How can we accept them to be Christian after this?

Question

If this is really true, Mormons have to reconsider calling themselves Christians. WE WANT THE TRUTH AND NOT TO CRITISIZE THEM. This is a quotation from page 670 of a book called Mormon doctrine written by a mormon:

Joseph Smith:
"If it had not been for Joseph Smith and the restoration, there would be no salvation. There is no salvation [the context is the full gospel including exaltation to Godhood] outside the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, (Mormon Doctrine, p. 670.)

Please go check for yourseves.

Please clarify this, Mormons, help us to accept you as Christian. We love you but we want the truth to be preached.

Answer 1

You have missinterperated this. What this means is you have to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to go to the Celestial Kingdom. Explaination: In our church we believe that there are 3 Kingdoms of Heaven. The Celestial Kingdom is the most glorious one, but all good people go to heaven.

We DO call ourselves Christians and we are Christians. We believe in Jesus Christ and God, which are the qualifications of being Christian.

For more information go to:
http://www.mormon.org

Answer 2

This is how I see it; If one claimed to be a Mormon but denied all the basic tenets of Mormonism — that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God, that the Book of Mormon is true and divinely inspired, that god was once a man who progressed to godhood through keeping the laws and ordinances of the Mormon Church, and that the Mormon Church was divinely established — the Mormon Church would reject such a person’s claim to being a Latter-day Saint. One cannot fairly call oneself a Mormon if one does not believe the fundamental doctrines taught by the Mormon Church. By the same token, if the Mormon Church does not hold to even the basic biblical truths believed by the greater Christian community down through the ages, how can Christians reasonably be expected to accept Mormonism as authentic Christianity?

Answer 3

If you doubt that Mormons are Christians, what about me? At the age of 14 I became a Christian. I gave my life to Christ and was born again. I then set about looking for a church where I could grow in my relationship with Christ. Over the next fifteen years I tried many churches, but finally I was baptised into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints because it is where I truly came to know the Saviour and to feel of the spirit.

Now, at no point in my life have I ever renounced Christ. I know that I am a Christian. I am also a Mormon.

According to the doctrines of our church, Christians in other churches are saved. If they have turned to Christ as saviour and repented, they are assured of eternal life. However, we understand that as beloved children of God we have a greater potential than just living forever. We can continue to grow and become more like our Father in heaven, and we can be with our families for eternity. We refer to this as "exaltation" these days, but it seems to be what Elder McConkie was referring to in his book.

Finally do remember that the church has a very clear policy for establishing what is actually official Mormon doctrine. Just because a book is written by a Mormon, doesn't mean it is the last word in what Mormons believe. The book may be called "Mormon Doctrine" but it is not an official church publication. In other words, you can't automatically assume that every Mormon will agree with what is printed in such books. We are encouraged to think for ourselves and opinions will differ. Only what is written in the scriptures has ultimate authority.

Answer 4

Mormonism has long recognized that there is truth to be found in other religions. Joseph Smith declared:

Have the Presbyterians any truth? Yes. Have the Baptists, Methodists, etc., any truth? Yes. They all have a little truth mixed with error. We should gather all the good and true principles in the world and treasure them up (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p. 316).
When Latter-day Saints speak of the "Church" being the only true Church, they mean that it is the only religious organization today which is authorized by God to administer the ordinances he deems necessary for salvation. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is synonymous with "Christ's church," hence the declaration that if one is not a member of Christ's church, there is no salvation.
Even the most militant anti-Mormon Christian agrees that there is no salvation outside of Christ. Since Christ loved the church and gave Himself for it that it should be holy and without blemish (Eph. 5:25- 27), the real question is not just where salvation is found, but which is the Church the Savior established and died for?

The point critics seem to be making is, "Wouldn't it be unjust of God to save only those belonging to this small, unpopular church?" But while we declare that salvation is a narrow path, the scope of this work is broad, encompassing all who will ever live on earth. An official statement from the First Presidency regarding the salvation of those who did not belong to Christ's Church, reads in part:

We also declare that the Gospel of Jesus Christ in our day, provides the only way to a mortal life of happiness and a fullness of joy forever. For those who have not received the gospel, the opportunity will come to them in the life hereafter if not in this life (Ensign, Jan. 1988, p. 48).
It may be that there are members of our Church that give the impression they are members of an exclusive religious society. This is not representative of the official position of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We soberly testify that the church Jesus established in the meridian of time fell away, and that he has re-established it in preparation for his Second Coming. He commands all mankind to believe in him and extends membership in his earthly kingdom to all people willing to take upon themselves his name and be baptized by those who have authority from him. No one will be denied the opportunity to accept Jesus Christ and receive his ordinances through those he has authorized. We invite all to partake of the blessings of salvation and become members of God's earthly kingdom.

Answer 5

I'm an ex-mormon....... and really- all religions have their own set of rules for salvation. There are Baptists that believe if you aren't baptised (saved) into their church you will not go to heaven. There are certain sects of Jehova's Witnesses that believe only a certain number (133,000 I think I was told) of people are going to make it to heaven, and you need to work to reserve your spot. But mostly, each religion believes that it's completely right, and every other religion is completely wrong, and most do not teach any tolerance to the point that people belonging to other religions are savages or evil.

The problem here is that you are judging a group of people- the Mormons. Who are you to say whether or not they are Christians? Why are you even so occupied with it? If you are looking for fault, you're going to find it- amazingly, because no one is perfect. Everyone sins, and that goes for everyone in every religion. So no one should be throwing any stones because it's just going to come back like a boomerang and pelt you in the ***.

Answer 6

We love you too, and also want the truth to be preached.

Is your problem that you think this book indicates that salvation comes through Joseph Smith instead of Jesus Christ? Let me assure you that "Mormons," or members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe that there is only one Savior, and that is Jesus Christ. Salvation comes through no other name. Jesus Christ is the Only Begotten of the Father, and strait is the gate and narrow is the way that leads to salvation. It is in and through Jesus Christ, and no other, that we may have a remission of our sins. Jesus suffered and died for us, to atone for the sins of the world, and not Joseph Smith. Jesus stands at the gate to heaven, and he employs no servant there. We must develop faith in Jesus Christ to be saved. Jesus is our advocate with the Father.

So what did Bruce R. McConkie mean in his book "Mormon Doctrine"? Simply this, that Joseph Smith was the prophet to usher in the last dispensation. Through Joseph Smith the truth was revealed, and the keys and authority to act in God's name was restored. Had Jesus not restored the true teachings and priesthood through Joseph Smith, then the world would still be in the darkness of the great apostasy, and would lack the power to administer the saving ordinances of the gospel, such as baptism.

You might say that had it not been for Moses the children of Israel would still be in Egypt in their unsaved condition. Moses brought salvation, and there was no salvation outside of the ordinances revealed to Moses. Of course, Jesus is the Savior; Moses, and Joseph Smith, are just the humble prophets through whom Jesus works.

I hope that makes it clear, and why Mormons are definitely Christians.

Answer 7

Mormons aren't Christians

Answer 8

"Mormons" is the nickname
"The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints"
is the official name of the Church.

Of course we are Christians! (look at the title of the Church)(also go to the official website of the Church if you want - www.lds.org)(or talk to the missionaries who represent us)(or go to the Church itself - visitors are welcome!) (better yet pray and ask God himself!)---get your info from a good source!

I believe that your main concern seems to be with the word "salvation" ...I remember a talk by Dalin H. Oaks in the "Ensign" magazine pertaining to this...there is a way to search for past articles on the website (www.lds.org) ...I would recommend that! (I hope you do!)

Answer 9

My sister is a Mormon and she doesn't recognize herself as christian. Both religons have two seperate doctrines. Both believe in the same general idea, but neither agree with each other.

Answer 10

If you have had your Spiritman RECREATED by ACCEPTING JESUS CHRIST (the CREATOR) as your SAVIOUR, then you are a Child of GOD, no matter how much DECEPTION(Religion) you have in your SOUL(your Spiritual Super-computer, your second MIND). Your first mind is YOU, a Spirit, living in a Body---and you have a Soul. If they have been Born-Again, then they are your Bro.'s and Sis.'s in the LORD. Now, how ya gonna tell if they've been Born-Again????????