Are Catholics, Mormons, and Christians all Christians?

Answer 1

yes..odd isn't it? All these different cults/sects, and all Christians.

Answer 2

I am Mormon, so I can only really speak for my own faith. The response to the question "Is Mormonism Christian?" depends on the substance of the question and its context. If the inquiry is more theological and religious than theoretical and academic, then the question and answer are normative and depend upon the presuppositions that underlie the query. However, the question can be examined by asking about the significance and implications of labeling and naming in the world of religion. While much modern Latter-day Saint literature has emphasized elements in common between the LDS Church and other Christian denominations, the frequent use of "Mormon" among the early Saints shows that the unique doctrines and beliefs of the Saints—such as the Book of Mormon, the gathering, and the leadership of the prophet—enabled the Saints to withstand the centrifugal pull of Protestant hegemony and establish their own identity. Likewise, the Saints referred to everyone outside of their religion as "Gentile," a practice that continued into this century. Now, with their identity firmly established, the Saints no longer feel constrained to be segregated from other denominations. At the same time, however, new conservative Christians have adopted the label "Christian" to unite themselves and to exclude outsiders or those who may differ in their doctrinal beliefs. The need to show this divergence has grown with the increased prominence of the Church and its members and with the realization that conservative Christians share with the Saints a common social and political agenda.

abstracted from "'Is Mormonism Christian?' Reflections on a Complicated Question," BYU Studies 33, no. 3 (1993): 439–65.

Answer 3

This isnt going to be that friendly of an answer, but the question is asking for it.

Saved people are not always Christians, mormons are not Christians, Catholics are not Christians. The only true Christians are those who are completely Christ like. Christianity is not a religion, it is a way of life to live. The word Christian means to be Christ like. I know few that can say they are, and they still sin like the rest of us.
The catholics are most definantly not Christlike, they have to pray through a man, and to a woman. Dont get me wrong, I am a woman, but women are the weaker vessel, noone to pray to. The mormons dont believe Christ is God...They believe in works for salvation, not at all Christ like.
There is your answer. The word Christian is used way to much now-a-days. Did you know that 87% of people in the world say they are Christians. Rediculus!!!

Answer 4

You'll find a lot of different definitions of Christian and so really it is a matter of in what context you are speaking. Many people define Christian as anyone who generally says 'yeah I believe in Jesus'. If that is your definition then that would cover a great many people, including those groups listed above.

In the Bible the term Christian is first used in Acts 11:26 in reference to the church of believers in Antioch. The ancient churches all studied the scriptures thoroughly on a daily basis and we have recordings in the Bible and elsewhere as to how they worshipped, and what they thought, etc. If we were to define Christian as people of faith who study the scriptures regularly and thoroughly and who seek in earnest to create a church just as it was in the first century then I would say neither Catholics, Mormons, or many groups today qualify for that title.

Catholics and Mormons are often excluded from the Christian list by Protestants and non denominationalist because of their use of more than just the canonized Bible. In Revelation 22:18 there is a warning against adding or taking away things from the scriptures, but Mormons utilize the Book of Mormon and writings of their prophets and catholics use additional teachings from their Catechisms (sp?) and the apochrypal books as well. Likewise today many groups cling to other practices and ideas that aren't in the Bible but have become a part of church tradition or dogma.

For the narrowest view of the word Christian, there are some churches that do focus on trying to recreate a New Testament style church mostly they are all small independent localized churces that utilize a general name by which churches were called in the first century. Back then Christianity was often called The Way and Christian churchs were called church of Christ so those are often general names adopted by these groups. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_Christ While all of these types of groups operate independently, there are some common beliefs and dogmas that can perpetuate in many of their groups as well such as Christians only referring to members of this narrow type of churches.

In a nutshell, that's the great debate over what or whom is Christian. Hope that helps.

Answer 5

A Christian is born of the Spirit (born again). This happens by receiving God's grace. God's Salvation Plan is in the bible. The problem with the Catholics are the apocryphal writings still in the Catholic Cannon. And some additional laws and writings contrary to the Word of God. In Isaiah it is prophesied that a sign of the messiah would be the virgin birth. A Catholic Priest added that Mary was also an immaculate birth (born of a virgin). This is false. Jesus is the Only Begotten Son of God.

Some people in the Catholic church Have confessed Jesus Christ their Lord & Savior and believe in their heart He rose from the dead. They are Christian. I believe Pope John Paul 2 was a born again Christian and is in heaven with My Lord Jesus Christ with rewards. He led people to Jesus Christ. I believe today's Pope is a born again Christian also. I asked God. I think It is harder to get to the Salvation Foundation in the Catholic church because of the religion in it, and the false writings.

The Mormon book is apocryphal also in that it is not inspired by the God of the bible. Since Mormons think the Mormon book is better written than the bible, one would think that Salvation is by Grace only after one did everything He/She could do first. Jesus Christ hates other doctines that try to or do sneak into His church. Read Revelations when Jesus talks to the 7 churches. The Mormon Jesus is a different Jesus than the one of the bible.

A true Christian is one who has faith in the God of the bible. Believes Jesus died on the cross for ones sins and rose up for ones justification & confesses Jesus Christ Lord of ones life. This is confession and commitment. Making Jesus Christ Lord means to trust and obey Him.

Answer 6

It depends on how you define the word "Christian".
The assumed definition as some have already shared, is that one is a Christian who follows or believes Jesus Christ.

That begs a question however, because, the word Christ, a Greek word, means to anoint, or be anointed,,,and close reading of the New Testament, the definition of being or anointed, was not fulfilled with the character of Jesus. Jesus was never anointed according to the Law, which he supposedly was to fulfil, by his own words..."I did not come to abolish the law, but to fulfil". Since the Law of anointing by Priest or Prophet was not fulfilled for Jesus, he should never be called a christ or anointed person. That one gospel writer tried to amend this oversight, by having a woman anoint Jesus with death anointments, did not fulfill the criteria or Law, and Jesus acknowledges that what she did was not for anointing to be The Messiah,,,but for his death.
However, for small comfort, Catholics do not consider Mormons or any Protestants as true Christians....that is considering the fact that none of them are ever anointed either. But then neither are Catholics anointed according to the TORAH with the special Anointing Oil as prescribed by Torah. SO, who should be called Christian.... in fact, no one. IF NOT ANOINTED by the Holy Oil,,, its a false religion. Actually, its a plagiarism of pagan Mithrism. Sincerely

Answer 7

No. There are also differences in beliefs within the Christian faith. Catholics believe in praying to Mary the mother of Jesus and the saint. Mormons believe more in Lucifer and even worship Lucifer (classifying themselves in so doing as devil worshippers) than Jesus. Christians - only those who believe in Jesus as the Son of GOD and the only Way, (Truth and Life) to Heaven are Christians. This means that they believe that Jesus is GOD and that HE the HOLY SPIRIT and THE FATHER are ONE PERSON. Just as humans are made up of the spirit, the soul and the body. So we only pray to this GOD, not any other being in heaven earth or sea.

Answer 8

No. Catholics follow the precepts of the Pope, Mormons follow the precepts of Joseph Smith, Christians follow the precepts of Christ.

Answer 9

of course Christians are Christian. Catholics and Mormons are Christians as well, but are of a seperate denominations.

Answer 10

If you believe that the definition of a Christian is someone who believes in and is a follower of the teachings of Jesus Christ, then yes, they are all Christians.

Answer 11

No Bible followers are Christians, who believes Jesus was never crucified nor killed are true Christians.