what makes mormon church different from chrsitian church?

Question

which doctirne of mormon church is questionable

Answer 1

Mormons have "The Book of Mormon" in addition to the Bible.

Answer 2

First -- what do you mean by "Christian Church"? Catholicism is the orthodox Christian Religion. Many Protestant faiths are similar to it, but many have gone far afield from it. Mormons consider themselves Christians -- and aren't as different from Catholics as some other Christian religions are. But there are some pretty serious differences.

I had a long exchange with some Mormons last year and learned many things. The most obvious thing is that they have a third testament -- the Book of Mormon. Don't ask me what is in it -- I don't know.

In some ways, this doesn't make them so different -- after all, most Protestant sects have excluded books that are in the original Christian Bible. Some would call Mormons heretics for including a new book. Others would call Protestants Heretics for exlcuding The Apochrypha.

Next Mormons do believe that Jesis is God. But here is one wierd thing -- they believe that God The Father and The Holy Spirits are also Gods -- but not all the same God. They believe that they are three different beings working together for a common purpose.

Other strange things (strange for most Christians) -- they believe in multiple manifestations of Christ -- that is that Jesus appeared to others in the world under different identities.

Finally -- and I know this is believed by some Mormons and may not be by others -- they believe that when we die we can become gods as well. I say this as it was told to me -- though to be honest, I am not positive that the Mormon idea of us becoming gods is much different from the Catholic belief of us becoming Saints -- or the Protestant belief of us being with god in heaven.

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

The Mormons church is very different from christian church . Mormon they have a five rules , 1)No smoking 2)NO drinking alchol 3) No caffeine 4)No drugs 5)No sex until married ,They also use the book of mormon more than the bible , They worship John Smith. They get married in temples , and have lots of baby's. They dont believe in birth control , Most mormons live in Utah they can have many wife's they want .

Answer 5

Mormons claim to be Christians (I put the "claim" in there only because most of the more mainstream Christians believe that the LDS church is a cult). In addition to the Bible, they have the Book of Mormon, which was written (I believe entirely) by Joseph Smith, who was the founder of the church.

Mormons have many beliefs that differ from conventional Christianity. I don't know many specifics, but I do know that they believe that marriages performed in one of their temples (they have hundres of them worldwide) are "sealed," which means that they will be married for eternity (one has to be temple certified by following the beliefs of the church. Not all Mormons are able to enter the temples). There is also, as mentioned before, something about men being gods of their own worlds, but I don't know exactly how that works.

After the church was founded (in the upper Midwestern United States, I think Iowa), its members were persecuted and many were killed. The believers headed west and settled in what is today Utah. As a condition of Utah becoming a state, all pologmy was abolished and is no longer a common practice in the church (there is a community in northern Arizona where pologmy is still practiced, in addition to little pockets here and there in Utah. I don't know where else). The practice is frowned upon by the church leaders.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Siants is lead by their prophet (Gordon B Hinckley), who is also known as the church president. There aren't prophets in every church across the world as stated previously, just President Hinckley. He's their leader, not a person who sits around spouting visions of things to come.

It's true that Utah has a huge Mormon population, but the church is very focused on missions. The LDS church is the fastest growing faith in the world, as well as one of the largest.

Sorry, I know I didn't provide specific information, but I do know a little bit. I grew up in a community with a huge Mormon population, live in a largely Mormon city (Phoenix, AZ), and have numerous Mormon friends...My information is accurate to the extent it is provided :)

Answer 6

Um it's the book of Mormon. Check out the history of Mormonism it came around in the mid to late 1800's by a 'prophet' that founded it and the basis of Mormon beliefs. At the same time many spiritualist groups were around. They have the book of Mormon and some form of a Christian bible as well as many book of prophacies by whom ever is elected 'the prophet' of various branches in their church or temple I believe they call it. Many Mormon beliefs contrast with Christian beliefs, one big one being in the Bible warning against false teachers and warnings against false prophets.
Mormonism is a Christian like cult. It is not Christianity. We Christians do not believe we will become gods at death or be given universes to rule over (They believe Jesus was like this) or for us women we do not believe at death we will be granted a marriage and have spiritual babies in the kingdom come. Very big differences in beliefs and structures of church leadership by priests, pastors, elders, etc.

Answer 7

In my opinion the answers are: nothing and none.
but that's opinion.
We(Mormons) supposedly are a cult and don't follow Jesus Christ. People find the Book of Mormon, Doctrine & Covenants, and The Pearl of Great Price "questionable" Hope this helps.

If you have any more questions about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, go to...
http://www.mormon.org
or
http://www.lds.org

Answer 8

Mormons are Christians

Answer 9

Mormons believe they will become gods on their own planets in the afterlife. Ahem, I mean male Mormons. Their rank in this cosmic godly neighborhood depends greatly on the number of wives and children they have.

Answer 10

sometimes people mistake our perception that it truly is needed to maintain the commandments of God, with the theory which you could accomplish a definite sort of tangible works to return to His presence. alongside with conserving the commandments, is the requirement to get carry of ordinances, like baptism, by making use of somebody who has authority. We have faith that the authority to manage the ordinances of salvation replace into restored by making use of heavenly messengers at the same time with John the Baptist, and the apostles Peter, James and John. i could decide to function some thing pertaining to to the Jesus/devil brotherhood theory. (that's no longer directed at you, i think that your question is truthful.) I even have examine, many times back how Mormons supposedly practice this, yet considering the fact that I joined the church in 1975 I even have under no circumstances heard that concept taught by making use of all of us. What I even have heard taught is that Jesus is our brother. Why does not all of us deliver that up? additionally, while they say we practice that Jesus and devil/the devil are brothers, why do no longer they say it this way: the Mormons practice that Jesus and somebody who replace into an angel of God are brothers?