Are Mormons really Christians ? heretics ?

Question

Our church told us their bleliefs might make them heretics ?
I don't know what they believe since they are so very secretative,
what do you think?

Answer 1

The Mormon Church is a non-christian cult. A cult is identified by strong central control and extra Biblical revelation. The Mormon First Presidency, and their quorum of Twelve Apostles Make up the strong central control. The Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price make up the extra Biblical Revelation. They teach that man may become a God, They believe that God the Father is a glorified man who was once mortal just like us. They don't except that man is save by faith only but through works of the Law. I can answer any questions to those who would like to know more about their bizarre doctrines. email me.. [e-mail]

Answer 2

No mormons are not Christians.
Having a certain name for a Church does not make anyone a Christian. There are many religious sects which have Biblical names but they are not Christians. The Jehovah's Witnesses, The Way International, and Oneness Pentecostals have Biblical names but they have a different Jesus and a different Gospel. They are, by Biblical definition, non-Christians. What makes a Church or fellowship Christian is not what name they go by, but what they believe concerning the nature of Jesus Christ and the gospel message.



Many religious sects claim to believe in Jesus as their Savior, but many truly do not believe in the atoning work of the cross and Jesus' shed blood. Mormons do not know Jesus as the true Savior because they have been taught that the blood of Jesus Christ does not atone for all sins. The Bible teaches that all sins are covered and atoned for through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. The Bible teaches that if we confess our sins and seek forgiveness we will be cleansed from all unrighteousness.




Many people say they believe in God but that does not make them Christians. The Bible warns about those who claim to know God but have been deceived. The Mormon Church teaches that God was once a man who became a God, but this is unbiblical and heretical

Answer 3

The word heretic is used to cast stones at others who believe the same, but different. It is a tool of the church to point a finger at others, nothing more.

Mormons added another book to their faith, one not approved by the pointy hat wearing pope of the vatican. Too many the pope is the man, but not to all. I am still wondering where in the bible it instructs man to have a pope in the first place? I can't find that anywhere, nor can I find a place that glorifies saints, bishops, cardinals, or the worshipping of engraved images (virgin mary statues, roseary, etc. And whats up with the gargoyles on the cathedrals? That cannot be a teaching of Jesus, or God.

Who is really the heretic? Catholicism dont seem so right too me.

Answer 4

A Christian is simply one who follows the teachings of Christ. Mormons do, so they are Christian. They follow the same major scriptures of the largest sects of Christianity. What separates them, fundamentally, is their adopton of additional other texts as holy canon, the most important being "The Book of Mormon", which are not accepted by the other branches of Christianity. "Heresy" is defined as: "A controversial or unorthodox opinion or doctrine, as in politics, philosophy, or science." As the tenets of those who believe in the divine authorship of the Book of Mormon vary from the greater population of Christians, they qualify as heretics, but it would be naive to apply a negative connotation with that word alone.

Also, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is a rapidly growing body, in large part due to successful evangelism. The sect is not 'secretive', as a whole. Their roots, scripture, and modern practices are well-documented and readily available through the church itself, and many independent secular sources. Wikipedia, for instance, has a detailed introduction.

Answer 5

Galatians 1:8-9 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

They are heretics; for one they bring another Gospel. Also an Angel called Moroni, presented Joseph Smith with the so-called 'golden tablets'. Paul warned in verse quoted above if an human, or an angel brings another Gospel they are accursed.

2 Corinthians 11:4 For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.

The Jesus Mormons believe in, is "another Jesus". The Jesus preached by Mormonism is a man who evolved into a God, had wives and sired children. Their "Jesus" is spiritual brother to Lucifer. This Jesus is a counterfeit, a Jesus that the Bible doesn't portray.
Jesus is God, He is the Creator, He never married, nor is He brother to a created being like Lucifer.

When one studies the Bible in depth, the clear teachings presented within totally refute Mormon teachings, and doctrines.

Answer 6

mormonism is a man invented cult... I was visited many times over near 30 years by mormon recruters. I read what they offered and listened to what they offered. With an open mind and willing to see their pov. I saw nothing bu emptiness... untill 6 years ago i was anti bible thumper as well... But God called and I answered and now am of The Christian Faith... There is no going back from that decision... I am a member of The Church now... dont need no cults... thank you very much.

Answer 7

Mormons are Unitarians and that's why your preacher lies about them. They also don't have paid ministers or preachers, so that is another reason he lies. If Mormons became dominant, he wouldn't have a job. Mormon preachers have to work for a living, just like everyone else.

But, Mormons don't really have preachers. They devote Sunday to learning useful information, not listening to some lying windbag blathering on about what he thinks the bible really means.

There is no denomination that is more Christian than Mormons.

Atheism, the only logical choice.

Answer 8

As much as people think they aren't, Mormons are still Christians, and certainly not heretics, even though some of their beliefs are somewhat different from mainstream Christianity. They're not as secretive as you might think. Read their webpage at http://www.mormon.org .

Answer 9

I would like to ask you why your so concerned about the Mormon Religion.. no one has knocked at your door or called you some rude name for not believing(one of the things we are against..bashing other religions) we believe it.. and you don't so why do you care so much what we love and believe in..
were not secretive.. we just dont' go around throwing it in your face.. if you want to know then email me and ask me or anyone else that is a member for that matter.. we would love to tell you about it and our testimony.. I don't feel that I am better than you because of what I believe.. if you belong to the Catholic faith then I love that god has you where he wants you to be.... I am where I need to be.. if everyone is so Christian as they say.. then why are they bashing other brothers and sisters of Christ.. isn't that what our lord and savior said he is against.. judging.. he is the all mighty judge and let him be my maker not you..

Answer 10

We are actually not secretive at all. You can find all the info you would ever want at mormon.org. As far as Mormons being christian, Gordon B. Hinckley, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said:
"We are Christians in a very real sense and that is coming to be more and more widely recognized. Once upon a time people everywhere said we are not Christians. They have come to recognize that we are, and that we have a very vital and dynamic religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ."

"We, of course, accept Jesus Christ as our Leader, our King, our Savior...the dominant figure in the history of the world, the only perfect Man who ever walked the earth, the living Son of the living God. He is our Savior and our Redeemer through whose atoning sacrifice has come the opportunity of eternal life."

"Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints pray and worship in the name of Jesus Christ. He is the center of our faith and the head of our Church. The Book of Mormon is Another Testament of Jesus Christ and witnesses of His divinity, His life, and His Atonement."

M. Russell Ballard, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, said:
"There are many who say that Latter-day Saints believe in a 'different Jesus' than do other Christians and that we are therefore not 'Christian.' . . . We believe in the Jesus of the New Testament, and we believe what the New Testament teaches about Him. We do believe things about Jesus that other Christians do not believe, but that is because we know, through revelation, things about Jesus that others do not know. . . .

"What we want most of all is for Christian and non-Christian alike to understand that we love the Lord Jesus Christ. We revere His name. We count it a great honor and privilege to take upon ourselves the name of Christ as Christians and as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints."

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.