2006-07-13 18:07:50 · 7 answers · asked by Heron By The Sea 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost are 3 separate beings. God the Father and Jesus Christ each have bodies of flesh and bone. The Holy Ghost is a spirit. Mormons believe that each one is a god. As far as Mormons know for sure, there are 3 gods. Mormons do believe in the potential for (and obvious likelihood that there already are) more gods.
2006-07-13 20:43:15 · answer #1 · answered by Dave S 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are three separate and distinct beings who constitute one Godhead. Generally speaking, the Father is the Creator, the Son is the Redeemer, and the Holy Ghost is the Comforter and Testifier (cf. MFP 5:26-34; TPJS, p. 190). Many scriptural passages illustrate the distinct character of the members of the Godhead. For example, at the baptism of Jesus, while he was in the water, the Father's voice was heard from heaven, and the Holy Ghost descended "like a dove" and rested upon the Son (Matt. 3:13-17; see Jesus Christ: Baptism). All three persons were manifested separately and simultaneously. Also, Jesus said, "My Father is greater than I" (John 14:28), and in another place declared, "The Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son" (John 5:22). Further, Jesus pointed to the Father and himself as two separate witnesses of the divinity of his work (John 5:32-37; 8:12-18). On the Mount of Transfiguration the heavenly Father identified the mortal Jesus to Peter, James, and John as "my beloved Son" (Matt. 17:5). Moreover, the Son often prayed to his Father. In Gethsemane he prayed to the Father while in deep anguish (Mark 14:32-39; cf. Luke 22:40-46; D&C 19:16-19), and on the cross he cried out to the Father, "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" (Matt. 27:46; Mark 15:34; cf. Ps. 22:1). All of these passages clearly show that the Father is a being distinct from the Son. Although they are one in mind and purpose, they are two separate individuals and bear testimony of one another (cf. 3 Ne. 11:7-11).
2006-07-14 15:51:46 · answer #2 · answered by notoriousnicholas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, that's a question to start a religious debate isn't it? :-)
But to answer your question, yes, Mormons believe there are many gods. Mormons will argue that it all comes down to what you mean with the term God. If you mean, "are there various competing or independendant Gods?", the answer is no, there is only one God. If you mean, "are there other beings that can us the name-title God?", then yes.
2006-07-14 01:20:52 · answer #3 · answered by Mikael Svanstrom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes -- Mormons believe in the existence of millions of gods.
However Mormons are told to worship only one of those millions of gods.
Cordially,
John
2006-07-14 01:11:27 · answer #4 · answered by John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We believe in God the Father, His Eternal Son Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost and that they are three separate beings - so yes, I guess you could say that.
2006-07-14 01:12:31 · answer #5 · answered by amymame 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they try to associate them selvs with christians, but miss the point of it all.
The only beleive in one God though.
2006-07-14 01:11:36 · answer #6 · answered by isoar4jc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, a multiplicity of ' GODDESSES!
2006-07-14 01:10:21 · answer #7 · answered by Scorpius59 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋