I spent a weekend with my sister, a devoted Mormon, and she couldn't answer my question. She couldn't say that she believed that Jesus Christ was present at the creation of the universe, she couldn't say that her life was totally dedicated to faith in Jesus Christ (God the Son, part of the Trinity) and started to sound like a polytheist at the end of the day.
What did Joseph Smith say about God in the King Follett Discourse? Why did Brigham Young refer to the Trinity as a "monster?"
2006-08-21 02:55:42 · 25 answers · asked by stronzo5785 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No I do not believe that Mormons are Christians. There are certain cults that have so confused the person of Jesus Christ, and the word of God, that they have the appearance of Christianity, but not its truth.
Jesus said my sheep know my voice, they will not follow the voice of a stranger. The book of Mormon is not from God, it is a false gospel. You can immediately see the truth of Jesus' statement if a Mormon cannot differentiate between the bible and the book of Mormon. If they were one of Jesus' true followers, they would know the book of Mormon is false.
They also believe Jesus is the spirit brother of satan, that "as men are, God once was", and other bizarre, non biblical beliefs. They are good people, seriously misled.
2006-08-21 03:09:24 · answer #1 · answered by christian_lady_2001 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
I really wonder if you made this up. any Mormon worth claiming to be a member would say that yes, Jesus was there at the creation of the world. We are completely dedicated to faith in Jesus Christ and recognize that we are nothing without him.
I haven't read the King Follett Discourse, so I can't say anything about that.
Brigham Young may have referred to the trinity as a monster because we don't believe that it's the truth about God. He wasn't always the most tactful. We believe that God the Father and Jesus Christ are separate being who are completely united in purpose and focus. This only makes sense to me in light of the way the Bible talks about Jesus' experience in the Garden of Gethsemane where he said, "nevertheless, not my will but thine be done."
So, belief in Jesus, yes. Belief in the trinity, no.
2006-08-21 03:51:24 · answer #2 · answered by pelotahombre 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-08-21 10:07:40 · answer #3 · answered by notoriousnicholas 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes Jesus Christ was present at the creation of the universe,
Yes active mormons strive to live lives totally dedicated to Jesus Christ.
Mormons believe in the Trinity. They believe they are one in purpose, but three distinct beings.
2006-08-21 05:58:29 · answer #4 · answered by Sherpa 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mormons do not believe in one God in three persons, the Trinity. They believe that God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit are three separate gods. They believe that you too can become a god if you follow their teachings. They believe that God Himself has a lineage of god-parents. These teachings totally contradict the teachings of the Bible.
Isaiah 45:22 - Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.
2006-08-21 03:09:44 · answer #5 · answered by Preacher 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mormons are Christians. Mormon is a nickname, I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, restored by the Prophet Joseph Smith, by Jesus Christ himself.
We believe God the Father and Jesus Christ are two separate personages, and also, the third member of the Godhead,is known as the Holy Spirit, who is a personage of Spirit.
As to what B.Young said, you'll have to ask him what he meant when you meet him. Maybe he meant it because it has confused so many men about the true nature of God.
2006-08-21 10:18:08 · answer #6 · answered by Angel 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I believe that God sent his Son, Jesus Christ, to make the ultimate sacrifice to atone for my personal sins as well as the sins of the whole world. I believe that it is only through Christ that I can be saved and enter into the presence of Heavenly Father for eternity. I try to follow Christ's commandments and example every day, although I fall short. I look to him for forgiveness.
I'm not sure how others define "Christian." And to me, it doesn't matter. I consider myself Christian, and God knows my heart.
The term "Trinity" can be seen in a couple ways. We do not believe in the three-in-one being described by the Catholics and other Christian faiths. We believe that Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost are three distinct beings that are united in purpose.
2006-08-21 08:25:46 · answer #7 · answered by Senator John McClain 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Mormons are Christians. Mormons believe in the Bible, and follow the teachings of Christ. They do believe in the trinity, but believe that they are 3 distinct individuals. Sounds like your sister is not all that devout if she didn't know this.
Here is a little of what Joesph said about God in the King Follett Discourse.
"God himself was once as we are now, and is an exalted man, and sits enthroned in yonder heavens! That is the great secret. If the veil were rent today, and the great God who holds this world its in orbit, and who upholds all worlds and all things by his power, was to make himself visible - I say, if you were to see him today you would see him like a man in form - like yourselves in all the person, image, and very form as a man; for Adam was created in the very fashion, image and likeness of God, and received instruction from, and walked, talked and conversed with him, as one man talks and communes with another."
2006-08-21 03:47:15 · answer #8 · answered by Melissa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mormons are absolutely not Christians. They do not believe in the trinity which is a basic requirement of being a Christian. They do not believe Christ is fully man; fully God - a necessary belief for all Christians. They do not follow the teachings of Christ but rather the teachings of J. Smith. Mormonism is a cult. Check out www.equip.org for apologetic info on this cult. God bless you & may your sister come to know the Truth. ~Nisa
2006-08-21 03:17:04 · answer #9 · answered by newfsdrool 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Mormons don't believe in the trinity as one god with three persons. They believe they are three distinct persons. They do believe that Jesus was present at the creation of the universe, and in fact that he was the creator.
But what makes a christian to you? Is it just someone who agrees with you? What if your beliefs are wrong? All the beliefs of the various denominations are just semi-random wishful thinking anyway.
2006-08-21 03:04:17 · answer #10 · answered by Larry 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋