Is there anything I should know?
2006-08-27 07:29:57 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I love being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (mormon). If you haven't met with missionaries yet, that is where to start. Find a church building near you. Go to www.lds.org and www.mormon.org to learn even more.
2006-08-28 04:48:45 · answer #1 · answered by Senator John McClain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cult is any group which teaches doctrines or beliefs that deviate from the biblical message of the Christian faith. It is very important that we recognize cults and avoid any involvement with them. Cults often teach some Christian truth mixed with error, which may be difficult to detect. There are some features common to most cults:
They do not adhere solely to the sixty-six books of the Bible as the inspired Word of God. They add their "special revelations" to the Bible as equally authoritative.
They do not accept that our relationship to Jesus Christ is a reality "by grace through faith" alone, but practice instead a salvation by works.
They do not give Jesus Christ, the divine Son of God, full recognition as the second Person of the Trinity, composed of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Some of these groups are Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons, the Unification Church, Unitarians, Spiritists, Scientologists, and others
2006-08-27 15:25:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive been a Mormon, briefly. I thought the book of Mormon as a Holy inspired word of God was a little hard to believe. The syntax of the language, as the book is composed, is grating with repetitive phrases such as "And it came to pass", repeated with irritating frequency, where the Bible tends to mix it up a bit more. Thats minor really, it was distracting at best. From a cultural standpoint, I don't think its a cult, as the people seemed to be sincere and welcoming, with little or no trace of shunning or rejection based on ritual or interpretive behavioral convenants, like you might see with the stricter religious splinters like Jehovah's Witnesses or Penecostals.
I left because my then wife, got excommunicated from the church...for cheating on me...so I only have that brief insight....warm and friendly...probably need a lot of faith though, if you are transitioning from something that greatly differs in the doctrinal sense.
2006-08-27 14:38:20 · answer #3 · answered by GhostWritingNovelist 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, the mormon people believe black people were cursed until 1978, then god gave them orders that he lifted the curse. If you are OK with a changing god and a religion that never apologized for their statement and exclusion of dark skinned people, it may work for you. The upside is you get to become your own god. And why all the secret handshakes and rituals? I knew somebody that couldn't see their daughter get married in the Temple because they did not pay their dues (tithings).
Good luck with your choices. Read the pro books and con books.
2006-08-27 14:35:49 · answer #4 · answered by Stan the answer Man 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Joseph Smith told people that he came into possession of some gold plates with the book of the mormans on it. He could only translate it with a pair of glasses so large he had to look through one side to read. Both are gone...so no proof now. He taught them to believe in Adam as being a god and that everyone can be a god. In fact, Lucifer was Jesus's brother and Jesus "failed" to save the world because he got himself crucified. Lucifer is the god savior. Women are second class, because they can't even get in to heaven unless their husbands remember to call them by their name for the resurrection. And speaking of Heaven there are at least three of them. If you don't at least believe in a god and lead a righteous life, you just cease to exist...no hell. Now the problem with all of this is...if you are a Christian you are okay...you will at least get into the first heaven with Jesus, but if you are Morman and are trusting in good works not Christ for your salvation ....you have to remember there is a Hell.
2006-08-27 14:43:37 · answer #5 · answered by dlmelton48 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well if you're considering, then that's a good thing in itself, I'd say. I've been a member of the Mormon faith all my life, and I find nothing wrong with its' teachings and/or doctrine. Good luck with your decision. =)
2006-08-28 00:52:00 · answer #6 · answered by Lora 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to get a straight answer about the location of Kolob, or why they didn't allow African Americans to obtain the priesthood until 1978.
Ask them what parts of the Bible were translated without error. Ask them about the King Follett Discourse, or read it for yourself before you get baptized.
Don't trust the "burning in the busom" as absolute proof of the truth of any scripture presented by anyone, including the Mormons. Test all things, ask questions, and argue out your salvation (Isa 1:13-20)
2006-08-27 14:36:54 · answer #7 · answered by stronzo5785 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I don't know. I think they have great rules because you can't smoke or drink wine with alcohol.
If I become a mormon.... which I never will.... I'll never smoke any way because I'll die..... and I might drink wine but... not a lot... like twice a month and red wine because it is good for your heart. A lot will be bad, but a little is great!!!
2006-08-27 14:42:10 · answer #8 · answered by taytay 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why not go ask a Mormon? Find your local Latterday Saints Church (Hall, whatever it's called), attend a few lessons, and do a little research....
2006-08-27 14:37:07 · answer #9 · answered by Randi L 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Reconsider. Many many wide differences between the Mormon Church and Christianity.
Mormons believe that we are all like God once was....and will become God like Him. That isn't true. We are not, nor will we become Gods.
2006-08-27 14:34:22 · answer #10 · answered by tjjone 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋