If I became a Mormon, would I remain a Christian?

Question

Is the doctrine of John Smith an illegal addition to the Bible and non-Christian?

Answer 1

I am Morman and I am Christian. The book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ and is not meant to replace the Bible. If you really want to know the truth, you need to read the entire book of Morman for yourself and to pray for the truth.

Question:
Are you Christians?

Answer:
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."

Answer 2

Dear Zeepogee,

If you do as I did, and become a Mormon, you most certainly would be a Christian.

Mormons are Christians. Here’s why: In English, the word “Christian” means a person who believes Jesus Christ is Devine, and the Holy Bible is sacred scripture. Since Mormons (properly members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) firmly believe this, then Mormons are Christians.

As I’ve said before, those who slur my faith by saying Mormons are not Christians really should tell us they’re not using English, at least the way the rest of do. With tongue only partially in cheek, I suggest the following:

“When I say Mormons aren’t Christians, I’m using a new language, carefully crafted to exclude and marginalize those who don’t see things exactly my way. I understand this is called bigotry in the English tongue.”

Now, your second question: Is it against some teaching in the Bible for additional scripture to be revealed today? A careless reading of the Bible makes it seem this charge has merit, but just a little understanding of the Bible shows that we should look forward to additional scripture.

The last book in our Bible today is a book written by John the apostle, called Revelations. It ends with an admonition that man should not add nor subtract from what John had written. Therefore, the Bible ends with a solemn warning that there should not be more scripture, right? WRONG!

This charge is based on an abysmal ignorance of Biblical history. You see, the books in our Bible are NOT arranged chronologically. The commandment not to add or subtract to the Book of Revelations CAN’T mean we will never have any additional scripture, because AFTER John wrote the Book of Revelations, he picked up his pen and wrote the Gospel of John. Most scholars agree that was the last book written in our modern Bible. So, if the books in the Bible were arranged chronologically, this would be the last words in the Bible:

“This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true. And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.”

In obedience to these last words in our Bible, and under commandment from God, Joseph Smith has added “many other things which Jesus did.” Christians who have actually studied and understand the Bible should eagerly read these new scriptures. That’s what I did, and I have been an enthusiastic Mormon ever since.

Answer 3

I woudnt do it, in order to accept Mormanism you pretty much have to conclude the Old and New Testaments are currupted... in otehr words throw out the Bible Jesus used..

the morman view of God is pretty far out... and amazingly based alot on the Masonic Lodge... the first Mormon temple being a Masonic lodge

if you mean the Utah type, God and Mrs God who used to be mormons from another planet who achieved Godhod... more pagan than Christian

if you mena the Missouri type.. well.. they have a more orthodox view of God but still a lot of ecentricities

In the end Jo smith was looking for treasure with divinging stones
an occult practice forbidden by Moses, no surprize if he encountered a spirit posing as an angel presenting an encouragement to leave the real church and start a false one

perhaps go to the Saint Alive websight on Mormans who became Christians for information?

Answer 4

I never bothered to understand it, but what i would do is research it out online and find out what the differences are between the mainline christian doctrine and the mormon doctrine. However, I have seen the book or mormon..... and it is completely STRANGE..... it looks like a plagerized version of the new testament with all the names changed....but the whole story takes place in america
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Answer 5

Yes, we believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Saviour and Redeemer of mankind.

I don't think John Smith had any doctrines other than marrying the Indian princess Pocahontas. You obviously haven't looked into joining the Church, or you would know that his name is Joseph Smith.

If revelation comes from God, can anyone call it an "illegal addition?" God continues to give guidance to his children through revelation through prophets.

Answer 6

1. Not according to other Christians - but I wonder how they know.

2. His additions are just that, his, had nothing to do with the traditional Christian Bible. I am sure that Christians would not and do not accept John's version of the truth.

Answer 7

Technically yes you would still be a christian although a very weirder than usual one. According to the catholics all other christian groups are going to eternal fire anyway like even some Catholics that do the wrong things etc. So, you need to get with a church that will put you in the good section of hell and not the really bad one with the looney people and really bad sinners. Just in case God is doing his lotto thing and decides to spring people out of the good section.

Answer 8

If you became a MOrmon not only would you remain a Christian you would become a better Christian.

Answer 9

yes you would still be a christian, because we believe in God and Jesus Christ. And second it was Joseph smith, and no he didn't add anything to the bible. And Many people have added things to the bible, why do you think there are so many versions.

Answer 10

That's a tricky one, it would depend on what you believe a Christian is.

Do they believe that Jesus was (is) the son of God? Yes
Do they believe that Jesus died on the cross and rose again, and lives today? Yes
Do they believe that Jesus was born of a virgin? Depends who you ask - some will tell you yes and others will tell you that God impregnated her with a sperm and and egg joining together - since she could not have gotten a sperm on her own, God had to put it there - some say by sex, others say through supernatural means.
Do they believe that Jesus was God born into the body of a human? No - they believe Jesus and God are separate but equal part of the Godhead along with the Holy Ghost.

Mormons out there? Is there anything I said that was incorrect?