2006-10-08 15:07:16 · 21 answers · asked by theone 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Definitely NOT !
Galatians 1:8 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.
Hello? Moroni ?
2006-10-08 15:09:51 · answer #1 · answered by Bob L 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Mormonism uses the same terminology as Christians but when you take a close look you will find that they do not believe the same as Christians.
They believe that men will one day become gods. They believe that Jesus and satan were really brothers. They do not believe in the Trinity which is a strong doctrine in the Christian faith.
There are many other believes that the Mormons hold to but I would be here all night!
I hope that this has helped you some how!
2006-10-08 22:16:32 · answer #2 · answered by zoril 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe that Mormonism (or the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) is a branch of Christianity, however unorthodox some of their ideas and beliefs might seem. True, they have been called a cult, but Christianity was originally called a cult by the citizens of the Roman empire, and boy was it frowned on then. Like the original Christians, the Mormons flourished and grew because they were so widely persecuted. Yes, they do have some strange beliefs, but to me no stranger than the Trinity or the vicarious blood atonement. Sorry if that offends anyone, but that is just the way I honestly see it.
2006-10-08 22:16:46 · answer #3 · answered by harridan5 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
No. Mormonism is probably the best counterfeit of true Christianity in the world today. They use all the same words, but they have different meanings. Their Jesus is not the Jesus of the bible. They believe, as man is, God once was. They think Jesus is the spirit brother of Lucifer. They have to "work" their way into higher and higher levels of heaven. They believe in a false prophet, Joseph Smith, and follow a false gospel, the book of mormon.
They also are extremely nice people, very family oriented, and suck alot of people into their false beliefs with this attractive package.
2006-10-08 22:21:00 · answer #4 · answered by Esther 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well this is an interesting question that requires a little discussion. If you are referring to Christianity as modern apostate Christianity that believes in a three-in one Godhead, a non-corporal invisible God that cannot be seen or understood, and that believes that baptism is optional, and that believes that good works are not necessary to help one gain salvation, and that the Bible is complete (even though it doesn't say it is complete anywhere). If THIS is the Christianity then you are right, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is not the same as mainstream Christianity.
The LDS church is the original church established in the days of Christ. It contains His priesthood, His teachings, His power, and His authority. One will notice that the LDS church never responds to criticism, never fights back when we are attacked, and never picks doctrinal fights with other faiths. Only those who question their own position feel the need to tear down others. The born again Christian movement spends a GREAT amount of time attempting to fight with the LDS church, but we are too busy trying to be about our Father's business to get involved. Satan is the author of hatred, animosity, and conflict. Jesus Christ is the author of peace, tolerance, and forgivness. Using that as the standard it should be pretty easy to tell which one actually is engaged in the LORD'S work.
2006-10-09 00:08:15 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. Curious 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No it is not the same thing. Christianity is a term that describes people who follow the teachings of Christ. A dictionary defines a Christian as "one who professes belief in Jesus as Christ or following the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus," and "one who lives according to the teachings of Jesus." It's an umbrella term and there are many religions such as Mormons, Baptists, Methodists, etc... who believe in Christ's teachings and fall under that term.
2006-10-08 23:30:00 · answer #6 · answered by Melissa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What Do Mormons Believe: The Primary Differences Between Mormonism & Christianity
What Do Mormons Believe: Divine Authority
The Mormon church uses two sources as its primary authorities: the Book of Mormon and the Bible. The Doctrine and Covenants and The Pearl of Great Price are also viewed as divinely authoritative. The Christian church uses the Holy Bible alone as its authority from God. Joseph Smith is not recognized as a prophet.
What Do Mormons Believe: The Nature of God
The Mormon church sees God as the Supreme Being of the universe. However, He gradually acquired that position over a long period of time by living a perfect and righteous life. God the Father has a body (flesh and bones). The Christian church proclaims God as eternally and infinitely supreme. He is the same today as always. He is a spirit Being.
What Do Mormons Believe: The Nature of Man
The Mormon church teaches that humans exist as spirit beings before their birth. At physical birth, bodies are given to these spirits. They are also given an opportunity for free-will choice. The physical world represents a period of probation. The status of a person in the afterlife is determined by the way that person lived their life on Earth. If the person lived by a satisfactory standard, (including the fulfillment of Mormon temple obligations) that person has the potential to become a god in the after-life. They can also produce "spirit children" to populate a world of his own (like God did with the earth). The Christian church holds that humans do not exist as spirits prior to being born into the world. Humans cannot attain godhood or populate other worlds with "spirit children."
What Do Mormons Believe: The Nature of Jesus Christ
The Mormon church views Jesus and Satan as spirit brothers and sons of God. God put forth His plan of salvation for the world, and Satan proposed his own plan. Jesus accepted the Father's plan and offered to implement it as the Savior. The Father chose Jesus, and the spirit of Jesus was given a body through the virgin Mary. He was crucified on a Roman cross, and rose from the dead three days later to establish His deity. The character and life of Jesus is attainable by anyone who performs at such a righteous level. The Christian church teaches that Jesus Christ has existed eternally as the Son of God, the second "person" of the Trinity. Jesus took on human flesh about 2000 years ago and was born into the world through the virgin Mary. He was crucified on a Roman cross for our sins, and rose from the dead three days later to establish His deity.
What Do Mormons Believe: How do we Achieve Salvation
The Mormon church holds that Jesus Christ overcame physical death and guaranteed physical resurrection to all mankind. However, spiritual death can only be avoided through personal obedience of God's commandments. Forgiveness of sins requires faith, repentance and baptism by an approved Mormon priest. The practice of baptism for the dead is an extension of this belief, in which Mormons are baptized in proxy for those who have died without proper baptism. The Christian church teaches that we are unable to live a life righteous enough to meet God's perfectly holy standard. Therefore, we establish a relationship with God by faith in the work of Christ on the cross, not by our own works. Baptism and good deeds are acts of obedience to God, but not the means for gaining eternal salvation.
What Do Mormons Believe: Life After Death
The Mormon church maintains that although there is temporary punishment for those that are most wicked, Jesus Christ will establish a new kingdom that will consist of three levels: the celestial kingdom, the terrestrial kingdom, and the telestial kingdom. The Christian church holds that there are only two possible fates after death, heaven or hell. These locations are final, both physically and spiritually.
2006-10-08 22:11:23 · answer #7 · answered by Martin S 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No .That what they hide.Christians believe in one eternal God
expressed in 3 persons .In Mormonism you, if you are a man can work your way to being a God of your own world
and make spirit babys to populate it !
2006-10-08 22:24:55 · answer #8 · answered by Tilt Of My High Flyer 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Mormons are not Christians, though they claim to be. They are a cult and their beliefs are VASTLY different from christian dogma. I lived with a mormon. never again!
2006-10-08 22:21:27 · answer #9 · answered by Switch Angel 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
similar. but there bible was found by the leader that was led by an angel to a boulder under which the book printed on gold pages was found.
have a PC copy if you have a lot of space on a spare PC with a large hard drive or a lot of paper to print it out.
2006-10-08 22:15:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately not. Mormon beliefs are way outside of the Christian mainstream.
2006-10-08 22:10:24 · answer #11 · answered by Heather L 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋