very much of this is false, because people who clearly know so little about the church have answered.
lds.org is a great site for questions, or ask the missionaries. they're very nice people, they won't be pushy. They're not a cult or anything to be afraid of. Good luck, god bless and merry christmas!
2006-12-24 12:59:21
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answered by addison 2
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Trollwzrd said it just fine! I have been a member for nearly 22 years, and I have never faltered. I found my own testimony of this gospel through pray, scripture study and fasting. I KNOW the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is true. To the woman who met the missionaries today. There is a lot of false statements out there. If you have any questions about what youve heard, then ask the missionaries. It is what they do. Young men who choose to serve a mission, go for two years and do nothing but preach the gospel and answer peoples questions. they help in the community, and perform baptisms for those who so choose. If you are curious about the church, then ask. Asking and listening to the discussions does not mean that you have to be baptised. Listen to them, and decide for yourself. That is what the missionaries are there for. They will give honest answers to your questions. Good luck! And God Bless.
2006-12-24 11:17:14
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answered by Mrs. Harley 2
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i don't like the politics of religions more specifically the denominations. i've looked at a variety of christian denominations and have resolved that i don't want to be anything more than a christian. back to the question at hand the things i disagreed on with the mormon church are as follows:
1. mormonism says God hasn't always been the supreme power of the universe, he attained "godhood" by living a perfectly righteous life.
2. mormons believe the book of mormon is "more accurate" than the bible
3. mormons believe God is of flesh and bone
4. mormons believe Jesus Christ was not conceived by the Holy Spirit
5. they believe in pre-existence of humans
6. the Latter-Day Saints' living prophet (equivalent of a pope) can supercede previous prophets and the bible
7. hell is a "temporary punishment"
2006-12-23 21:41:21
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answered by Kevin 2
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Most of the Mormons I know are very sincere andnice people who live their religion's teachings which is more than I can say for a lot of others...
That being said, Mormonism is NOT Christian. They will carry around a bible along with their Book of Mormon when they go on missions but so do Jehovah's Witnesses who don't claim to be Christian. I could go on for hours but if you Google Mormon apostasy you will find out more about them.
They're a cult but not a dangerous one like Scientology.
2006-12-23 21:36:20
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answered by tropicalturbodave 5
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Nice people.
Sadly deceived.
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Is a fungus growth on a tree part of the tree? Or something else? An uninformed person might think the fungus is part of the tree.
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They come with the Bible, but soon switch to another book. (Later, they tell you not to pay much attention to the Bible).
Matthew 24:24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. 25 Behold, I have told you before. 26 Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not.
But I suppose, if you want a religion that allows the husband the choice whether or not to let his wife enter heaven, that is up to you.
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2006-12-23 21:53:55
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answered by Jimmy Dean 3
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I was a Mormon in my early teens. It is based on lies. They believe the pres. of their church is a true profit, and when he dies, the next one will be, also. The whole origin of the church is really wacco. They really did practice poligamy. They were outcasted in the 1800's and went out west and settled in Utah. The U.S. wouldn't let Utah become a state until they quit practising poligamy, otherwise they'd still be doing it. Some still do. The whole Joseph Smith story is really laughable. And the church has one version and historical references have a different version. They're big on family, though. It seems like all the families going to their church are very happy.
2006-12-23 21:40:57
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answered by sjstalost 2
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From what I know, there are 2 types of mormons, one type has really strange out of this world beliefs that really sound very cult-like and the other is closer to Christianity, but I don't know enough about to them to count them as Christian or not. Do some research on them at wikipedia.org.
Having said that about their beliefs, mormons themselves are people like everyone else and ought not to be ridiculed for seeming strange or odd or different.
2006-12-23 21:36:03
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answered by Lady of the Garden 4
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The Mormons are highly misunderstood due to their many unorthodox beliefs.
Mormons are not Christians, although they share many ideas with Christians.
The Mormons have a very strong sense of community. They are always willing to help out other members of their community when in need, although such charity does not extend to non-Mormons.
The Mormons have found a number of allies on issues such as birth control and abortion, where their views are similar to those of many traditional Roman Catholics and Evangelical Protestants.
2006-12-23 21:41:01
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answered by Anonymous
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Surely a little bit behind the times. This article is from 1978
Now Opening to Blacks
Church Doors
AFRICA. On March 18, 1978, the “Daily Mail” of Johannesburg, South Africa, published an article entitled “Green Light for Mixed Worship.” It began: “Churches in the urban areas can now open their doors to black people without permits for ‘bona fide’ church activities, the Minister of Plural Relations, Dr Connie Mulder, announced yesterday.” However, permits are still required for large gatherings or meetings lasting longer than a day.
In an effort to prevent misunderstanding, Dr. Mulder explained: “This decision does not mean churches or church councils are now compelled to open their doors to all people at all times. What it really means is that individual churches or church councils will, in the light of their particular circumstances and in the spirit of the country’s laws, in each instance decide for itself what its standpoint will be.”
The announcement met with mixed feelings. While some welcomed it, one clergyman complained that “the time was not yet right” for such a move. A church official declared: “It is not our custom to have mixed congregations and we will continue to hold separate services.” However, according to the “Daily Mail” report, spokesmen for some churches said that they had always had multiracial services and had never applied for permits. But regardless of how individuals may feel, permitting blacks to attend churches of South Africa that were formerly exclusively white is significant. What effect it will have on black-white relations only time will tell.
Church Government
AMERICA. Ever since the Mormon Church was established in the United States in the early 19th century, it has excluded blacks from the priesthood. In this regard, “Time” magazine noted that Mormon publications had considered dark skin “a sign of God’s disfavor” and had specified that blacks were “cursed as to the priesthood.”
However, this doctrine has long been a source of embarrassment to many Mormons. The problem has grown in recent times with the advancement of such movements as civil rights for blacks and human rights for all persons. Stated University of Utah historian Brigham Madsen: “Church young people were mortified. They would not put up with it any longer.”
So this past June, S. W. Kimball, 83, church president, announced that a new revelation had come from God that would allow blacks to become Mormon priests. Kimball stated that God “has heard our prayers, and by revelation has confirmed that the long-promised day has come when every faithful, worthy man in the Church may receive the holy priesthood . . . without regard for race or color.” He noted that “the Lord has now made known his will” in this regard.
Yet, nearly two thousand years ago the Lord had already revealed his will in this matter by having the following recorded in his own inspired Word: “God is not partial, but in every nation the man that fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him.”—Acts 10:34, 35.
2006-12-23 21:33:38
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answered by Livin In Myrtle Beach SC 3
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Latter-day Saints, unlike many other Christian traditions, do not accept the definitions of God as created by the Greek philosophers. Our beliefs about the Godhead "are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner [stone]." (The Holy Bible, Ephesians 2:20)
Using the apostolic and prophetic teachings as our base, Latter-day Saints believe in the Jesus who was the preexistent Word of the Father; that was the Father of heaven and earth, the Creator of all things from the beginning; that was the God of Abraham , Isaac, and Jacob; that was the Only Begotten Son of God who was born to the virgin Mary in the town of Bethlehem; that was baptized by John; that healed the sick and raised the dead, that walked on water, multiplied loaves and fishes, and performed many other miracles; that set a perfect example for mankind to emulate and that all men and women are commanded to follow his teachings and example in all things.
We believe that Jesus suffered in the garden and on the cross, until he finally died as a willing sacrifice for mankind in order to bring about an infinite atonement through the shedding of his blood. After his death, we believe that he was physically resurrected and that he ascended into the heavens, from which he will come at the end of this world to establish his kingdom upon the earth and eventually to judge both the living and the dead. We believe Jesus is and was the Holy Messiah, the Savior and Redeemer of the world and all those who will follow him. Finally, we believe in the Jesus who is the Christ, the Eternal God, manifesting himself unto all nations.
Now that we have established the identity of the Jesus Christ in whom Latter-day Saints believe, may I ask who is the Jesus in whom you believe?
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." Thus two characteristics identify Christians: First, they profess belief in the Savior, and second, they act in harmony with the Savior's teachings. Faithful members of the Church called Saints or Latter-day Saints, qualify clearly in both characteristics. In our belief and our action, we demonstrate that "Jesus Christ Himself (is) the chief corner stone" of our faith.
And for those that say we are a cult because we added to the Bible. We did NOT add to it God gave us the scriptures through his Prophet. They are using Deut 4:2 and Rev 22:18-19. My question is if is stated in Deut. then everything after Deut should be taken out of the Bible. God was talking to the Isrealites and said if they added to or took away. But, now also why would it also be in Rev? It has been proven that Matt, Mark, Luke and John were written AFTER Rev. so I guess everything in the Old Testiment should be taken out also. In Rev God says if any MAN added to or took away. Please explain or show me where it says God can't change things, or make corrections.
We also believe that there are living Prophets today just like the ones mentioned in the scriptures. Also if you check your history even those Prophets were despised and called false, EVEN JESUS was called a FAKE and all kinds of other vile names.
2006-12-23 22:08:20
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answered by trollwzrd 3
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