mormonism or mormon? Do you think this religion ensure salvation? What is their opinion of Jesus?
2007-02-02 18:02:05 · 11 answers · asked by dk 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Joseph Smith
it's a cult like all churches but even more so
2007-02-02 18:06:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 6⤋
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (aka the mormons) is centered around none other than Jesus Christ.
As Lumber Jack said, the church does not believe that simply accepting this religion ensures salvation. "By thy works ye shall be judged." Not only are you judged by your works, but salvation comes through repentance, baptism by emersion, and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Obtaining charity, the pure love of Christ, is also an essential part of salvation (see 1 Corinthians 13, KJV).
As the name entails, the church believes Christ to be the son of the living God. He is the creator and redeemer of the world. He is our brother, and took upon Him our sins, so that, if we repent and believe in Him, we may one day return to live with Him and the Father.
2007-02-04 02:18:56 · answer #2 · answered by Papillon Noir 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My morman friends, Jimmy and Martie, pray to Jesus. They believe that Jesus is the Son of God and they also believe that He was resurrected from the dead and they study the Bible as well as the Book of Mormons. They also believe that Zion, the city of God spoken of in the Book of Revelations will come down to the North American continent. I have not pursued this further because I cannot find any trust in the Book of Mormons. They attend church on Sunday and they care for their members. They are very giving to each other and I can say surprisingly that I have seen more charity in them than in most members of my own denomination.
2007-02-03 02:18:42 · answer #3 · answered by martha d 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Jesus Christ is the central figure, as the name of the church indicates. Mormon is the nickname for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Jesus is the son of God, in the view of Mormons. They are a Christian faith.
The current prophet is Gordon B. Hinckley. The founder is Joseph Smith.
Salvation is ensured by following Christ and living by his teachings.
2007-02-03 02:06:34 · answer #4 · answered by Sweet n Sour 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Jesus Christ is the head of the religion. We believe in Christ, we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we meet in Christ, we depart in Christ. He is central to our faith, and beliefs.
Mormon was a prophet who ABRIDGED an ancient document which came to bear his name, because of the work he did on it...the Book of Mormon. We are called Mormons because of our belief in the Book of Mormon. And before you decide whether or not it is good or evil, read it. Many people on here have not.
If you want to know more about the religion, check out the link below.
2007-02-03 02:08:48 · answer #5 · answered by Fotomama 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Let's do some simple math.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
8 words
1 (The) 2 (Church) 3 (of) 4 (Jesus) 5 (Christ) 6 (of) 7 (Latter-day) 8 (Saints)
A hyphenated word counts as one word in poetry contests, so as an English major I will count it as one word here (Latter-day).
So if we count 3 words before the name Jesus Christ and 3 words after the name Jesus Christ, even a first grader can see that Jesus Christ is the center of the Church He leads. The religion by itself does not ensure salvation. It is the Atonement of Jesus Christ and our willingness to come to Him with a broken heart and a contrite spirit, with a willingness to follow the requirements of the Restored Gospel that will make us worthy of the grace of Jesus Christ and the gift of eternal life, that is, returning to life with Heavenly Father again. My opinion of Jesus Christ is that He is the Son of God, the Savior and Redeemer of mankind, the author of salvation for everyone regardless of gender, race, age, etc. Have a happy day, and I send you a gummy bear.
2007-02-03 02:38:34 · answer #6 · answered by Cookie777 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Joseph Smith is the central figure of Mormonism. Their opinion of Jesus is the He can not save us from ALL our sins like the Bible says He can.
2007-02-04 08:38:01 · answer #7 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Their central figure is the devil. Morrmons believe if you are a good Morrmon, you get your own planet, and that you get to be God. That is the same thing the devil has been doing since the garden of Eden. If you are a good Morrmon woman, you get to be eturnally pregnant producing spirit babies. There is only one God. King James Bible is his book. The Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost. The great three in one. Jesus said, "Except a man be born again, he can not see the kingdom of God," "I am the true, the way, and the light, no man cometh to the father except by me," and "He who believeth on me is not condemned, but he who believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed on the name of the only begotten Son of God." So the truth is that no one's religion gets them into heaven. There is no, "but i was a good person," there will be no, "But I was a jahova witness, " there will not be any, "But I was a good muslim," and there won't be any, "But I was a Morrman, and now I want to be a god." There is one God, and one way to heaven. If you don't like it, you can take it up with God.
2007-02-03 02:14:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋
Mormon is a term used to refer to adherents of the Latter Day Saint movement, and most commonly to the movement's original and largest group, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (aka LDS). According to church history, the term is derived from the Book of Mormon, a religious text that Joseph Smith, Jr. translated from ancient plates containing a history of the early inhabitants of the Americas that was compiled by a prophet called Mormon. Mormons are not Protestants and do not consider themselves part of any larger branch of Christianity, but do consider themselves Christians.
The Utah Mormon group includes all the organizations descending from those Mormons who followed Brigham Young to what is now Utah. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is by far the largest of these groups, and the only group to initially reside in Utah. The Missouri Mormons group includes those Mormons who did not travel to Utah, and the organizations formed from them — the Community of Christ.
When Joseph Smith was asked about the basic beliefs of the church, he summarized the teachings and doctrines in 13 points, known today as The Articles of Faith of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The Articles of Faith are:
We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.
We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam’s transgression.
We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.
We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.
We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.
We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.
We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.
We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.
We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.
We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.
We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.
We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.
We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul—We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.
History of the Church, Vol. 4, pp. 535-541
2007-02-03 21:17:44 · answer #9 · answered by M W 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Joseph Smith is the central figure.
This religion, imho, does not insure salvation.
2007-02-03 02:05:12 · answer #10 · answered by doublewidemama 6 · 1⤊ 6⤋