Why does the LDS church on the outside pretend to believe that Jesus is the Savior?

Question

Then when you join the church and you are there for a while you find out that everything the LDS church is about is a lie and very demonic like the Masons. Alot of the customs I found are just like those my uncle taught me in the FreeMasons and that the true Jesus (The creator) is not at all the God of the LDS church. But the god of kolob is their god. Why do they lie. And please don't use that Bumper sticker religion "some things are secret and some things are sacred"

Answer 1

I see no issue with someone objectively stating their opinions if they are based on a rational analysis of the issues. One can carefully study the doctrines and theologies of the Mormon beliefs (see sources below), and can then form their own conclusions. I have carefully studied Mormonism, met with many Mormons here in Arizona, am friends with Mormons, and have read all of materials held sacred by Mormons for over ten years.

In the final analysis, I have found the non-Christian religions, such as Mormonism, to be philosophically indefensible, being internally incoherent or undermining human reason and experience.

If you are confident enough in your own beliefs, then you will have no problem with reading some other analyses of your faith, such as the items shown below.

Mormonism Summary:
http://www.carm.org/lds/nutshell.htm

Is Mormonism Christian?:
http://www.carm.org/lds/lds_christian.htm

Doctrinal Writings of Mormon Leaders:
http://www.carm.org/lds/lds_doctrines.htm

More details for those wanting to go deeper:
http://www.mormoninformation.com/
http://www.carm.org/mormon.htm
http://www.mormonchallenge.com/ref_compare.htm
http://www.mrm.org/

There are many members of religious groups that have staked their eternal souls on their beliefs without searching the scriptures and reviewing the doctrinal writings of church leaders to satisfy themselves that what they have been told is sufficiently rational and worth believing. Don’t let yourself be one of these persons. Ask your ward leadership about the things that you have read above. See if they are willing to enter into an honest and frank discussion about these matters versus telling you to avoid readings outside of your own faith. If they do the latter, such a dismissal of honest inquiry should be an alarm bell for you.

Answer 2

WOW! Way off the mark with most of your answers!

I am a member of the Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints.

I teach Sunday School each week and right now I am teaching from the New Testiment and will be for the entire year. Jesus Christ is the absolute focus of our religion. Without him, his birth, life, sufferings, and atonement we would all be nothing. I love him with all of my heart and soul. He is my friend, my saviour, and my redeemer. He is the God of the New Testiment and the Jehovah of the Old. I know that he lives. I invoke his name in my prayers and I rely upon him for my well being each day.

Why would I lie about this! What have I to gain!

In John chapters five and six the Savior witnesses his own role in the scheme of things. He says that all judgement has been given to him from the Father and I know this to be true.

The Gospel message is so plain, yet people twist it and turn it into "the philosophies of men mingled with scripture".

Why would any of you who are serious about your love for God and his son Jesus Christ not want to be enfolded in the arms of mercy?
If you were once a member, why would you lose your faith? Why turn your back on what you knew was true when you were babptized?

It is simple... sin and the cares of the world. You wanted a way out and you've found it. I hope you "feel" better, but it won't last.

For those of you who bash the LDS faith. You need to look at how you are responding. Is it Christ like?

Sit down with me or the missionaries or any true "Mormon" and try to look into their hearts. You will find more love there for their fellow beings than you will find anywhere else in the world.
Seriously study the Book of Mormon and Pray about it.

Why will ye die as to things that pertain to life and salvation?

Joseph Smith is and was a true Prophet and no matter what you say or do or believe he will always be so.
We have a living Prophet today in Gordon B. Hinckley.
The Book of Mormon is true.
The Bible is true.
Jesus the Christ lives and his true Church is on the earth today.
To deny these things is to deny Christ and it is as though you are driving the nails into his flesh with your own hands.

All this I write in the sacred name of JESUS CHRIST.

Answer 3

I apologize that you have heard or been led to believe that the LDS church is demonic. I am LDS and want to clear up that as the name of the church states (the church of Jesus Christ....) We believe in God the eternal father and in His son Jesus Christ our savior and redeemer and in the Holy Ghost. We believe and teach that Jesus is the Christ and the savior of the world. We believe and teach all that he has taught and seek out to do his will. If anyone goes to an LDS church they will see for themselves that we indeed believe and teach that Christ created the earth under the direction of the Father Elohim. (God). I like to close by saying that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is the true church and many lie and persecute the church which just confirms it is the true church. Jesus Christ was persecuted and was said that he was demonic. Just as He and His prophets and church were persecuted so will the LDS church be persecuted today. But that doesn't make it not true, in fact, it confirms it's truth.

Answer 4

The lie is that you say we lie. When I said I wanted to be baptised, the VERY FIRST question I was asked in every formal interview before I WAS baptised was "Do you accept JESUS CHRIST as your Lord and Saviour?"

Just because we worship Him and God differently than other CHristians does not make us liars or wrong or anything else.

We don't believe in any "God of Kolob". Kolob is just a star, not even God lives on a star.

And what's so demonic about the Masons?

Answer 5

Demonic? What exactly would lead you to this conclusion?
Even the things LDS do or believe even if you think it is crazy, I would hardly consider to be demonic.
God of Kolob? HUH!
I believe that Jesus is the Savior.
Honestly your question was pathetic, when you want to attack the LDS church please use valid information! That way you can actually challenge us instead of making us laugh :D

Answer 6

I'm not sure what you are talking about. Jesus IS the Christ, we firmly and lovingly believe that. We know He is our Savior and Redeemer... I am not sure what in the world would make you think we don't believe He is the Savior. The temple ceremonies you speak of... do you understand them fully? I doubt it, so of course you think they are weird, you know nothing about them that is truthful, just what you have heard. That is my guess. OR maybe you read something on the internet or saw some pictures or heard some former or anti-mormon's version of the temple.
The temples are beautiful, sacred houses of God. Plain and simple, they are dedicated to be holy unto the Lord.
Just because YOU don't understand something doesn't make it demonic. Please don't spread lies...thanks.

Answer 7

Just a thought for anyone that is curious about what Mormon's really believe. I answer it not for the trolls that like to attack our church, but for those that might read this with true curiosity about what we, as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints might believe.

Yes, we believe Jesus Christ is the Creator of this Earth and our Savior.

Yes, we believe in God the Father, whom Jesus is the Eldest and only Begotten son of.

Yes, we believe in a star called Kolob. But we do not believe that God the Father is only the God of Kolob. We believe he is the God of our entire universe. What we actually believe about Kolob, in laymen's terms, is that it is the closest celestial body to the throne of God.
Abraham 3:2-3
And I saw the stars, that they were very great, and that one of them was nearest unto the throne of God; and there were many great ones which were near unto it;
And the Lord said unto me: These are the governing ones; and the name of the great one is Kolob, because it is near unto me, for I am the Lord thy God: I have set this one to govern all those which belong to the same order as that upon which thou standest.


Also, for the little lie that anti-Mormons love to spew about us not believing Jesus is the Son of God and our Savior. Here are just a few references in our Book of Mormon and Doctrine and Covenants:
1 Nephi 10: 4
1 Nephi 13: 40
1 Nephi 21: 26
1 Nephi 22: 12
2 Nephi 6: 18
2 Nephi 31: 13
3 Nephi 5: 20
Mormon 3: 14
Mormon 7: 10
D&C 20: 1
D&C 20: 4
D&C 20: 30-31
D&C 42: 1
D&C 43: 34
D&C 138: 25
D&C 138: 60

Answer 8

i'm LDS. There some large responses on your question. regrettably some responses paint a photo of exclusivity. we don't have self belief we are extra appropriate, extra enjoyed via God, or have unique rights to Salvation of eternal existence. We have self belief that when it truly is all stated and executed (after Judgment) that people who incredibly accompanied Christ, which potential they understood the plan in it truly is entirety and tried to stay with that plan to the ideal of their very own potential would be saved. As area of that plan we do have self belief that there are suggestions and ordinances of the Gospel that are mandatory for Salvation. We have self belief that absolutely everyone will acquire an probability to settle for God's plan or not and while Judgment happens, Jesus won't say, "Are you a Mormon? ok, then you definately can enter." The question would be in spite of if or not we made specific we knew what the plan strengthen into and took all the needed steps interior that plan to stay with God lower back. So our undertaking is to verify all of us recognize what His plan is and what steps we could desire to take. those of the Mormon faith in basic terms have self belief that we've something important to furnish absolutely everyone related to this plan.

Answer 9

I doubt very much you are trying to get any real answers here. All your questions contain some half-baked attempts at what you think or what someone else has told you about the LDS church.

gw

Answer 10

The LDS Church (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints).

Taken from their website
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He was the Creator, He is our Savior, and He will be our Judge

Answer 11

I think you're getting your information on Mormonism from some less-than true sources. The LDS church doesn't pretend to believe that Jesus Christ is its Savior - the members do believe it. Search for the stuff you're reading about on this search engine and find out for yourself what Mormons believe:

Masons - http://www.onlymormon.com/Results/?cx=002912200619586055156%3Argcnsb6amuy&cof=FORID%3A9&q=masons#952
Kolob - http://www.onlymormon.com/Results/?cx=002912200619586055156%3Argcnsb6amuy&cof=FORID%3A9&q=kolob#917
Jesus Christ - http://www.onlymormon.com/Results/?cx=002912200619586055156%3Argcnsb6amuy&cof=FORID%3A9&q=jesus+christ#902