What makes the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints (Mormons) either Christian or non-Christian?

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/
http://www.exmormon.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. Mormons must ask their ward leadership about the things that they have read above. See if they are willing to enter into an honest and frank discussion about these matters versus telling them to avoid readings outside of your own faith. If they do the latter, such a dismissal of honest inquiry should be an alarm bell.

Answer 2

It probably depends on your definition of Christian.

For me, in the simplest of terms, it's anyone who believes in Jesus Christ, anyone who accepts him as the Savior, and believes that it is through Christ that we reach Heaven.

LDS (Mormons) believe all of these things to be true, so going by that definition, we are most certainly Christians.

The problem is that many other Christian denominations have a hard time respecting Mormon doctrines, so guidelines and restrictions are often put on the "Christian" label to exclude those who are LDS.

I'm also not sure why people say that we worship a "Different God". I mean...LDS accept the Holy Bible as the Word of God and a form of scripture, just as any other Christian denomination does...why would we accept it as scripture if we didn't think it were true?

Either way, I am a Mormon and I consider myself a Christian. That's good enough for me. You may not think I am, and that's fine...but I believe I am a Christian, so I will refer to myself as one.

Answer 3

a million) Do your learn on those denominations later. each and every of those you listed I even have issues I agree and disagree with. diverse ideals are complicated so while you're interested in Christianity pass to an commonplace Christian church that may not titled Catholic or Mormon. 2) i'm particularly useful that it is purely Catholics that have faith you may desire to be baptized to earn Salvation, and so that they require you to take instructions. All which you may desire to do for now could be do what i discussed in a million and study getting a student bible. in case you have a Christian pal who can take you to their church then by using all ability, pass. you do no longer might desire to do something to pass to a service yet placed on the right outfits :). 3) i actually am no longer any of the denominations which you stated. i pass to an casual church that facilitates anybody to attend in known outfits and specifies in coaching people who're new. i even have faith in Jesus Christ and persist with the ten Commandments and ward off the seven deadly sins. i've got faith in praying to the saints and Mary, which a lot of my friends enormously disagree with, yet howdy, it is what i've got faith. i for my area wish this helps you on your own direction. Being a Christian is crammed with great easy and exhilaration which you purely can not have being an Atheist, and whether you return to a determination that it is not top for you i'm hoping which you will see the international better.

Answer 4

The exact definition you're using of the word "Christian." You'll notice all sorts of different definitions of the word used here, and their answer will depend entirely on what definition they are using.

According to dictionary.com members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints are indeed Christian.

"Christian 1.of, pertaining to, or derived from Jesus Christ or His teachings: a Christian faith.
2.of, pertaining to, believing in, or belonging to the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ: "

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Answer 5

Church of JESUS CHRIST! Christian!

Answer 6

We believe in God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost. That makes us Christian. ( My husband is Methodist) I know you aren't but I just read your profile. It's nice to have an educated person that thinks differently. Actually makes it worth while when listening to other peoples beliefs systems.
(desperado is not educated well on the topic of Mormons..just so anyone reading this knows, I am Mormon and I have no clue what he is talking about)

Answer 7

You have to ask yourself what is a christian. The LDS church believes in Christ and therefore are christians. They usually are very good people with very high standards.

Answer 8

Technically Christian despite all of their very specified beliefs that take a tangent. They are Christians because they believe in the bible (old and new testament) in God as the creator of heaven and earth, the holy spirit and Jesus Christ as God's son and the savior of all mankind.

Answer 9

I believe a Christian is one who teaches love and peace, not hatred of Mormons or any other group. About half of the people on this board stink of hatred and hypocrisy! I bet most of them would count Catholics in the "non-Christian" group. Stop trying to tell people what they believe!

Answer 10

We are Christian because we believe in Christ and know that he lives today.

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