my understanding is that they all follow the bible,, do they all say it says differant meanings,,?
2007-07-13 07:41:39 · 19 answers · asked by holly h 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
yes they all follow the bible but interpret it differantly.
2007-07-13 07:59:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes and no.
They all have a different version of the bible.
The Mormons use the book of the Mormons, which includes the books of the bible but also have works from Joseph Smith who was visited by an angel of God and wrote the records on gold plates and later translated it into english.
The JW's however, use the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures. They believe that Pagan philosophies and doctrines infiltrated the congregation; sects and divisions arose, and the original purity of faith was corrupted. So, they have their version of the bible that they believe is translated from the original Greek and Hebrew accurately.
The Christian bible (not catholic) were derived from a series of letters and manuscripts that used to circulate the church and was held up against certain rules, I believe to be called a cannon. Going strictly on memory here, I think that everything had to be verified by 3 or 4 other texts (as an example).
2007-07-13 08:11:01 · answer #2 · answered by FunkyC 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The Primary reason there are so many differences between the various Prodestant religious groups, and the "cults or sects" if you prefer, amounts to the same problem the Catholic church has with the Bible-scriptures.
The Catholic have their own version of the Bible, with or with the same books included in the KJB, The "Prod", there fore they disagree with the "Cath" and various cults, " interpation of the scriptures. The "Cults-Sects" either have their own versions of a semi-bible (Mormons) or perhaps would be modern prophets.
By this fact alone it is surprissing there is as much agreement as there is. Recall every individual has his or her own interpetation, of any facts or myths presented to them. As an example pick out some concept that does not neccesarily meet or agree with popular the view propose this to a sample of your pier group, and take note of how much agreement you achieve.
As for the Bible it's self, perhaps many of us should stop and consider how many of us, are fluent in more then their native tonge. Now consider, you have not had all the modern opportunities for education. Now back you mind up two or three thousand years. You are busy most all of the day, providing a meager living for your family. The concept of reading and writting is a privilge of a special few. Such education is not common among the masses of the poor people.
A few of those Priests and other special individuals are keeping records. Some of the records find their historical records even before their time or recalled in verbar forms. Perhaps you are a Hebrew, what are the chances of the common people reading Greek, or any of the other languages then common. Only a primitive level of interchange may be the common level of education.
The various books written by different persons in different languages, different styles of writting, at various times and places. Eventualy they were combined in the first fledgling Churches at the time of the Apostles. Even at that time there were many who would come in to a church and teach false principles. This only shortly after Christ's resurrection.
Jump ahead now 2000 + years, with the corruption of the "Purest Principles" of doctrine as admonished by Christ. A quick check of the list Moses brought to the Hebrews, known as the Ten Comandments, will rapidly display open disregard to the entire list. Need the world be reminded there is not one of the comandments that has not been violated? From the very first of idol worship, threw sabbath, Adultery, thieft the whole list can be reported daily in the media, who divorced and remarried, what CEO stole from his now defunt big business, what drive by shoting was in the morning news. Is there really any Question why various denominations disagree? Even at the council as composed by King James, all of the clerics of his time could not totaly agree with what books would or would not be kept. Has any one ever thought about publishing you own "Book" and taken it to a publisher? One of the first things that happens is some "expert editor" is going to counsel you what and how things can be written. Go back now to the King James Council of Clerics, and consider what a modern day "Editor" will decide what will sell, in the first place. How much editing was done by that group? Beyound that ,are we going to libel for this work, much less does it say what we want it to say?
For example it would seem that the Catholic Church took issue with the "Hebrew" and early Christian's concept that Saturady was the seventh day of the week therefor the Sabbath. The Catholic Church amits they changed the Sabbath to Sunday for "honoring" tradition. Still there seems to be no place in the "Prod" Bible which supports the idea for the change.
The whole question revolves around the use of the Bible, trouble we do not use the same version. The KJV has been translated into how many different "English" easy to read books. Each time a word is revisited with another for clarity there is the possiblity to not achieve the same meaning as the author.
Think about, pick up different versions and check it out.
2007-07-13 09:00:19 · answer #3 · answered by quietgrandpaforchating 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christians, mormons and JW's dont go by the same bible. JWs have the New World translation, Mormons(LDS) Use the King James Version of the Bible and Christians use the King James version and many others. There are so many different translations of the bible. There are so many different Christian churches out in the world and all have different beliefs that makes them all different from each other.
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as presented in the old Testament. Christians believe Jesus to be the son of God and the messiah prophsied in the Old Testament.
Mormons are Christians the name of the Church is "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints" We do believe that Christ is the son of God and the messiah of the Old Testament.
There are so many Christian churches out in the world but all not the same teachings. Mormons are Christians, JW's believe The messiah is not christ and Christ is not the son of god Which makes them not Christian. I dont want to come down on JWs but that is there belief.
2007-07-13 08:37:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
We all believe and follow the Bible, but each sect interprets the Bible differently. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons), and we believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly. It's been through numerous edits and translations over the centuries, so many things have been changed or lost. We do have additional scripture and revelation through modern prophets to clear things up and fill in the holes. Many people refer to the scripture in Revelation that warns against adding to or taking away from the book. That scripture refers to the book of Revelation itself, not the Bible as a whole. The Bible as we know it did not exist when Revelation was written. The Bible is just a collection of smaller holy books all written by different inspired people. It was compiled centuries after Jesus and the original apostles were gone.
2007-07-13 08:15:23 · answer #5 · answered by Dave F 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, the Mormons added a few books to the bible, but that's not relevant.
The fact is, Christianity has splintered into thousands of different sects with differing theologies, yet each claims the bible as the basis of their theology.
How can this be? Simple. The bible is a collection of dozens of contradictory books by different authors. The thousands of different Christianities simply choose which parts they want to emphasize and how to interpret them.
2007-07-13 07:49:18 · answer #6 · answered by Diminati 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Mormons rely heavily on the teachings of Joseph Smith to interpret the Bible. Jehovah's Witnesses have their own version of the Bible that doesn't hold up to scrutiny when comparing to other versions. They also teach many things that involve mental gymnastics to pull out of the Bible rather than a plain, straight-forward reading in context.
Most New Testament Christians consider Mormonism and Jehovah's Witnesses to be cults, parting from the teaching of Scripture.
2007-07-13 07:47:55 · answer #7 · answered by happygirl 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Mormons and Jehovahs Witnesses are just two of thousands of Christian sects and sub-sects. Which is why I find it so astonishing that so many people claim to belong to the one and only "true" Christian religion, when none that I'm aware of actually follow all of the Bible's teachings. I'm not aware of any churches that still forbid the consumption of cross-pollinated crops and cross-bred cattle, and few, if any, still preach that it constitutes adultery to have sex with anyone but your first spouse.
2007-07-13 08:10:09 · answer #8 · answered by kena2mi 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It says in Duet. not to add to the Bible. If the Bible were in chronological order every thing after that would be adding to, which includes ALL of the NT which would mean that the story of Jesus is adding to the Bible so all the religions believing in Christ is false. This is just not true. The bible was COMPILED by a man & not in chronilogical order. The bible is COMPILED of 66 SEPERATE books. In Duet & again in revelation where it says not to add (or take away from this book) they are not speaking of the Bible as a whole they are referencing that particular book (Duet. or Revelations).
As for the different beliefs it is mans different interpretations of the bible that gives us different beliefs & sects.
Mormons ARE CHRISTIANS. We believe in Jesus Christ. The NAME of our church is the only church that has His name in it. The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints. The latter-day saints just refers to the latterdays befor christ comes back & Jesus considers us saints.
2007-07-13 07:58:11 · answer #9 · answered by Luv&Rockets 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
the reality is that each and every Christian faith (alongside with Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormons) believes that to delight God and Christ (whether you think that they are one or separate) you should follow the Bible as they see it. i actually do not recognize all that lots with regards to the Mormon faith, so i actually have no suitable to remark on their ideals. i'm going to assert, in spite of the incontrovertible fact that, that I do recognize the reality that they too are prepared to pass door to door to unfold the information that they suspect each and every physique needs to correctly known. Mainstream Christianity interior the advise time in basic terms expects each and every physique to return to them to take heed to their message and people who do not are evil and doomed to a terrible hearth burning after existence. We believe that what we believe is the real Christianity as a results of fact we believe that we follow the Bible accurately. to not say that we don't sin, in basic terms that our doctrine easily is clever once you study the Bible.
2016-10-21 03:55:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jehovah's Witnesses are themselves Christians. Please do not pretend otherwise.
True Christianity is based on living in harmony with and preaching the "good news" of God's Messianic Kingdom by Christ Jesus. The true Christian congregation is organized primarily to perform this global Scriptural assignment.
(Matthew 24:14) And this good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations
(Luke 9:6) They went through the territory from village to village, declaring the good news
(Acts 5:42) Every day in the temple and from house to house they continued without letup teaching and declaring the good news about the Christ, Jesus.
By stark contrast with so-called "religious" activists, however, Jehovah's Witnesses note pointedly that biblical "good news" is not about such things as abortion or homosexuality or the death penalty or Iraq or pharmaceuticals or psychiatry. Individual Jehovah's Witnesses may have opinions on such issues, but they do not advocate for or against these issues as though it were a primary message from God.
Sadly, so-called "religious" activists distract from the real message of God and obfuscate the bible's "Good News". These self-absorbed religionists focus so much attention of their human agendas that they ignore the godly teachings that can really help people.
Jehovah's Witnesses go from house to house to encourage and upbuild. Their work is to spread the "Good News", which is about the Kingdom of God, and the blessings the Messianic King Christ Jesus will bring.
(Luke 8:1) Journeying from city to city and from village to village, preaching and declaring the good news of the kingdom of God
(Acts 10:36) Declare to them the good news of peace through Jesus Christ
Learn more:
http://watchtower.org/e/jt/article_04.htm
http://jw-media.org/people/ministry.htm
2007-07-13 08:05:50 · answer #11 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋