Are Mormons allowed to worship in a Christian church?

Question

As a Catholic I am free to worship in any Christian church but Mormons call themselves Christians even though they don't understand the concept of the Holy Trinity and the Sole Divinity of God. So since they are not technically Christians does their faith ban them from worshiping in a Christian church? I myself will attend Mass every Sunday in either a Roman Catholic or Episcopalian church and on Wednesday I go to worship and study the Bible at the Fundamentalist Baptist church. I think that Mormons aren't allowed to attend a service in a church that believes that Jesus is God because it leaves out their own divinity.



Do Mormons believe that at the end of time everyone who isn't a Mormon will have to worship them? I will only worship God regardless of what the Mormons want.

Answer 1

Well I feel that you are greatly misinformed as to the nature of the LDS Church (we prefer that name rather than Mormon.) I believe that Christ is my savior and that it is only through him that I have any possibility of attaining eternal life. I do understand the nature of the Godhead (or Trinity if you prefer) but just because I believe in a literal being as my father doesn't mean I am not a Christian. I am not banned from doing anything by my church, but instead choose to follow the example that Christ set. I am not forbidden from attending another church and wouldn't even be disciplined if I did. But I choose to attend mine because part of worship for me is partaking of the sacrament (or Communion) and I believe that one has to have the proper authority to administer that. Sorry I don't believe that the Catholic church has that. So that is why I don't attend other churches although I have in the past and would really like to in the future out of curiosity. I do believe that Jesus is God, so is his father, and so is the Holy Ghost.
I don't believe that anyone will worship me after this life. You will be busy doing whatever you need to do in whatever level of heaven you are in. God is the only person that I ever will and you ever should worship. So I hope that helps clear some things up.

Answer 2

I'm not sure I understand your question. The last sentence is confusing. If you're looking for a church that takes evangelism seriously and views all other denominations as heretics or infidels, then yes, I'd suggest the United Pentecostal Church or something like it. Church of Christ is pretty exclusive too, so they might have what you're looking for. But I don't think any denomination is the one true denomination. All are flawed in one way or the other because they are made up of flawed people. I like the old adage: If you do find the perfect church, it won't be perfect after you join it. But Mormons and JWs aren't Christians. JWs will admit as much, while Mormons claim to be while denying that there is but One God.

Answer 3

Mormons can worship anyway they desire. It is not the structure or building that is important, but the focus on the Savior and His sacrifice.

Mormons are not the only Christians who don't believe in the Trinity as derived by Catholicsm in 325 A.D. (Prior to this date it was more common to believe in the three members of the Trinity as seperate). However you look at it, you and Mormons both believe in God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and in the Holy Spirit. The Bible can obviously be interpreted many ways. In fact, in a recent study there were found to be 35,000 Christian denominations or sects. That means there are likely 35,000 different interpretations of the Bible. (Also, religion in personal and faith based so each has their own belief).

I am Mormon but have attended numerous services and studied hundreds of religions. This is not discouraged in my faith. Mormons also don't believe they will be worshiped in the end; all glory is God's (which I think is exactly what you believe).

God bless.

Answer 4

Why worship at a Church that doesn't have the same beliefs as you anyways? All denominations have different teachings, so how is it beneficial to go to a church that doesn't teach what you believe? We do not believe that we are gods, but that we can BECOME gods. there is a huge difference. We do not worship ourselves, and it is not something that we talk about all the time, unless it is in the lesson or something.

No we do not. Yet another rumor that flits around spreading lies and hate for us. And besides (hypothetically) if that were to happen that would mean that we would be Gods and so we could control you anyways, so you wouldn't have a choice in the matter. But that won't happen, so you have nothing to fear.

Answer 5

Well you can go all these churches but can't be a member of each one...of course Epicopalians have gay clergy and Catholics have pedophiliac clergy.

Jesus is God, of course the Father is God and the Holy Ghost is god too. They aren't a three headed monster but three beings who are divine that make up the Godhead.
That's found in the bible.

No every knee will kneel and every head will bow and worship Jesus.

Answer 6

I admire the Catholic mass for its "worship-ness". When I go I really I enjoy not being distracted from simply worshiping him. I enjoy Protestant churches for their clarion call to center our hearts on Jesus Christ and his grace.

I am free to worship at any church I want. I would be accountable only if I went to one of those who are apostate (where they are former members who broke away).

I understand the concept of the Trinity from theologians. I understand the concept of the Godhead from the Bible. I am free to listen to a Bible study from another church, even if they chose to ignore those passages in the Bible where Jesus teaches us about our divine potential.

The LDS church isn't different than the Catholic Church in believing that Christ will say this is His church. It is my understanding, however, that after Jesus returns to rule on the earth all chuches will thrive, and all will be free to continue.

At the end of time we will worship Heavenly Father and his Son, Jesus Christ. We we will worship no other. At the end of time, we may come close to the command of Jesus: be ye perfect even as my Father in heaven is perfect. When we are perfect, or complete, we will be like Him, but we will never be Him.

Answer 7

You have a series of questions, so I will take them in order.
The bishop has to give approval for Mormons to go to another church. Most often it doesn't happen (what with them being the only true church and all, what is the logical need for a MOrmon to go elsewhere?)
It is the higher ups that keep them from worshipping in other churches or visiting them.

Answer 8

Huh??!!?? Why the heck do you care where the Mormons worship? Sounds like you have a little bit of a grunge against them!

I'm pretty sure the Mormons worship three Gods instead of one. I don't see a problem with that if that's what floats their boat.

ANY person can worship God ANYWHERE they are. You do NOT need a church to tell you how to worship God. Going to church seems to make it a little easier to remember God, since we humans seem to forget so quickly.

Answer 9

Find a non-biased definition of "Christian" that includes your faith, but excludes Mormons.

MORMONS ARE CHRISTIANS. You may not like it, but you can't change it either. By the way, the official name is:

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

Doesn't exactly sound like a "non-Christian" church, now does it.

(By the way, my definition of "Human" is a homo sapien over 6'5" tall......that means you're not a human, doesn't it!).

Mormons can worship in Christian churches, and we welcome anyone to worship in ours.

Mormons believe that we should only worship God (not each other, not Mary, not Joseph, not Guadalupe, not la virgin del pino, not mother teresa, not peter, not st. mark, not saint thomas....only God).

Answer 10

Actually, according to the Bible, Mormons aren't allowed to attend their own church, since the Bible says its a false cult.

Pastor Art