Anothe question for LDS?

Question

Thanks for all answers to my last question, but I would like to expand on Joseph Smith/Savior issue and then the Jesus/Satan brother thing.

Is it LDS doctrine that you must have testimony in Joseph Smith in order to reach a higher plane of heaven?

What exactly are the LDS beliefs on Satan? Is he a fallen angel? Is he a fallen god (little g)? What about Christ?

Actually, I am not interested in joining the LDS church, though I have studied it in depth.
I think people are confused on the beliefs of the LDS, and once it is put out there, people know.
I would be careful about just refering peole to lds.org, it sounds as if you don't have answers or don't want to help people understand.

Answer 1

No, a testimony of Joseph Smith is not essential to salvation- knowledge & following Christ's example are what is needed.

Satan is a fallen being, he also is a spirit son of God, just like all people are. He wanted to force everyone to follow him, whereas Jesus wanted everyone to have the ability to choose for themselves & the glory go to the Father.

Jesus is the Christ, the chosen son of God who came to Earth to set an example, give His life for our salvation (so we can chose good from evil), & broke the bonds of death so we all can be resurrected.

If you want more information, go to LDS.org or Mormon.org
You can request missionaries to come teach you w/ out any obligation to join the church.

Answer 2

Our Lord and Saviour is JESUS CHRIST. No one else.

Joseph Smith was a PROPHET. Like Moses and Isaiah and Peter, James, John and Paul. We don't worship them and we don't worship Joseph Smith. However, we do believe that one should believe that Joseph Smith WAS a true prophet of God, if you want a good shot at the Celestial Kingdom.

Satan was Lucifer, a Son of te Morning, one of God's beloved, until he decided he didn't like the plan of salvation tat God and Jesus wanted (and most everyone else). He rebelled and he and a third of God's spirit children fought a war and lost and Lucifer became Satan. He was a spirit as we all were at one point.

Answer 3

OK...well when you're baptized into the church, you have an "interview" and it basically asks "do you believe in God, do you believe Jesus is the savior, etc" and then one of the questions asked is "do you believe that Joseph Smith was a true prophet and do you believe that *insert modern prophet*(Gordon B. Hinckley) is a prophet of God"

and you have to answer yes....because if you say no...then why are you being baptized in that church...you know??

Anyway...so in that regard you have to have a testimony to be in the church, and in our church, we believe you must believe in the Gospel and live a good life to get into the Celestial Kingdom. so....I guess, technically yes...but you get a "second chance" when you die...so....if you don't accept it now, don't sweat it.

We believe EVERYONE is a child of God. I am your brother, and you are my sister. We have a brother, Michael the arch-angel, and Gabriel, and this also includes Lucifer and all the demons. Also, we are brothers and sisters of Christ, and to John down the street, and Mary from work....

We're all brothers and sisters.

Answer 4

Satan and Luficer are half-cousins. Having a testimony is a lot like having chicken soup, you have to put it in the microwave. If you're a Baptist, Jesus died for your most embarrassing moments, and LDS or no LDS you need spontaneous salvation. Anybody beside me like french beans?