Mitt Romney is not a Christian.
2007-11-28 00:55:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
First off, who are you to judge who is or isn't a Christian. Jesus tells us.."Judge not, least ye be judged."
"A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ as presented in the New Testament."
–adjective 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: Spain is a Christian country.
3. of or pertaining to Christians: many Christian deaths in the Crusades.
4. exhibiting a spirit proper to a follower of Jesus Christ; Christlike: She displayed true Christian charity.
As Latter-Day Saints (Mormons as you call us) we follow the New Testament teachings of Christ, just like every other demonination of Christianity. And we continue to follow in the way that Christ set up His church when He was here on earth.
I believe that I am a Christian, I accepted Christ as my Savior and asked Him to forgive my sins. And I follow His teachings to the best of my ability, as any Christian would. Now let me ask you, do you believe that I am not a Christian because I am a Latter-Day Saint?
2007-11-28 01:16:55 · answer #1 · answered by ~Niecey~ 4 · 8⤊ 1⤋
Being that at one time in my life i was mormon. The reason they choose to call them selves christians is because they share some of the most basic beliefs.
ie no sex before marriage
ie you worship one god
There is nothing wrong with them calling them selves christians. Why isn't Mitt Romney a Christian. because he's mormon. Well thats kind of silly you can't support an arguement with what you are argueing about.
Yes the founding father told them that more then one wife was what god wanted. But also those who believed it also left the church. And most mormons do not believe in the marriage of more then one wife. Most denounce it, as well as those who do practice it are ex communicated from the chuch.
2007-11-28 09:06:53 · answer #2 · answered by lovelyinkedlady0613 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Why do Baptists call themselves Christians? And Catholics? Because, like Mormons, they believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ and that salvation comes through Him.
Why do I call my pet Rex a dog? Because he has four legs and a tail, and barks. That's how we use words. To accurately identify things.
That's what "Christian" is. It's a word that has an actual meaning, and that meaning is not "someone who belongs to my same religious club and thinks just like I do." Mormons believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ, and that salvation comes through Him, so yes, we are Christian. It is not true that most other Christian denominations consider Mormons to be non-Christian. A recent poll suggested that half of white evangelical Christians do believe that Mormonism is a Christian religion. The percentage of other denominations who feel that way is likely to be even higher.
Because Mormons believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ and consider him to be the way to salvation, they are clearly a Christian denomination. It is true that they are not an orthodox denomination (they are neither Protestant, Catholic, nor Eastern Orthodox), because they don't accept the post-New Testament creeds, but their Christ-centered theology clearly qualifies them for the Christian label.
The only reason there is even any debate on this subject is because of certain fundamentalist Christians. Most objective scholars agree that Mormons are Christian. Consider this quote from an academic book entitled “Anthology of World Scriptures” by Robert E. Van Voorst.
“…the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints…see themselves as Christian, and most experts in comparative religions would view this labeling as basically correct. That they…accept the Christian Bible as their first cannon is a good indicator of this. Moreover, “outsiders” to [Christianity], such as Buddhists, would almost certainly recognize them as belonging to the stream of Christian tradition.”
If you'd like to learn more about the Mormons, visit my site at http://www.allaboutmormons.com .
2007-11-28 13:01:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
It's kinda like how both Republicans and Democrats (and members of other parties) call themselves Americans. They may have different views on how things should be done, but they are still Americans.
We have some different beliefs, but we still look to Jesus Christ for our redemption and salvation. What other qualifications are there?
2007-11-28 13:53:50 · answer #4 · answered by Senator John McClain 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Oh, Ummmm; because we have faith in Jesus Christ -- that's why -- silly us.
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2007-11-28 13:48:08 · answer #5 · answered by Dionysus 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Mormons deny the eternal nature of Christ and thus are per se NON Christians.
2007-11-28 09:02:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 8⤋
trying to fit in
like a square peg in a round hole....everyone knows it is wrong but most wont take a stand against this cult
go to latterdaysaints.com to see what the founder taught. shocking
2007-11-28 08:59:11 · answer #7 · answered by jesussaves 7 · 3⤊ 7⤋
True. Mormonism is an unsaved cult.
2007-11-28 08:58:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 8⤋
Because they follow Christ?
2007-11-28 09:01:27 · answer #9 · answered by Mickey P 4 · 6⤊ 5⤋
Who gives a $h*t.
2007-11-28 09:00:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 9⤋