Are Mormons and JW's considered Christians? And do they consider other sects Christian?

Question

Seriously wondering given that many of them I speak too from these sects seem to feel that they
are the true saved ones

Answer 1

Hi friend. Mormons believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ, and that salvation comes through Him, so yes, we are Christian. This same definition applies to other Chrisitan denominations as well. 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 .

Answer 2

Blah blah blah. Who is anyone else to decide whether or not I am a Christian?

Jesus Christ is my Saviour. He atoned for my sins. Salvation comes only through Christ. I strive to follow Him and live His teachings to the best of my abilities and knowledge.


I do not believe any particular sect or denomination are "the true saved ones." We have all been redeemed by Jesus Christ.



EDIT: I said nothing about which religions have more truth than others socko. I simply said that anyone could be considered the "true saved ones" as Jesus died for all, not just those of a certain denomination.

And we DON'T believe that Jesus came about as the result of physical relations between God and Mary. That is a misquoted, taken out of context OPINION, not doctrine.


We don't have our own version of the bible. We read the KJV.

Answer 3

I just read Gumbys answer.
The last I heard the Mormons claimed they are the "One True Church." They claimed only Mormons go to the "highest" heaven.

As a child I wondered about the evil Catholics they taught us to dislike. They liked to bad mouth Baptists as well.

They claim some of the Bible is incorrect but not once did they ever tell us what passages are incorrect. I bet it's still that way.

That church drives me nuts trying to keep up with what they are believing this year. Then they all turn around and claim they have always believed the way they believe "this year". For instance our congregation was never told we would be "Gods". It was hidden from us. Actually I think that belief did not exist when I was a member.

We were given lots of reasons for polygamy but coming on R&S I learn they are now saying it was "commanded by God". I grew up in the Mormon church and never once heard it was Gods commandment.

I know this church changes with the winds. Next year they will be believing something different.

Answer 4

“YOU will be witnesses of me both in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the most distant part of the earth.” (Acts 1:8) Such were the parting instructions of Jesus to those who would be Christians, to those who would follow him.
The New York Times (March 18, 1957) quoted Dr. Robert J. McCracken as saying: “The churches are full of half-believers of a casual creed. Ask the majority of church members what they believe and after a few halting, fumbling sentences they would be through, and for lack of intellectual understanding, not of words.” Are these proving themselves to be Christians by obeying the command of the Lord God to be his witnesses? No! But giving evidence that Christendom is well aware of the fact that in their midst is a group that does fit the description, Marcus Bach in an article on Jehovah’s witnesses published in The Christian Century asks: “How shall we deal with them? What shall we do? . . . There is but one answer: Jehovah’s Witnesses are not a threat, but a challenge calling once more upon the traditional church to—witness!” Jehovah’s witnesses know why they are Christians—to witness, as did their Master.
There There.

Answer 5

We Mormons consider ourselves Christians and consider all else who believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God, the Savior of the World, as Christians too.

Answer 6

So in that case; who's gonna reach the city gate first? Remember what the Almighty said, "The ones that are first will be last, and the ones that are last will be first." I believe every word the God Almighty speaks. I hang on to every word. Now because I am not yet baptized (but Christ Jesus is the love of my life), Christians put me waaaay in the back. So that answers your question...........I will be one of them that will be first.

Answer 7

A Christian is one who actually follows Christ's teachings, not one who is just considered Christian by others.

There can only be one true religion- not all the contradictory ones.

I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses, so obviously I think that's the true one, or else I wouldn't be there.

Answer 8

I feel that anyone who accepts Jesus Christ as their Savior, and tries to follow in his example of loving everyone, is a Christian. I am Mormon and I am a Christian.

Answer 9

They claim to be Christians but they have to have their own literature including a their own version of the Bible to support their doctrines.

JWs do not both of them do not believe in hell and they have their own versions of afterlife. When looked at those issues, it should be clear to anyone that they are not Christians. They are more like Christian wanna-bes, because they believe in Jesus, but they just do not believe He is who He says He is.

Mormons believe that Jesus was born in a result of the sexual relationship.

Mormons believe Jesus is an archangel Michael.

God loves them, and His offer is the same for them. Jesus is the Savior God, even if they do not accept Him as Jesus who is also the Father God.

Answer 10

Of coarse they are believers of Jesus Christ. They have different doctrines because of interpretations they believe. Know would you show me the church that you believe has the true doctrine of Jesus Christ. Pleasssse.