is it true that LDS people think they can become gods too, or is it the JWs?

Question

so, is it the LDS?

by the way, if none of the above, then what religion believes that?

Answer 1

Jehovah's Witnesses do not believe the bible to teach as LDS apparently do regarding this matter.

While Mormonism and Jehovah's Witnesses are both self-described Christians and while the religions resemble each other in very superficial ways, the truth is that their theologies are markedly different.

As individuals, many Witnesses note that adherents of Mormonism have a reputation for neighborliness and godly love which is too uncommon among self-described Christians.

(John 13:34-35) I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love among yourselves.”


It is also true that Mormonism has managed to recognize a few of the obvious bible truths that continue to evade most of Christendom, such as recognizing that Jesus the Son is a distinct person from God the Father.

(Mark 13:32) Concerning that day or the hour nobody knows, neither the angels in heaven nor the Son, but the Father.

(John 20:17) Jesus said to her: “...For I have not yet ascended to the Father. But be on your way to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father and to my God and your God.’”


Also, it is interesting that only Jehovah's Witness and Mormonism have any real program of lay-ministry in which every adherent is encouraged to preach.

(Matthew 28:19,20) Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded


Jehovah's Witnesses work to spread the Good News about the Kingdom of God, and so that is the focus of their message; they do not work at targeting any specific religion. Of course, "Mormonism" is not a single religion, but the so-called 'Latter-day Saints' tolerance of holiday celebrations, warfare, and nationalism are among the beliefs which Jehovah's Witnesses feel are incompatible with true worship.

It seems best to allow Mormons themselves to describe the uniqueness of their beliefs regarding various post-biblical holy writings, modern-day literal prophesy, the correlation between the physical and spirit realms, and the various levels of grandeur in heaven.

Learn more:
http://watchtower.co.uk/e/lmn/index.htm?article=article_02.htm

Answer 2

The ones that believe that they can progress to be gods, and have planets under their authority are the LDS, not the JW.

Answer 3

That would be the LDS. The JWs believe that earth will be renewed as a paradise for them-only to live on.

Answer 4

How about what the Bible says?

We are 'Called to be saints' Not the RC variety chosen by fallible men.

Romans 1:7 'To all at Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints.'

These are those who as in Acts 2:38 the Apostle Peter said must 'repent and be baptised in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.'

This baptism wasn't your 'sprinkling' but going right down into the water and coming up to newness of life (like the Ethiopian eunuch).

1 Cor. 1:2
'To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those in every place call upon the name of the Lord Jesus Christ,....'

Whatever anyone believes it surely must be what does the LORD God say and what does His son the Lord Jesus say.

As I read on the side of a church some years ago: '..follow the maker's instructions'

Answer 5

The LDS believe in progression throughout the eternities.
If we are true and faithful in all things, we will be able to become like God our Father and live forever in the family unit, working with Him to bless and exalt our children.

This understanding of God’s purposes and our potential is a great blessing in raising an earthly family. Everything you do in your family here on earth should prepare you and your children to be like our Heavenly Father and to live in and lead eternal families. As a parent—you are training infinitely precious children of God to someday be worthy to receive all that the Father has.

There is not a lot of information dealing with this concept. Oddly enough, the most detailed presumptions of this concept are usually presented by critics of the LDS religion (they make all kinds of assumptions based on small statements) in an attempt to render the idea 'silly'. The LDS church itself says little on the subject other than to say that we do believe that we are our Father's children, and have the ability to become heirs to all He has to offer us. We know that He is God with all that that entails.

Answer 6

It's an extremely complicated doctrine that is even disagreed about with the LDS church. We believe in eternal progression. Meaning that we believe we will be constantly and continually learning and progressing. We also believe we are children of God and as such, have divine potential. We do have the potential to become gods and goddesses but we will not be the Almighty God. Nor do I think we could ever be equal to Him. There's a lot of speculation to it, but this is my personal take on it.

BTW, before it is brought up, become a God or Goddess doesn't mean we will have our own planet nor does it mean we will make spirit babies throughout our existence.

Answer 7

Sorta.
LDS believe in a concept sometimes called "eternal progression". Eastern Catholics and Orthodox call this theosis: a belief that spiritual growth does not stop at death.

Psalms 82:6 says "I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High."

In fact, Christ tells us: "Be ye perfect, even as your Father in Heaven"

LDS do not believe that they can be as great as Christ, but we've gotta try our best to be like Him.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

It is LDS teaching, based on a very loose interpretation of 'god' meaning 'mighty one.' This allows them to have a whole pantheon of gods in their belief system, though they don't worship any of those gods other than the one that is supposedly god over planet Earth. They hope to become gods themselves, being worshipped by their own planet-full of people, procreated by themselves.

The JWs say some of their members can become "princes in all the earth" (after Armageddon) but not gods. However, they apply the same interpretation of 'mighty one' to Jesus who, they say, is 'a god'. Further, they say 144,000 people will join Jesus in heaven and be on a par with him, as kings and priests ruling over a paradise earth. As the 144,000 are on a level with Jesus when glorified, this surely means there will be 144,001 demi-gods in heaven (even if none of them are worshipped)? I'd like JWs to clear that up - I'm just trying to work out where their logic leads.

Answer 10

LDS, according to a recent New York Times article on Mr. Romney. JWs believe it would be blasphemous to try to be like god, (although Moses became god to Pharoah.) But they have an explanation for that, of course.