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Question

Romney said Jesus is his savior -- does that mean Jesus is the messiah?

I read that Mormons don't believe in the trinity. Is that true? Do they believe that Jesus is divine?

I was told that Jews are not condemed to eternal torment. Is that because Mormons have been Baptising them after death?

I'm simply curious -- please no lengthy explanations.

Those who don't "believe" Mormons are Christians need not respond. You'll get a thumbs-down. Please let the Mormons answer for themselves!
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Reg says: "The soul's destination is determined only by man's decision, his decision to accept God's mercy or not."

Since you don't believe Jesus is God, then it's not necessary to accept Jesus in order to receive God's mercy. Right?

Do you pray "through" Jesus when you pray to God?
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Answer 1

Mormons believe in Jesus, God, and the Holy Ghost, but they think that they are three seperate entities who between them make up the office of 'God', whereas the majority of christians believe that God, Jesus, and the Holy Ghost are all parts of one deity 'three in one' as opposed to 'three and seperate.

It's a pretty simple difference (not the only difference) but it's one that is a sticking point for some reason.

Fortunately after I was about 8 years old, I realized that Mormonism (along with all other religion) was a load of crap.

It took me a while to totally realize how religion uses fear to control your mind. I have been so much happier since throwing off the fear and lies.

Answer 2

Yes, we Mormons believe that Jesus is our Savior and that He is the Messiah.

It is true that we do not believe in the trinity doctrine that many other Christians do. We do believe in God, the Eternal Father, in Jesus Christ His Son, and in the Holy Ghost. However, we do not believe they are "three in one", instead we believe they are all divine, and all seperate, yet united in purpose. An answer from one, or a command from one, is the same as an answer or command from either of the other two.

We do not baptise Jews after death, unless a member of the church has Jewish relatives and that member submits their names for their work to be done in the temple. For a while the church sought out names of Holocost victims and performed temple work on their behalf. However once it was brought to the attention of the church that the Jewish leaders were offended by this and did not want it to happen anymore it was stopped and the work and names that had been done was removed. The only work now done for Jews is done by those who can prove a family connection, this is the same process that is used by those who are not Jews. Personally, if I were Jewish, I think it would offend me as well to know that the faith I adhered to all my life could be taken away without anyone in my family knowing what happened.
We believe that most of humanity will attain some level of heaven when all is said and done. We believe in three levels of heaven. We do believe that not all will recieve a heavenly reward, but those that don't will be very few.
Also, the work that is done in the temple does not automatically mean that the person who is dead for whom the work is being done for automatically become Mormon. It is still their choice. If they decide to accept this work, then so be it. If not, then that is their choice as well.

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Answer 3

There are 3 members of the Godhead. God the Father, Christ, and the Holy Ghost. They are perfectly united in purpose, but 3 distinct beings.

Jesus Christ is the god of the Old testament and the Messiah.

It's worth pointing out that the "trinity" was something voted on about 400 years after Christ's death by the Catholic church. It does not appear in the Bible.

We believe that Jesus is divine.

There will be all kinds of people in "heaven" and hell both. Mormons, atheists, Jews, Muslims. God is the ultimate judge.

Hope that helps.

Answer 4

LDS (Mormons) believe the Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world, that he atoned for our sins, and because of Christ we can receive exaltation.

Mormons believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, our Divine Redeemer. Mormons believe that there are three members of the Godhead, which are. God the Father, his Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost. All three are divine. All three are separate personages, one in purpose, but not one in body. They are separate personages.

Mormons believe, based on Bible teachings, (ie I Corinthians 15:29 among others) that God being a just God, allows those of his children that did not have the opportunity to hear the Gospel while living on the earth, an opportunity to hear it in the next life. However, those deceased persons still would need to receive of baptism and other holy ordinances. How can a deceased person get baptized you may ask? By those living here on the earth to do it vicariously (in their behalf) for them. Paul mentions this in his first epistle to the Corinthians. And it is also how the heart of the sons are bound to the fathers as mentioned by Malachi (Malachi 4:6)

We do not believe that certain people can avoid eternal torment or are not condemed just for being Jew or any other. If they do not confess the name of Christ as their Savior they cannot be saved. However, by doing "work" for the dead, ie performing baptisms in their names, we give them the opportunity to accept or reject those saving ordinances in the next life. This work for the dead means nothing if those in the next life reject it. If they accept it, it can represent to God that they have accepted the saving ordinacnes of baptism. this is why it is so important to do these ordinances for our kindred dead.

Answer 5

You will read lots of things about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and lots of it will be totally wrong!

God, the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost make up the "Godhead." They are three distinct individuals. They are not one entity like some churches believe. Jesus is our Savior since he died for our sins, if we repent. He is the Messiah.

I think the only type of "eternal torment" a person might feel is when they have to live with the fact that they are not able to be with God if they didn't live a good life. Knowing that you messed up can be the worst punishment a person can experience.

I could go on and on about this since this is so important to me. I KNOW this is the truth! Check out the link below. You can also email me.

Answer 6

Jesus is the Messiah. It doesn't matter who believes it or not ... even if it is Romney. Jews are not automatically condemned to eternal torment because salvation is universal. It is for everyone. The soul's destination is determined only by man's decision, his decision to accept God's mercy or not.

Answer 7

Mormons do not believe in the trinity. They believe God and Jesus are separate beings, as is the Holy Ghost.

Mormons don't baptize Jews after death, nor do they believe in "eternal torment" for anyone, unless you're talking about the likes of Judas Iscariot.

Lots of misconceptions about Mormonism... they are not a cult, they are Christian....

Answer 8

Others have answered most of your questions so I will focus on the mercy question. Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah, Jehovah of the Old Testament. When the Bible speaks of God, it is usually referring to Jehovah, the God of this world by assignment from the Father. When we speak of God's mercy, we are speaking not only of the Father but also of the Son, Jesus. Jesus is our Lord, our advocate before the Father but also the judge of good and ill. We cannot enter into the Father's Kingdom but by the atonement of Christ and so it is His rules that we have to abide and ultimately be judged. Since we are judged by His rules, we are also dependent upon His mercy. Jesus is divine, having attained Godhood with His Father. When Christ was resurrected and presented himself before the Father, he was glorified with the Father and became perfected, or completed in His mortal progress. He is the proper example for all of us to follow. We can also become perfected with Him in the Father's Kingdom if we will follow Him and obey Him.
Jews, remnants of the House of Israel, God's ancient covenant people, are still in His membrance and will not be ignored. Redemption is most certainly available to them as well as to all of the rest of God's children. The Gospel went first to the seed of Abraham and then to the gentiles, or the remnant of Noah's seed. Then the gospel was lost to the house of Israel and so it was restored first to the gentiles, via Joseph Smith, and then will be returned to the House of Israel so that the first will be last and the last will be first.
One last word, Eternal torment is better defined as God's torment because Eternal is one of His names, thus Eternal life is God's life and Eternal punishment is God's punishment, meaning it is what God sees fit to inflict upon us. It does not mean everlasting or lasting for infinity.

Answer 9

Jesus Christ is the only begotten son of God. He is our Saviour and Redeemer. Yes, he is the Messiah. We do believe in the trinity but not as one being. Three beings, one in purpose.
We don't believe very many people are "condemned to eternal torment". Most humans will receive some degree of glory.
The LDS church members do baptisms for all of their ancestors, whether they are Jewish or something else. It is up to the deceased to decide whether or not to accept the baptism.

Was there anything else you would like clarification on?

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Answer 10

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