For Mormons?

Question

I was wondering, what is it exactly that you believe that is different from other Christian religions? I know some people who are Mormon and they seem like really good, honest people. Ive seen a lot of Mormon bashing on here but I dont want to make my opinion about something that i dont know a lot about.

I said for mormons so please dont answer this question if you are not. thank you

Answer 1

lds.org
mormon.org

Those sites explain the main beliefs of our Church. the second one has the beliefs. The first one is the official Church site.

Answer 2

You are asking a lot there. What I would recommend is that you get a copy of the Book of Mormon, and read it for your self.
You can find the complete text online here:
http://scriptures.lds.org/en/contents
as well as other LDS scripture.
Or you could go here:
http://www.mormon.org/mormonorg/eng/basic-beliefs/the-restoration-of-truth/god-is-your-loving-heavenly-father#d
and get a copy to read. There is also an introduction to some of our beliefs on the page that last link leads to.
There is a passage in the Book of Mormon that is shown to almost every person that the missionaries talk to. It is in the last chapter of the book, and contains a promise to all of those who read it. What it says is that when you read the Book of Mormon, then you should remember all that you know to be true about God and Jesus Christ, and compare what you have read in the Book of Mormon to what is in the Bible and then ask God about the truth of what you have read. When you do pray and pray as James directs and pray with "faith, nothing wavering" then God through the power of the Holy Ghost will tell you the truth of what you have read.

Answer 3

We believe that we lived before we came here to earth, as spirits which looked a lot like we do now. This doctrine of the pre-mortal life is humorously portrayed in the video "Saturday's Warrior," if you ever want to check that out. It was produced by Marie Osmond's husband (well, now ex-husband) Brian Blosil.
We believe that God revealed more light and knowledge to modern-day prophets, and that He also revealed more of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to prophets in the New World (in the Book of Mormon), not just the Old World. For some reason there are people who think God only had the Bible in mind, although if you think about it, there is more than one book in any library in the world. We believe that with two witnesses of the divine mission of Jesus Christ, you have two legs to stand on instead of just one.
We believe that the true Priesthood authority, that is to say, the authority of God and Jesus Christ, was restored to the earth following a long apostasy, that it was restored by the actual Apostles Peter, James, and John, as well as John the Baptist, to live men including Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery. If you want to see a true depiction of the Priesthood in action, why not check out Disney's "The Other Side of Heaven," which is the story of Elder John Groberg's mission. Have a happy day, and I send you a gummy (or if you're German, a gummi) bear.

Answer 4

Mormons believe some very exciting truths, among these are:
1. God has a prophet on the earth that he speaks to and is chosen to lead Christ's church on earth.
2. Truth can be accessed and learned.
3. That the Book of Mormon, like the Bible, teaches Gods truth and can help clarify the murky teachings of the Bible.
4. You can be baptized by someone who has the authority to do so.
5. You can receive the gift of the holy ghost as a constant companion.
6. You can learn the true gospel of happiness.
7. You can learn what is required to enter Gods presence again.
8. You can learn what must be done to live with your spouse as husband and wife forever.

So,............

-Invite the missionaries over and learn about the basic teachings
-Read the Book of Mormon humbly and sincerely
-Pray to god, with faith and real intent, and ask him to tell you if it is true of if it is false.

God teaches truth to those who seek it.
Merry Christmas

Answer 5

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormonism) is a beautiful Christian religion. 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.

You should be extremely careful when trying to learn about Mormons from others. There are many who hate the Mormons and spread lies, distortions, and conspiracy theories about them. Others think they understand Mormon doctrine because of "what they've heard," but are actually misinformed.

Because Mormons are Christian, we believe in most of the things that Christians believe, including:

1) Christ is divine and salvation comes only through Him.
2) The Bible is the word of God.
3) Men ought to love one another.

Mormons are a unique branch of Christianity, however. We are neither Catholic nor Protestant, so naturally we have some different beliefs. Most of the differences are minor. One significant difference has to do with the authority to act in God's name. Mormons believe that soon after the death of Christ and His apostles, the early Christian Church was greatly influenced by Greek and Roman philosophies and political pressures. Despite the efforts of many good men and women, the true Church of Christ was eventually lost because of these outside pressures and internal, man-made changes. Mormons believe that God reestablished the original Church of Christ in 1820 through a man named Joseph Smith.

To learn more about Mormons, visit my site at http://www.allaboutmormons.com !

Hope this helps! Mormon Christianity has changed my life by helping me better follow Jesus Christ.

Answer 6

I am Mormon. I think the reason non-Mormon churches believe we are not Christian is due to our belief that God the Father, His Only Begotten Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost, are three separate and distinct personages. We believe that God the Father and Jesus Christ both have glorified, physical bodies of flesh and bone. We believe also that Jesus Christ, under the direction of the Father, created the earth and prepared it for mankind.
Many other Christians believe in the three in one doctrine. Mormons believe that it is three in three. One in "purpose," but three separate beings.

Answer 7

1) We believe that Jesus is a separate personage from the Father and the Holy Ghost. But One with them in Authority and Purpose.
2) We believe He is our Elder Brother. IOW WE are all spirit children of our Heavenly Father, with Jesus being the eldest and the only begotten in the flesh of the Father.
3) Both the Father and the Son have bodies of Flesh and Bone.
4) That Jesus taught that we were to repent and be baptized and keep the commandment for His atonement to have effect in our lives.

That is all I can think of for now. Maybe others can add more.

Answer 8

If you want to know what we believe go to our websites:
www.mormon.org
www.lds.org
There is a lot of misinformation on here.

In short, we believe in God the Father, His son, Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost. We believe they are three distinct and separate individuals who are one in purpose. We believe Jesus to be the only begotten in the flesh. He is our Saviour and Redeemer. Salvation comes only through Christ.

We believe the priesthood has been restored. Through this priesthood, we can be sealed together with our families in our temples for time and eternity. We believe in many other blessings of the priesthood.

We believe in modern revelation. We have a modern prophet, apostles and so forth.

We believe that both the bible and The Book of Mormon are the word of God and that reading and studying both help us to both understand the gospel and help us to become more like Christ.

We do NOT believe every Mormon man will receive his own planet.

We do NOT worship Joseph Smith.

We do NOT wear "magical" or bulletproof underwear.
If you have any questions feel free to email me.

We do NOT practice polygamy.

We do NOT believe we will be constantly having spirit babies in the next life.

Answer 9

Check out www.mormon.org - it is an offical site aimed at people like you who want to learn about our beliefs.

Or you could also try www.lds.org - this site is the main site that members use when they need information, and is aimed more at members. This link will take you directly to the Articles of Faith - which are 13 statements about out most basic beliefs: http://scriptures.lds.org/en/a_of_f/1

Answer 10

In the LDS church, the trinity are all seperate beings. Jesus and Lucifer are brothers, and Jesus is their older brother. God was once a man, and all good LDS men will eventually have their own planet system, where they too will be God. All spirit children need a body, so LDS are encouraged to have as many children as they can, to provide an earthly body.

Finally, "Mormonism teaches that the only difference between Jesus and us is that Heavenly Father, an exalted man with flesh and bones, came to Mary and conceived Jesus 'same way mortal men are begotten by their mortal fathers'. (Mormon Docterine, p. 547,742 by Ezra Taft Benson)

Answer 11

We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.
2 We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam’s transgression.
3 We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.
4 We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.
5 We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.
6 We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.
7 We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.
8 We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.
9 We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.
10 We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.
11 We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.
12 We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.
13 We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul—We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.