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The Saints, or Mormons as they are referred to by church outsiders, [1] assert that they are Christian as they believe in the Jesus Christ of the Bible. However, many outsiders do not agree. The fact that twenty-two percent of recently polled Americans would oppose voting for a Mormon for President causes one to wonder why there is such opposition to Mormonism in its country of origin.
According to a standard dictionary definition of Christians "as believers and followers of Christ", Mormons are Christians. Jan Shipps, a Methodist and noted scholar of Mormonism, is often asked whether she believes Mormons are Christians and responds with questions of whether the question is analytical, analogical, historiographical or theological and religious.
From this viewpoint, Mormonism can be seen to diverge from traditional Christianity in four areas: its views on scripture, the nature of God and the deification of believers; the deity of Christ and the trinity, and finally, salvation.
With respect to scripture, Mormons differ from traditional Christian groups in that they accept extra books in their canon. The Doctrine and Covenants is a compilation of the revelations given to the Priesthood, namely those given to Joseph Smith.
The Book of Mormon is the most controversial addition to the canon. It is a supposed record of ancient groups in the Americas, and begins with a family moving from Jerusalem, shortly before its destruction, to the New World.
The climax of the record is a visit of the resurrected Jesus Christ in the Americas. Although the records, inscribed on gold plates, were lost shortly after this in the fourth century, the burier of the book, Moroni, is said to have returned in the early 19 th century as an angel in a revelation to Joseph Smith and led him to the plates. Smith then translated these into English as the Book of Mormon.
The Church has poured money into an advertising campaign in order to fix their "perception problem," pouring money into the "I'm a Mormon" campaign that features young, diverse Americans talk about their interests and ambitions before identifying as Mormon. And, of course, Mitt Romney's run for presidency did much to bring Mormonism into the mainstream.
The Kolob fascination pops up periodically, appearing on a "craziest Mormon beliefs" list and earning a permanent place on Mormon FAQ pages. But if the latest response doesn't serve to shake misconceptions, it still works to promote the LDS Church. The post is part of a greater series confronting some of the Church's more controversial topics, like attitudes towards race and polygamy.
Religion professor Terryl Givens told the Associated Press that the "church has become fully aware that scholarship and history is a double edge [sic] sword Published by Adam Torkildson on January 31, I am a Mormon, and have been for my entire life.
I talked to many people every day about what we believe, about all sorts of topics. This is one that is misunderstood alot. The Mormon religion is probably one of the most misunderstood religions in the world.
Are they Christian? What do they think happens after death? Humanity is depraved. Unless we have an individual who is truly God and truly man, humanity remains under the wrath of God because no created individual can arise out of Adam to atone for our sin.
This, sadly, is another point where Mormonism is void of any saving power. Furthermore, since Christ is not the eternal God of the Bible, the justice of God in forgiving sinners is called into question. If God the Father is going to justly justify the unjust, then he must do so through the biblical Christ. Christ must be eternal God or we may not have eternal life. This is a direct contradiction to the way to heaven taught in the Bible. In addition to an unsavable Christ, this is a works-based righteousness, which contradicts the teaching of Scripture Rom.
Scripture teaches that we are not saved by our works or efforts or obedience, but by putting faith alone in the Person and finished work of the Jesus of the Bible. But trying hard will not save Rom. Mormonism also teaches a form of salvation offered through vicarious baptism.
A deceased individual can have a baptism performed in the Temple on their behalf. The deceased then have the opportunity to embrace that vicarious work. Yet, Scripture teaches no such thing. Mormons believe in Jesus, they read the Bible, and the book of Mormon.
Words have meaning. The deviations of LDS teaching from the pillar doctrines of the truth are catastrophic. Tragically, the LDS faith is an unsavable system that was off from the start. Despite the outward morality which may exist within Mormonism, it is an unsavable system since it departs from the most essential doctrines; Scripture, God, Christ, and the gospel.
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