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by Does it matter? on June 14th, 2011

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True/False:Christian but different is the best way to categorize Mormons http://indianapolismormontemple.org/new-testament-christianity .html

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  • by John Cox will be back April 6th 2013 on June 19th, 2011
    voted: True

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    Selected by the asker, Does it matter?. (What's this?)

    Well it depends on what you mean by "best way" if you mean the most accurate then I would be inclined to say "Modern Day Christian" is the best way, or perhaps "Christian but actually Christian" might be better ;^)
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    If however, by best you mean "most diplomatic" and "offering the clearest understanding to those unfamiliar with the church and it's teaching in comparison to other Christian faiths" then yes it is certainly the best.
    And for one I feel language was made for communication and so I think it's better to be understood than technically correct. So Christian but differant gets my vote as "the best way to categorize Mormons"
    (You'll note that is precisely how Answerbag has catagorized us and most almanacs and encyclopedias as well).

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  • by landmarker on June 14th, 2011
    voted: False

    landmarker

    the Mormon plan of salvation does not emphasize the sufficiency of Christ for eternal salvation,but the works of the believer. therefore it is not a christian faith

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  • by Mister IT is trying to Liahona outta here on June 22nd, 2011
    voted: False

    Mister IT is trying to Liahona outta here

    Mormonism isn't Jewish, Christian, or Islamic - though it has takes forms, terms, and rites from all three. However, it defines the underlying meaning and content of those forms, terms, and rites thus making it it's own unique religion.

    As Richard Land, of the Southern Baptist Convention stated well:

    "I think the fairest and most charitable way to define Mormonism would be to call it the fourth Abrahamic religion — Judaism being the first, Christianity being the second, Islam being the third, and Mormonism being the fourth. And Joseph Smith would play the same character in Mormonism that Muhammad plays in Islam."
    (see http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1675308,00.html )

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  • by whew6 on July 20th, 2011
    voted: False

    whew6

    I voted false, because I am not so sure this is the best way to define Mormons. Although we certainly are different, than all other churches and we share very few of the same doctrines. At least we do not teach and believe those doctrines in the same way. However, all Orthodox Christian Churches believe we are not the same as they, and they are right. But for them to claim we are not Christian, is not accurate. Now if they want to say we are not Christian in the same way they believe a Christian should be, then I would agree. But then that also allows us to say the same thing about them. And we would both be right, in our assumptions. However, at least one of us should either be right, or we may both be wrong. So which is it? I can only speak for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, although not officially, but as a member.

    The Bible tells us...there are 4 steps to becoming a member of Christ's Church, whose members were called Christians. (Acts 2;37,38) Those 4 steps are...1.Faith in Jesus Christ. 2.Repent of all our sins. 3.Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins. 4.Receice the Gift of the Holy Ghost. Now all Christian Churches can comply with steps #1,#2, but steps #3 and #4 require that one hold the Priesthood of God as did the Apostles of old. And since that Priesthood was taken from the earth at the death of the Apostles, they cannot qualify for steps #3 and #4. However, since John the Baptist returned and ordained Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdrey to the Aaronic Priesthood, which has the authority to baptize, we can comply with step #3. And since a short time later, in 1829 AD. Peter, James and John also returned and ordained Joseph and Oliver to the office of Apostle, we can now also comply with step #4. And we are the only Church on earth that can make this claim. And if anything, we should be the ones standing on street corners and shouting at the top of our lungs, interrupting your conferences and Church meetings, as some of your Churches do to us. But that is not the way the Lord would have us behave. In fact we do not even mind if you folks want to call yourself Christians, it doesn't offend us in the least. We love you in spite of all you believe about us. It is Christ who will make the final judgment and we will wait for that day.

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  • by Joseph Smith was a fraud and Eisegete on June 15th, 2011
    voted: False

    Joseph Smith was a fraud and Eisegete

    Mormons are not Christian in any sense of the word. Their doctrine is blasphemy and heresy. They believe in a multitude of gods and that Jesus is Satan's brother. Among many other disgusting anti biblical beliefs

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  • by ConservativelyLiberal on June 14th, 2011
    voted: False

    ConservativelyLiberal

    I disagree. What books and prophets a religion adheres to is the primary method of distinction(at least in my mind). Jew have the OT and moses, christians hold to the NTand jesus, muslims to the qu'ran and mohammed, and mormons to the BoM and to smith. Since they have a new book and a new prophet, they're no longer what I consider christian.

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  • by Does it matter? on June 14th, 2011
    voted: True

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    For convenience this is the text of the link in the question:

    Christian but Different
    Representatives of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are often asked whether the Church is becoming more “mainstream” over time.

    If the term “mainstream” means that Latter-day Saints are increasingly viewed as a contributing, relevant and significant part of society — particularly in the United States, where there are now more than six million members — then, of course, the answer is “yes.” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, founded in New York State in 1830 with just six members, is today the fourth largest church in the United States by independent estimates.

    It follows that its members are found at every level of society — in business and agriculture, in education and the sciences, in political parties and in government, in the entertainment industry and in the news media. In fact, people are much more likely to be familiar with individual Latter-day Saints as friends, neighbors and working colleagues than they are with the Church institution itself or with its teachings. This also applies in many other nations outside the United States.

    If being described as “mainstream” means the Church loses the very distinctiveness of the beliefs that are at the heart of its message, the answer is different. While respecting the divergent views of other people of faith, members and Church leaders want to be clear about the beliefs that help define Latter-day Saints.

    The following are some of the more important differences in belief and practice between The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and other Christian churches.

    Restoration
    Because Latter-day Saints believe that divine apostolic authority was lost from the earth after the death of the ancient apostles, a restoration of that authority was necessary. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe that restoration began in the early 1800s with revelations to the young Joseph Smith.

    Trinity
    Among the most important differences with other Christian churches are those concerning the nature of God and Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. Together, these form what is commonly referred to as the Holy Trinity in many churches and as the Godhead by Latter-day Saints. We believe that the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost are three separate and distinct persons who are one in their purpose and doctrine.

    Modern Prophets, Continuing Revelation and
    New Scriptures
    Latter-day Saints believe that God still speaks to humankind, that He has called new apostles and prophets and that revelation flows today as it did anciently. Further, many of those revelations have been formally incorporated into new volumes of scripture. These include the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ; the Doctrine and Covenants, a collection of revelations to Joseph Smith and subsequent presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; and the Pearl of Great Price, which includes the writings of Moses and Abraham as well as contemporary writings of Joseph Smith.

    Plan of Salvation
    Latter-day Saint theology embraces what Mormons refer to as the “plan of salvation.” The topic covers the pre-mortal state of all mankind, the reasons why God created the world, the nature and purpose of our life here and what future awaits us in the next life.

    Temples and Their Purpose
    The primary purpose of temple work is to “seal” or unite families together, with the expectation that those relationships continue beyond death. The same temple rites can be performed for those who have died. There is no counterpart to temple practices in other Christian churches.

    Missionary Program
    This is a difference in practice rather than in doctrinal belief, since many Christian churches send out missionaries to preach the gospel. However, the missionary program of the Church is distinctive in sending missionaries to fellow Christians as well as non-Christian people, and recognizable for the sheer number and distribution of missionaries, for the length and variety of their service and for their appearance and their preaching of a restored gospel.

    Lay Ministry
    The Church of Jesus Christ has no full-time professional clergy at the congregational level, where all leaders serve as volunteers. Even at the highest levels of the Church, leaders who are called to full-time Church Service in order to serve a lifetime calling as special witnesses of Jesus Christ and to oversee the Church worldwide only receive a minimal living stipend.

    Health Practices
    Abstinence from alcohol among religious faiths is not unique to Latter-day Saints. However, among Latter-day Saints, abstinence from alcohol is expected to be total, as is the abstinence from tobacco, tea, coffee, and harmful habit forming drugs.

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