It's not the God that they believe in that's important to them, it's the fact that they have different rules and regulations to follow set down by that religion. It is these that different religions have a problem with.

It is not we all believe in the same God that is important here. It is the differences in our in what we believe is required to gain salvation. We believe that there are certain covenants that must be made with God and certain ordinances that must be perform in order to gain salvation. These covenants and ordinances must be administered by someone has received the authority to perform them. We believe that this authority is only held by the priesthood bearers within our church. One of the most important of these is the covenant of marriage that is performed in the temple. In this marriage, the couple are sealed to each other for time and all eternity (not just until death). Since only active members in good standing may enter a temple, members who choose to marry outside of the church are not able to enter into have the marriages sealed. Thus limiting their potential in the next life. Thus our preference for courtship within the church. *************** "Alatea: Priesthood bearers hardly have authority. they are your run of the mill teenagers right off the street!" Again, Alatea is being intentionally misleading (absurdly so). Yes, teenagers may hold a lower level of priesthood authority. However, they are not the ones that lead the Church. The leadership from the congregations to the highest levels in the hands of the adults. Alatea, however, will take just about any opportunity that she can to libel the Church.

Most people who are really serious about what they believe and practice stay away from mixed marriages. This is a sacred agreement that is to be for life. Why would any reasonable person marry (become yoked to) someone with different goals, hopes and ways of doing the most important things of life? Marriage today is hard enough when both partners are pulling together in the same direction. With the divorce rate out of control, doesn't it make sense to join with someone who will help you meet your goals and agree on the most fundamental things of life?

Two Words: Religious Discrimination

I think parents of teens should worry if they let their kids date.

Mormons are cultists. My family is Mormon and they torment me. I think it is because I refuse to join their cult. I call it; "The Cult of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Stalkers."

.. and there you have it. Is every god the God of Abraham? Through Christ we may know the Lord.

I think the parents are more worried about the many rules that Mormons have. For instance, Mormons are not allowed to drink tea or coffee; if the parents are not converted to be Mormons, they would not be allowed to go in the Mormon Temple and witness the wedding ceremony of their children.+4

SHORT ANSWER: Because by not marrying a believing Mormon you may put your very salvation in jeopardy. LONG ANSWER: Unlike other religions one vital aspect of "salvation" in LDS Theology is tied to being endowed in the LDS Temple Ceremony and being sealed for time and eternity so one can enter the "Celestial Kingdom" and be in God the Father's presence. As the official LDS web site states: "Celestial Kingdom The celestial kingdom is the highest of the three kingdoms of glory. Those in this kingdom will dwell forever in the presence of God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ. This should be your goal: to inherit celestial glory and to help others receive that great blessing as well. Such a goal is not achieved in one attempt; it is the result of a lifetime of righteousness and constancy of purpose. The celestial kingdom is the place prepared for those who have "received the testimony of Jesus" and been "made perfect through Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, who wrought out this perfect atonement through the shedding of his own blood" (D&C 76:51, 69). To inherit this gift, we must receive the ordinances of salvation, keep the commandments, and repent of our sins. For a detailed explanation of those who will inherit celestial glory, see Doctrine and Covenants 76:50–70; 76:92–96. In January 1836 the Prophet Joseph Smith received a revelation that expanded his understanding of the requirements to inherit celestial glory. The heavens were opened to him, and he saw the celestial kingdom. He marveled when he saw his older brother Alvin there, even though Alvin had died before receiving the ordinance of baptism. (See D&C 137:1–6.) Then the voice of the Lord came to the Prophet Joseph: "All who have died without a knowledge of this gospel, who would have received it if they had been permitted to tarry, shall be heirs of the celestial kingdom of God; "Also all that shall die henceforth without a knowledge of it, who would have received it with all their hearts, shall be heirs of that kingdom; "For I, the Lord, will judge all men according to their works, according to the desire of their hearts" (D&C 137:7–9). Commenting on this revelation, the Prophet Joseph said, "I also beheld that all children who die before they arrive at the years of accountability are saved in the celestial kingdom of heaven" (D&C 137:10). From another revelation to the Prophet Joseph, we learn that there are three degrees within the celestial kingdom. To be exalted in the highest degree and continue eternally in family relationships, we must enter into "the new and everlasting covenant of marriage" and be true to that covenant. In other words, temple marriage is a requirement for obtaining the highest degree of celestial glory. (See D&C 131:1–4.) All who are worthy to enter into the new and everlasting covenant of marriage will have that opportunity, whether in this life or the next." http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?locale=0&sourceId=d1ef9daac5d98010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&vgnextoid=bbd508f54922d010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD If you're curious what happens to all others - well, here you go (from the same source on the LDS Web Site): "Terrestrial Kingdom Those who inherit terrestrial glory will "receive of the presence of the Son, but not of the fulness of the Father. Wherefore, they are bodies terrestrial, and not bodies celestial, and differ in glory as the moon differs from the sun" (D&C 76:77–78). Generally speaking, individuals in the terrestrial kingdom will be honorable people "who were blinded by the craftiness of men" (D&C 76:75). This group will include members of the Church who were "not valiant in the testimony of Jesus" (D&C 76:79). It will also include those who rejected the opportunity to receive the gospel in mortality but who later received it in the postmortal spirit world (see D&C 76:73–74). To learn more about those who will inherit terrestrial glory, see Doctrine and Covenants 76:71–80, 91, 97. Telestial Kingdom Telestial glory will be reserved for individuals who "received not the gospel of Christ, neither the testimony of Jesus" (D&C 76:82). These individuals will receive their glory after being redeemed from spirit prison, which is sometimes called hell (see D&C 76:84, D&C 76:106). A detailed explanation of those who will inherit telestial glory is found in Doctrine and Covenants 76:81–90, 98–106, 109–112. Perdition Some people will not be worthy to dwell in any kingdom of glory. They will be called "the sons of perdition" and will have to "abide a kingdom which is not a kingdom of glory" (D&C 76:32; 88:24). This will be the state of "those who know [God's] power, and have been made partakers thereof, and suffered themselves through the power of the devil to be overcome, and to deny the truth and defy [God's] power" (D&C 76:31; see also D&C 76:30, 32–49)."

This is an interesting and excellent question. I feel this goes way beyond Christianity... First off, Mormonism is not a Christian religion. This have been shown time and again. The LDS church fights a strong fight to deceive people into believing that they are not only a christian church, but the one and only christian church. Although this is a resent philosophy within the LDS cult. The "soul" purpose is to gain favor within the community of people that belong to or occasionally attend an actual Christian church. So, when a person who is Christian has a friend or family member, who wants to get involved with this sect... well they do intervene and show the prospective person exactly what the bible says about such cults. I also think this spans beyond religion and into the secular world. Many have stated that God is racist because comments about Jews marrying Gentile. And similar statements. God is an all knowing being, he wants what is best for his children. If I grew up in one a country where the man is the absolute head of the house hold... (now get off your soap box and relax. This does not preclude that the man is an all powerful all controlling etc etc person and the poor little wife just goes along with everything. The wife has just as much of a say as the husband, yet the husband has the responsibility to God for the right decisions being made. He is accountable for what happens to his wife and children.) Now, a woman who grew up in Europe, whee life is extremely liberal, she would not understand this concept. She would fight this idea of (her perception) being controlled. It would be best if the Woman married a man from with in her culture, some one who is familiar and part of the local history of her society. The expectations would be similar from both perspective man and wife. The common household activities would be similar. Am I saying it couldn't work, No Is God saying it couldn't work, no. Any relationship (man and wife that is) is sanctioned by God (as long as the couple is married). When you get married, you enter into a covenant with three beings. You, your spouse and God. Even if you do not believe in God, the covenant is still valid. Gods intent was basically... Why make it difficult, if you are a Christian, why marry a Mormon or a Muslim. The cultures and religious beliefs are so different, argument and expectations are sure to clash. Could it work, sure. Could you eventually bring the other person into a relationship with Christ, sure. ...Be evenly yoked... why make it difficult, marriage is hard enough already. Anyways, thats my thoughts.

its really only the people who are very serious about their religion. i am dating a mormon and her parents have no problems with me ( i have no religion)...

SHORT ANSWER: Because Mormons do NOT "...believe in the same God as other religions" as you assert in your question. This is fallacious. LONG ANSWER: To expound on my main point I will simply point out how the Mormon God differs from the Judeo/Christian God: Judeo/Christian God: There is one God, and one God alone. Mormon God: There are many Gods for other worlds, and each God is equal to the God of this world in terms of His nature. Judeo/Christian God: Is a Being who is unique in nature and species. The Bible says explicitly: "There is none like Him." Mormon God: Men and God are of the same nature or species. Judeo/Christian God: God is the Creator of the Universe - He not only existed before man, He created man. Mormon God: God is an exalted man with flesh and bones. Judeo/Christian God: Human beings cannot become Gods for other worlds as God is God for all worlds. Mormon God: Human beings may become Gods for other worlds as God is God for this world. Judeo/Christian God: The God of this world is the God for all worlds, so He never was a man who had to become God. Mormon God: The God of this world was once a man who became God. Judeo/Christian God: There was no Heavenly Father before the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Mormon God: The Heavenly Father has a Heavenly Father before Him. Judeo/Christian God: God does not need a wife to become God. Mormon God: God needs a wife to become God. Judeo/Christian God: There is nothing that God did not create. Mormon God: There are things that God did not create. Judeo/Christian God: God created Lucifer. Mormon God: Jesus and Lucifer are spirit-brothers of God the Father. Etc., etc., etc. And this is JUST a partial list. You can see a more comprehensive list here: http://www.mormoninfo.org/ And an even more comprehensive list here: http://www.concernedchristians.com/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=42&func=view&id=73131&catid=10#73131 So tell me: If you were a Jew or a Christian would you want your child dating a Mormon? What if you were Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic, etc.? I wouldn't and I don't - especially knowing how so many Mormon youths "Missionary Date" as a means of converting those of other (or no) faiths to Mormonism.

to believe in the creator is one thing,to believe in religion is another. don't get the two mixed up.one has nothing to do with the other.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=mormon+god+vs+Christian+God&btnG=Google+Search&aq=f&oq=&aqi= They don't believe in the same God as Christians do. They have there own man made god. One who is imperfect and makes mistakes. That is because he was a man before he became a god.