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by lbo1971 on August 17th, 2005

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What are the differences between Mormon and Baptist beliefs?

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  • by RogerT on October 13th, 2008

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    1. God. Mormons (common name of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints or "LDS") believe that God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost are three different persons, united in purpose. Jesus Christ is both the spiritual and physical son of God the Father. Jesus Christ atoned for the sins of mankind and is the Savior of the world. The Holy Ghost is a personage of spirit whose primary mission is to bear witness of truth, particularly that Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world.

    Baptists believe that God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit are one person, performing three different roles from time to time.

    2. Priesthood Authority. LDS believe that ordinances such as baptism must be performed with authority to act in God's name, which is called the priesthood. LDS believe that their priesthood authority can be traced in a direct line to Jesus Christ. Priesthood authority is conveyed from one priesthood holder to another by the laying of hands with approval by a presiding priesthood authority.

    Baptists do not believe in any requirement for priesthood authority. Their officers, including pastors and deacons, do not claim to have received direct authority from Christ to perform their roles.

    3. Eternal nature of Family. LDS believe that family relationships can continue in the next life.

    Baptists do not believe that families live together for eternity as family units.

    4. Scriptures. LDS believe that the Bible is the word of God and teaches truth, but allow for the possibility that some of the Bible in the form we have it today may not have been translated correctly over the centuries. LDS believe that God has given scripture to other people in addition to the Jewish nation (the Bible) and that such scriptures include, but are likely not limited to, scriptures given to inhabitants of the American continent (the Book of Mormon).

    Baptists believe that the Bible is perfect, without any error, and is totally true and trustworthy. Baptists do not profess a belief in any communication by God to any people other than the Jewish nation as recorded in the Holy Bible.

    5. Salvation. LDS believe that people are saved by the Grace of God, referred to by LDS as the atonement of Christ, on condition of people repenting and keeping the commandments.

    Baptists believe that it is by grace alone that people are saved. Although believers may fall into sin through neglect and temptation, yet they shall be brought by the power of God through faith unto salvation.

    6. Character of afterlife. LDS believe that there are not just two divisions--heaven and hell--to which people are assigned. Rather, they believe that in God's kingdom are "many mansions" and that people are rewarded based on their degree of righteousness on earth. The three major divisions are the Celestial Kingdom, Terrestial Kingdom, and Telestial Kingdom. All three kingdoms are glorious and represent a reward. LDS believe that in the Celestial Kingdom, people will dwell with both the Father and the Son and that eventually, they can become Gods, although LDS do not believe that they will necessarily be equal to or ever surpass God the Father. LDS believe that only in the highest kingdom will people be able to continue to live as families.

    Baptists believe that after the judgment day, Christ will judge all men. The unrighteous will be consigned to Hell, the place of everlasting punishment. The righteous will dwell forever in Heaven with the Lord.

    7. Attitude towards other religions. LDS believe that all religions have portions of light and truth and that they should respect all religious beliefs. LDS believe that the LDS church possesses the fullness of the gospel and that it is the only religion that has priesthood authority. LDS believe that all people, regardless of their beliefs on earth, will have a chance, either in this life or the next life, to hear the fullness of the gospel and reach the highest kingdom in heaven. All people will be judged primarily based on the way they live their life on earth, regardless of their religion.

    Baptists believe that a person who is not Christian cannot be saved. The billions of people in the world who are muslims, hindus, etc. are condemned even if they never heard of Christ or had any opportunity to accept Christ's teachings. Baptists believe that LDS are not Christian because of the LDS belief in continuing communication between God and man, their belief in the nature of the Godhead as three distinct individuals, and other beliefs that differ from Baptist belief.

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  • by Anonymous on December 13th, 2007

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    The first and most important difference is the concept of God. Mormons believe in the God as described in the Bible. God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Jesus prayed to God the Father, he ascended into heaven to be on the right hand of God. Mormons believe man was made in the image of God. Mormons believe that God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost are one God in purpose (being the salvation of mankind), yet three distinct beings. Baptists believe in the creeds. The Nicene Creed created through the influence of the Roman emperor Constantine to gain greater control over the people. The creed was created through a council in Nicaea in the year A.D. 325 and included churchmen, philosophers, and political leaders. After 125 years of debate and three more major councils, the Nicene Creed was finalized. Anyone who rose in opposition to it was killed. Baptists are a branch from the Roman Catholic church.

    The second is priesthood authority. Mormons believe that when Jesus was on the earth he gave his apostles the authority to lead his church and administer ordinances of salvation, such as baptism. Mormons believe that this priesthood authority was lost to mankind due to the falling away after the apostles deaths. (Isaiah foretold of it Isa. 24:5, 29:13, 60:2; likewise Amos 8:11; and the apostles Acts 20:29, 1 Cor. 11:18, 2 Thes. 2:3, 2 Tim 1:15, 2 Tim 3:5, Titus 1:16, Rev 2:2, Rev 3:16) Mormons believe that Jesus Christ appeared to Joseph Smith Jr. in 1820 and restored His church, The Church of Jesus Christ and in so doing restored the priesthood authority through Peter, James, and John.
    Baptists authority less documented. The first Baptist church organized in America was founded by Roger Williams in Rhode Island in 1638 with no clear claim to priesthood authority directly from Christ.

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  • by Ben is a bit bored with the Internet on April 3rd, 2008

    Ben is a bit bored with the Internet

    The fact that Baptist beliefs can be supported with Archaelogical information,as well as spiritual, from the Bible in a coherant manner, where as ABSOULUTELY NONE of the Mormon ones can from the BoM and the "Book of Abraham" (Which the translation of was completely false). Jeeze, you would think ol' Joseph would have guessed at least one of these theories right. Wait, hang on, I think my cooking pan is talking to me, I need to go and grab my all-seeing rock, be back a bit later.

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  • by AntigoneRising on October 13th, 2008

    AntigoneRising

    The main difference is that the Mormons believe in the Book of Mormon. This book was supposedly given to Joseph Smith by an angel on golden tablets, which he translated. This book is believed to be the Word of God.

    Mormons reject the notion of a Triune God, and believe that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are separate entities. They also have a Holy Mother.

    Mormons have slightly different beliefs about the nature of Heaven, and also believe that punishment/learning in Hell is temporary. http://www.religionfacts.com/mormonism/beliefs/afterlife.htm

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  • by JohnDough on April 5th, 2008

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    Mormonism is so radically different from both Catholicism and Protestantism that I would not be able to classify it as an offshoot of Christianity, but an entirely different religion. I'd say the biggest deviation with Christianity is in the understanding of God, specifically the trinity:

    Intstead of three persons in the one Godhead, Mormons teach the trinity is actually three gods who form one divinity.

    God the Father is an exalted man, who lived on some other planet and has achieved his divine status through a death similar to that of humans.

    God the Father has relatives as well as a wife, the Heavenly Mother, which whom he has spirit children, one of which is Jesus.

    The Holy Spirit is the son of heavenly parents, and was procreated sometime after the creation of the world.

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  • by -O-uknow on April 5th, 2008

    -O-uknow

    Joseph Smith is a hero to one and a zero to the other.

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  • by Jessi_C2552 on January 3rd, 2011

    Jessi_C2552

    Speaking as a born & raised Southern Baptist - I can tell you, most of you guys don't know what you're talking about when you try to explain my religion. Normally I don't get involved in stuff like this, but it was very offensive. If you don't know what you're talking about, be quiet. I am not Mormon, so I will not tell you what the LDS beliefs are. BUT, Baptists believe:
    Baptists are not all about fire and brimstone - that's an old stereotype that has long since been changed. We are tolerant of other religions, but we are also charged by Christ (in Matthew 28:19-20) to "19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” We are supposed to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to everyone - regardless of their religion. And if someone is doing that in a way that offensive or is telling you "You're wrong" they're doing it wrong.
    We do believe in salvation through faith in Christ, and that you do not lose your salvation, nor do you have to work for it. (Ephesians 2:8-9 "For by Grace you have been saved through faith - and that not of yourselves, it is the [free] gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast.") There is no way that we could do enough good deeds, or be nice enough, or whatever to earn our way into heaven. We are not righteous people, and the only way that we can spend eternity with God is to accept the sacrifice of Christ Jesus for us. When it is my time to stand before the Lord, and He looks back in His Book of Life at all the things I've done in my life - He will see next to my name: "Redeemed by the Blood of The Lamb". Because I believe and have professed my faith in God the Father, Almighty Maker of Heaven and Earth. I believe in Jesus Christ His only begotten, conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary; who suffered under Pontias Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. Descended into Hell, and was raised again on the Third day. He now sits at the right hand of the Father and intercedes on our behalf. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and no one comes to the Father but through Him. In regards to prophets - we don't need them any more. Christ's sacrifice allowed the Holy Spirit to dwell within all of us (once you have accepted Christ as your Lord and Savior) and we now are able to communicate intimately with God one-on-one. We don't need an intermediary to carry our requests to God, and we don't need a prophet to interpret and proclaim God's messages to us. He speaks directly to us.
    There were some things I wanted to address directly to an earlier post on here:
    1. Baptists do not believe that all the people of the world will go to Hell if they aren't Christian - regardless of whether or not they have heard of God or Christ. The Bible says that Christ will not return to judge the world until every one has heard the Word of God. And for those that have died already and have not heard, they will be called before God to account for themselves and be judged by Christ. I believe that at this time they will have the opportunity to profess their faith in Him.
    2. The righteous will not be allowed to enter Heaven, because no one is righteous. The 'redeemed' or 'believers' will enter Heaven, because they are covered by the Blood of Christ, the only perfect and righteous sacrifice.
    3. Regarding priesthood authority: We believe that God personally calls you into ministry, so you would then have that authority. Also, the organization of pastors, deacons, etc. is directly outlined in the Bible and is closely followed in the church. These men are held accountable to not only their congregation but also to their fellow church leaders, and of course - to God.
    4. We believe in the Bible as the only Word of God, because the Bible itself states that there will be no more revelations from God until Christ's return.
    5. Families in the afterlife: The Bible tells us that we will get to spend eternity praising God and being in His presence. I believe that I will know my husband and my children and my other family members when I get to Heaven, and I'll be happy that I get to see them, but human beings were created to interact with and praise God. When we get to Heaven, we will have finally been able to live out that design, and I think we'll be a little preoccupied with that.

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  • by Joseph Smith was a fraud and Eisegete on November 30th, 2008

    Joseph Smith was a fraud and Eisegete

    http://www.carm.org/lds/lds_doctrines.htm


    What does Mormonism teach?

    The doctrines of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) are very interesting. Most of the 'odd' ones are not initially taught to potential converts. But they should be. Instead, "they are revealed later as one matures and gains the ability to accept them." The LDS Church tries to make its official doctrines appear Christian but what underlies those Christian sounding terms is far from Christian in meaning.

    Following are the teachings of its officials throughout the years. Please note that these teachings are documented from Mormon writers, not anti-Mormon writers.

    Finally, many Mormons respond that most of the the citations below are not from official Mormon writings, as if that disproves the doctrines they teach. If they are not official, fine. But, if not, then why have the Mormon apostles and high officials taught them, written them, and why are their books sold in Mormon bookstores? The truth is, the following is what Mormons are taught.

    Atonement

    "Jesus paid for all our sins when He suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane," (Laurel Rohlfing, “Sharing Time: The Atonement,” Friend, Mar. 1989, 39.)
    "We accept Christ's atonement by repenting of our sins, being baptized, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and obeying all of the commandments," (Gospel Principles, Corporation of the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1979, pg. 68.)

    Baptism

    Baptism for the dead, (Doctrines of Salvation, Vol. II, p. 141.) This is a practice of baptizing each other in place of non-Mormons who are now dead. Their belief is that in the afterlife, the "newly baptized" person will be able to enter into a higher level of Mormon heaven.

    Bible

    "We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly. . ." 8th Article of Faith of the Mormon Church.

    "Wherefore, thou seest that after the book hath gone forth through the hands of the great and abominable church, that there are many plain and precious things taken away from the book, which is the book of the Lamb of God." (1 Nephi 13:28).

    Book of Mormon

    The book of Mormon is more correct than the Bible, (History of the Church, 4:461.)

    Devil, the

    The Devil was born as a spirit after Jesus "in the morning of pre-existence," (Mormon Doctrine, page 192.)
    Jesus and Satan are spirit brothers and we were all born as siblings in heaven to them both, (Mormon Doctrine, p. 163.)
    A plan of salvation was needed for the people of earth so Jesus offered a plan to the Father and Satan offered a plan to the father but Jesus' plan was accepted. In effect the Devil wanted to be the Savior of all Mankind and to "deny men their agency and to dethrone god." (Mormon Doctrine, page 193; Journal of Discourses, vol. 6, page 8.)

    God

    God used to be a man on another planet, Mormon Doctrine, p. 321. Joseph Smith, Times and Seasons, Vol 5, pp. 613-614; Orson Pratt, Journal of Discourses, Vol 2, p. 345, Brigham Young, Journal of Discourses, vol. 7, p. 333.)
    "The Father has a body of flesh and bones as tangible as man’s..." (D&C 130:22).
    God is in the form of a man, (Joseph Smith, Journal of Discourses, Vol. 6, p. 3.)
    "God himself was once as we are now, and is an exalted man, and sits enthroned in yonder heavens!!! . . . We have imagined that God was God from all eternity. I will refute that idea and take away the veil, so that you may see" (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p. 345
    God the Father had a Father, (Joseph Smith, History of the Church, vol. 6, p. 476; Heber C. Kimball, Journal of Discourses, vol. 5, p. 19; Milton Hunter, First Council of the Seventy, Gospel through the Ages, p. 104-105.)
    God resides near a star called Kolob, (Pearl of Great Price, pages 34-35; Mormon Doctrine, p. 428.)
    God had sexual relations with Mary to make the body of Jesus, (Brigham Young, Journal of Discourses, Vol. 4, p. 218, 1857; vol. 8, p. 115.) - This one is disputed among many Mormons and not always 'officially' taught and believed. Nevertheless, Young, the 2nd prophet of the Mormon church taught it.
    "Therefore we know that both the Father and the Son are in form and stature perfect men; each of them possesses a tangible body . . . of flesh and bones." (Articles of Faith, by James Talmage, p. 38).

    God, becoming a god

    After you become a good Mormon, you have the potential of becoming a god, (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, pages 345-347, 354.)
    "Then shall they be gods, because they have no end; therefore shall they be from everlasting to everlasting, because they continue; then shall they be above all, because all things are subject unto them. Then shall they be gods, because they have all power, and the angels are subject unto them," (DC 132:20).

    God, many gods

    There are many gods, (Mormon Doctrine, p. 163.)
    "And they (the Gods) said: Let there be light: and there was light (Book of Abraham 4:3)

    God, mother goddess

    There is a mother god, (Articles of Faith, by James Talmage, p. 443.)
    God is married to his goddess wife and has spirit children, (Mormon Doctrine p. 516.)

    God, Trinity

    The trinity is three separate Gods: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. "That these three are separate individuals, physically distinct from each other, is demonstrated by the accepted records of divine dealings with man." (Articles of Faith, by James Talmage, p. 35.)

    Gospel, the

    The true gospel was lost from the earth. Mormonism is its restoration, (Articles of Faith, by James Talmage, p. 182-185.)
    Consists of laws and ordinances: "As these sins are the result of individual acts it is just that forgiveness for them should be conditioned on individual compliance with prescribed requirements -- 'obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.'" (Articles of Faith p. 79)

    Heaven

    There are three levels of heaven: telestial, terrestrial, and celestial, Mormon Doctrine, p. 348.

    Holy Ghost, the

    The Holy Ghost is a male personage, A Marvelous Work and a Wonder, (Le Grand Richards, Salt Lake City, 1956, page 118; Journal of Discources, Vol. 5, page 179.)

    Jesus

    The first spirit to be born in heaven was Jesus, (Mormon Doctrine, page 129.)
    Jesus and Satan are spirit brothers and we were all born as siblings in heaven to them both, (Mormon Doctrine, p. 163; Gospel Through the Ages, p. 15.)
    Jesus' sacrifice was not able to cleanse us from all our sins, (murder and repeated adultery are exceptions), (Journal of Discourses, Vol. 3, p. 247, 1856.)
    "Therefore we know that both the Father and the Son are in form and stature perfect men; each of them possesses a tangible body . . . of flesh and bones." (Articles of Faith, by James Talmage, p. 38).
    "The birth of the Saviour was as natural as are the births of our children; it was the result of natural action. He partook of flesh and blood - was begotten of his Father, as we were of our fathers." (Journal of Discourses, Vol. 8: p. 115).
    "Christ was begotten by an Immortal Father in the same way that mortal men are begotten by mortal fathers" (Mormon Doctrine," by Bruce McConkie, p. 547).
    "Christ Not Begotten of Holy Ghost ...Christ was begotten of God. He was not born without the aid of Man, and that Man was God!" (Doctrines of Salvation, Joseph Fielding Smith, 1954, 1:18).
    "Elohim is literally the Father of the spirit of Jesus Christ and also of the body in which Jesus Christ performed His mission in the flesh ..." (First Presidency and Council of the Twelve, 1916, God the Father, compiled by Gordon Allred, pg. 150).

    Joseph Smith

    If it had not been for Joseph Smith and the restoration, there would be no salvation. There is no salvation [the context is the full gospel including exaltation to Godhood] outside the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, (Mormon Doctrine, p. 670.)

    Pre-existence

    We were first begotten as spirit children in heaven and then born naturally on earth, (Journal of Discourse, Vol. 4, p. 218.)
    The first spirit to be born in heaven was Jesus, (Mormon Doctrine, page 129.)
    The Devil was born as a spirit after Jesus "in the morning of pre-existence," (Mormon Doctrine, page 192.)

    Prophets

    We need prophets today, the same as in the Old Testament, (Articles of Faith, by James Talmage, p. 444-445.)

    Salvation

    "One of the most fallacious doctrines originated by Satan and propounded by man is that man is saved alone by the grace of God; that belief in Jesus Christ alone is all that is needed for salvation." (Miracle of Forgiveness, Spencer W. Kimball, p. 206.)
    A plan of salvation was needed for the people of earth so Jesus offered a plan to the Father and Satan offered a plan to the father but Jesus' plan was accepted. In effect the Devil wanted to be the Savior of all Mankind and to "deny men their agency and to dethrone god." (Mormon Doctrine, page 193; Journal of Discourses, vol. 6, page 8.)
    Jesus' sacrifice was not able to cleanse us from all our sins, (murder and repeated adultery are exceptions), (Journal of Discourses, Vol. 3, p. 247, 1856.)
    Good works are necessary for salvation, Articles of Faith, p. 92.)
    There is no salvation without accepting Joseph Smith as a prophet of God, (Doctrines of Salvation, Vol. 1, p. 188.)
    "The first effect [of the atonement] is to secure to all mankind alike, exemption from the penalty of the fall, thus providing a plan of General Salvation. The second effect is to open a way for Individual Salvation whereby mankind may secure remission of personal sins (Articles of Faith, by James Talmage, p. 78-79.)
    "As these sins are the result of individual acts it is just that forgiveness for them should be conditioned on individual compliance with prescribed requirements -- 'obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.'" (Articles of Faith p. 79).
    "This grace is an enabling power that allows men and women to lay hold on eternal life and exaltation after they have expended their own best efforts" (LDS Bible Dictionary, p. 697).
    "We know that it is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do," (2 Nephi 25:23).
    Trinity, the
    The trinity is three separate Gods: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. "That these three are separate individuals, physically distinct from each other, is demonstrated by the accepted records of divine dealings with man." (Articles of Faith, by James Talmage, p. 35.)
    "Many men say there is one God; the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost are only one God. I say that is a strange God [anyhow]--three in one and one in three. . .It is curious organization… All are crammed into one God according to sectarianism (Christian faith). It would make the biggest God in all the world. He would be a wonderfully big God--he would be a giant or a monster." (Joseph Smith, Teachings, 372).

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  • by singwell-is off researching a lot on October 13th, 2008

    singwell-is off researching a lot

    The differences begin with the attitude towards the Bible.
    Baptists, like all mainline Christians, believe that the Bible is the word of God, and that it has been transmitted accurately over the centuries (textual criticism and archaeology support this view).
    Therefore, what is revealed in the Bible is what is necessary for salvation.
    One crucial theological point is found in Hebrews 1:
    " 1 In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways,
    2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe.

    3 The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven."

    This sums up Biblical revelation: the prophets (old Testament) and Jesus (new Testament). It is clear from this passage that there is to be no more major revelations until Jesus returns.

    However, the LDS claim that there was a further revelation, one that became known as the Book of MOrmon. Even a summary look can see that the Book of MOrmon has nothing to do with the historical revelation of God, as described in the Old and New Testaments, but takes away from it, by adding "new" revelations about the nature of God and his plan of salvation.
    These revelations are supposed to have taken place in a subsequent appearance of Jesus in the Americas, which is not even hinted at in the New Testament.

    So what do Baptists and other Christians make of this?
    There is another very salient teaching in the New Testament, summed up in Galatians 1:8
    But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let him be eternally condemned!

    Since an "angel from heaven" is supposed to have brought this different gospel, the inference is clear.

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  • by amylou on November 11th, 2009

    amylou

    I have read much of what is here and there is so much truth to the exact notation of the mormom beliefs. I am sure that there have been nearly 150,000 changes to their own doctrines since Joseph Smith, which tells me that there is not eternal truth to it. The person, Joseph Smith, has been recorded in public records as a fraud, stone seer and working under demonic power (dark powers) so I do believe that he saw these things as a HUGE DECEPTION. The fact that he took many wives and encouraged this, shows his move from the bible for personal pleasures. Jesus taught only one man, one woman. THE BIBLE IS THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH- nothing can ever be added, taken away, or confused. The mormons have done all of that to establish a cult of human diefication (even so in the temples) that is a form of humanism, not relying on Jesus or God as the absolute authority- These are same pagan gods worshipped in old days. As Solomon said there is no new thing under the sun, just new vessels. Also, there is absolute scientific evidence of DNA studies that no such tribes in the Americas (of the Jewish decents they proclaim) existed. NO ONE HAS EVER PROVEN THE BASIS FOR THIS OR SEEN THE TABLETS and the church leadership knows it is disprovable. Amormom biologist who was a bishop proved this and left the church as the big guys could not support any evidence of such nonsense.

    PRAY THAT MEMBERS get a visitation of the true holy spirit to break the spirit of deception and lies that they are immersed in- they do believe in so many practices that are forbidden in the bible- and the very nature of who God and Jesus are and will be is broken down by their assumption that they can become gods themselves. Baptism of the dead (communication with) is an abomination to the Lord and they will be judged harshly for that. I believe this is why they work so hard to be perfect, so they can become gods and godesses. That is admirable but incorrect. THey cannot ever get through the gates of heaven unless they accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior, and only by His blood shed and by his grace are they possibly saved. Jesus asked "who do you say that I am?" is He the son of the living God, the same alpha and omega that we believe- NO!!!The total holiness is not accepted, as they think they were begun as humans or body forms. No such thing- that lessens the completeness and infinite power and authority of God. There is a sense of human destiny apart from the work of the cross and one's total acceptance of that in humility and service to the Lord, that I see in members. They have a false sense of security in who they are- I am only what Jesus is and has been in me and I will only observe what he commands me to. I am afraid to stray from His word. Also, they serve their own, not the whole body of Christ, which is another sign of cult and the purpose of missions is not to win others to Christ as Lord and Saviour but is to convert to their way alone. They are exclusive unless for the purpose of conversion and they excommunicate those who disbelieve or question the many inconsistencies of the confusing and everchanging beliefs of LDS.

    I have studied the book of mormon and they do esteem that as holy and even holier than the bible- they see it as flawed. To see God's Holy Word as flawed is to be an unbeliever. Where unbelief is possible, then is not anything possible??? It is a pagan form of worship.

    I pray that the walls of the temples will be broken down by the hand of God himself. The self actualization that is taught, not GRACE alone by Jesus Blood,is going to keep many from the gates of heaven. Jesus will say "who are you who did works in my name... but I will say I did not know you" these were hardworking spiritualists. They serve their own, not the body of Christ and teach that theirs is the only way- that is really blaspheming God's plan for the Church. I do not think they will be raptured due to total deception. They are led astray from the true flock of the Body of Christ.

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  • by Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot on April 24th, 2009

    Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot

    I'm giving them a break because I have not delved too deeply. It's like Scientology. It sounds so ridiculous that I just have to think a lot as been made up by non-members. I'm trying to be nice here.

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  • by Wall-E on October 8th, 2011

    Wall-E

    I have read both the Bible and the Book of Mormon as well as some other literature distributed by a few other Churches. To me the Bible is pretty straight forward. the Book of Mormon, to me does not say anything that discredits the Bible. I have always wondered about one thing in the Bible though. When Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist it says that Jesus came up out of the water and the Holy Ghost descended upon Jesus in the form of a dove and a voice from Heaven spoke saying this is my beloved Son...
    I just wonder if the Trinity taught by Baptists and other Churches has God being one being, Who was descending like a dove and who was speaking?? I believe the Bible to be true so can someone help me out on this?

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  • by baptist4life on March 24th, 2011

    baptist4life

    Drummergirl15, I am a baptist and we do not believe that if you are not a baptist you will go to hell. We believe that if you are not a christian, have not been saved or taken the lord as your savior then yes, we do believe you will go to hell. I ask that you respect my religion. As for me respecting the mormon religion, NOT A CHANCE IN HELL! Mormons are not Christians. Mormons continually sin. My sister and her husband are Mormon. They are not allowed in our family any more. They convinced my parents to sell their farm and move into one of their farms. My brother in law stated that he wanted them to take care of the farm and the livestock and promised them a place to live for the rest of their lives. So he sold the farm that my parents lived in. He didn't have the balls to tell my dad face to face or even verbally on the phone. He sent him a text telling them that the farm sold and that they will need to get out. He never offered them another place to live. My brother in law has done so many evil things to my family and other people. My parents are also Baptist and we would NEVER do that to our family or friends at that matter. So after many years of experience with Mormons, they are all worthless. They are not Christians or even close to being Christians. They lie, steal and cheat. Those are all sins and I think we all know where sinners go. So, In the after life, I'm sure you will meet them both and their offsprings.
    PS.... make sure you take plenty of sunscreen there! LMAO!!!!

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  • by Jessica_R2170 on January 10th, 2011

    Jessica_R2170

    My sister and brother are trying to get me to convert to becomming a Morman however all my life ive been a Baptist. When I walked into the church I did not see one cross i was in shock. When the elders came over I asked them about it because I found it personally offending and they had explained that it is a distraction in the church. I also brung up another point when asking them how do they know Joseph Smith is a prophet. I had explained that in the bible the prophets were out in the middle of day healing people and such, to me they baseically proved in plain sight that they were from God. So i asked the elders how they know that Joseph Smith is what he says he is and they said by the good works he has done. I explained that according to the Bible the anti christ will come in sheeps clothing, that people will worship him, and im sure you know the rest. Which I really don't mean to offend anyone but that to me sounds like Joesph Smith. Im accutally confused on what to do at the moment. Everyone at the Morman church is so nice they make you feel very welcome almost immediately. However, i'm completely uncomfortable with their teachings they seem pagan in origan like wicca for example. I use to attend a Baptist church but i never felt welcome in all the years I went. When I would see fellow members of the church out like at the store for example when i'd say hi they always ignored me. I persoanlly think a church is a big family that people should get to know one another and be supportive. I'm needing help trying to find a verse in the Bible that states that there will be no more revalations from God until Christs returns. If I could find that verse then the whole morman book would be proven false and it would prove Joesph Smith as a fake. First Cornithians chapter 13 veruse 8 mentions it but frankly I'm not sure if thats it. Please help. God Bless and thank you.

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  • by baby_shaeee on October 16th, 2011

    baby_shaeee

    "Baptists believe that a person who is not Christian cannot be saved. The billions of people in the world who are muslims, hindus, etc. are condemned even if they never heard of Christ or had any opportunity to accept Christ's teachings." This isn't necessarily true. I am a baptist and I do not believe this. We do believe that a person that isn't Christian isn't saved, but they CAN be. Salvation is offered to all men! All people have seen Christ if they have seen creation, because God is in all things.

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  • by Snatchsquach on October 16th, 2011

    Snatchsquach

    Mormons make good bread.

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  • by St. Thomas on December 19th, 2008

    St. Thomas

    Baptist trace there roots back to sixteenth century English Calvinists, but the first true baptist Church was formed in 1833.

    Baptists and Mormons share many beliefs. They can both trace there roots back to Calvinism.

    However Mormons believe in the word of wisdom. No Intoxicants.

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  • by Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot on November 9th, 2008

    Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot

    Usually I can defend the religion. It's the people in it that give it a good or bad name. The Mormon relgion sounds crazy to me, but most of the people are very loving and giving. (Not the crazies in Colorado City or the Utah faction of nutters). I don't doubt that John Smith had visions. Where there is a leader there are always sheep to follow.

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  • by drummergirl15 on December 9th, 2010

    drummergirl15

    I think there isone particular difference i would like to point out not pointed out by other people.... Baptists are all about hellfire and brimstone. If you are not part of their religion basically you're going to hell. i have met really nice baptists. it all depends on who you meet in the church.
    Mormons, let people practice their own religions. We don't put religions down or say that a particular religion is going to hell. I just ask if people can respect that and let us mormons believe what we want to believe. It is rude when people are condemning us, while we would never do that in return. God bless. thanks

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