A Christian, by definition, is someone who accepts the Nicene Creed, which has been the accepted standard for defining Christian membership of the Christian faith for over a thousand years. As Mormons do not accept the Nicene Creed, and in fact many of their beliefs directly contradict it, they cannot be considered Christians, any more than Jews or Muslims can. Jews and Muslims for example believe in the same creator deity but do not uphold the teaching of the Nicene Creed and are therefore not Christian, just as the Mormons aren't.

It is interesting that you would base your definition of a Christian on his belief in the Nicene Creed, especially since the Nicene Creed did not exist until 300 and some odd years after the death of Jesus. So you mean to tell me that there were no Christians upon the face of the Earth until over 300 years after the death of Jesus? What is the Nicene Creed and who created it? During the Rule of the Pagan Emperor, Constantine, the Christians had a debate about the Godhead. There were two sides to the argument: on the one hand were those who believed that the Trinity was three distinct beings. The other side of the argument consisted of those who believed that the Trinity was made up of three separate personalities wrapped up into one being. Most psychologists today would call a Being such as this a Being with split personalities or multiple personalities. Constantine ordered a council among the top leaders of the Church in Nice. The two arguments were debated and finally voted upon. The latter argument won out, but I must add that the decision was not unanimous. By this time, man had ceased receiving revelation from God. Thus, man was left to decide on doctrine through debate and voting. About the decision, one must ask how much influence did Constantine, with his Pagan beliefs, assert on the Council? It is interesting that throughout the history of the Bible, God revealed his doctrine to his prophets. But then, Constantine, who did not accept Christianity until his deathbed, was in charge of calling councils to clarify the doctrines of the Christian Church with his “Chosen Council of Men”. Why didn’t Constantine accept Christianity sooner? It would make it harder for him to function as Emperor while abiding by the teachings of Jesus Christ. So, if you use the LDS definition of a Christian as one who is trying to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ or who believes in Jesus Christ, you would find it more consistent with the truth, and not as subject to hypocracy and contradictions as the above definition. So, in light of their justification for saying Mormons are not Christians, I would have to say that it is an unfair and biased opinion based on their definition of a Christian.

Chris⋅tian   [kris-chuhn] –adjective 1. of, pertaining to, or derived from Jesus Christ or His teachings: a Christian faith. 2. of, pertaining to, believing in, or belonging to the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ: Spain is a Christian country. 3. of or pertaining to Christians: many Christian deaths in the Crusades. 4. exhibiting a spirit proper to a follower of Jesus Christ; Christlike: She displayed true Christian charity.

As an atheist, I find it strange how the Christian churches fight each other. Nothing is more destructive or more of a threat to Christianity than Christians themselves. It's amazing how un-Christlike so many of you are. The hatred of Mormons, JWs, and Catholics from the "True Christians"(tm) on here is sure to push many more theists to atheism. Thanks for your help.

But they are as Christian as Christians are Jewish. I say that because in both cases they take the holy book of the other and say 'oh, except it's not explained properly, there are extra bits'.

because they are CRAZY!!! short sweet and to the point

1. Mormons believe in extra-biblical Scriptures (most notably The Book of Mormon) 2. Mormons believe in three Personages forming the Godhead instead of three Beings forming one God. 3. Mainstream Christians dislike Mormon missionary efforts.

It boils down to doctrinal differences. Most aren't too major, but a few are.

Don't know and don't care either. Let them all hash it out, hopefully, none will survive it