how are mormons and christians different?
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Mormons are a cult and are not Christians.
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Catholics are Christian\nNot all Christians are Catholic.\nChristian refers to anyone who believes that Christ was the son of God.  Catholics, Methodists, Mormons, Presbyterians, Lutherans, Jehovah's Witnesses, etc. etc. are all Christians but only Catholics are Catholic!
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I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and I love it!\nWe don't believe in a "different" Jesus than the "Christians" we  believe "in" him differently...we believe He is a separate person from God the Father and they believe the two plus the Holy Ghost are the same person.\n\nIt all comes down to interpretation...Christians interpret who Jesus is differently than we do - as far as whether or not he is the same person as God the Father, therefore they think we don't believe in the same Jesus they do.  We believe Jesus Christ in the bible was born to virgin Mary and Joseph, he suffered and died for our sins, BUT we believe we must do all we can in this life (works some call it) and he will make up the difference for what we are "short" - that is another way "Christians" differ themselves from Mormons.  We do believe there are certain ordinances and covenants you must make in this life to receive the highest degree of glory (Celestial) or exaltation in the eternities...
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Yes, Mormons are Christians.\n\nMormons practiced polygamy until 1890.  It was then abolished.  For more information about the abolishment of polygamy, go here: http://scriptures.lds.org/od/1.\n\nAs far as the Bible, we believe the Bible to believe the word of God as far as it is translated correctly.  There are some mistranslations in the Bible, and as far as the translations are true, the Bible is true in our eyes.\n\nWe do not have our "own Bible".  We do however have the Book of Mormon.  It does not replace the Bible.  To best explain it, it is another set of historical and spiritual documents that were translated into English (just like the Bible was).  For more information about exactly what the Book of Mormon is, go here: http://scriptures.lds.org/bm/intrdctn.\n\nLet me know if you have any further questions.\n\n(Modification:  All scriptures that the Mormons, aka LDS, uses can be found in their entirety here: http://scriptures.lds.org/contents.
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Very true i testify that what you say is true in the name of the christ child JESUS. Who died on the cross for our sins so that we may be forgiven. It is not by works alone or power nor is by gaining anything that you have salvation. The only way through the father is the son and the only way to know the father is know the son. Who came to you on this earth. \nIf mormons dont go to the correct jesus then they well be lost the end.
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They are wrong, and they won't go to Heaven I'm afraid.  It says in the Bible that nothing is to be added yet they went and made a whole extra testament!  Also, what's all that rubbish about Mormons inheriting their own planet when they die?  I have a former Mormon friend, who is now a Christian, he uses the analogy that Mormonism is like seeing a cardboard cut-out of The Beatles, whereas Christianity is like meeting them in person - there is just no comparison.  Sorry Mormons, you are wrong...you need to get yourself a personal relationship with Jesus or your off to Hell.
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I believe you to be true in what your saying.\nYou seem to me like a christian. I find demons to be in mormons. I find them to stick together like a cult group as well. They have hard time figuring out what is real and what is correct. Have you noticed that non member is always corrected even when you join "you get corrected".\nLike that other girl said For some reason like other post of yours you seem to know alot about mormons. \nTalking to the mormon lady who spoke up  well so what if he does! Do you want convert him cause you lose people more and more everyday! Wake up silly mormon tricks are from  the \ndevil not from God. Real christians know that mormons dont live the way God says in the bible. Real christians know that mormons have to have there way. Real christians also know you dont go by a cross you go by a spare that sticks straight up. Nothing you can say can change a christ follower thats "christ", no one else shall i follow, but christ. As a christian follows a true christian knows they can not do works to get there self in to heaven. By the way there is only one heaven and one hell. Sorry that i had to be the one to tell you the true truth.
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I will do my best to answer your questions.  Yes, we consider ourselves Christians.  We accept Jesus Christ as our Savior and Redeemer.  No, we do not teach that only Mormons go to heaven.  We believe that people will be judged by the knowledge they have.  Thus, if someone grows up without having the word of God, they are only judged by what they were taught in life.\n\nWhen you say "to be saved" do you mean "go to heaven"?  The answer to that question is that, no, we do not think that people have to believe in the Book of Mormon and Joseph Smith to go to heaven.  We are taught that good people will go to heaven.  However, in our religion we are also taught that there are different degrees of heaven.  The better you do on earth, the higher up you go.  The highest degree of heaven is what we call the "Celestial Kingdom".  To get there, we believe that we must accept the gospel of Jesus Christ (and that includes believing in the Book of Mormon and that Joseph Smith is a prophet of God).\n\nThose who are not Mormon can still go to heaven.  And we believe that after this life, people who have died without the chance to hear the gospel will get the chance to hear it in the next life.  And that in the next life, they will have the choice to accept it or reject it.
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I'm a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, better known be nonmembers a Mormons\n\nIntroduction to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints \n\nWhen Jesus Christ lived on the earth, He organized His Church so that all people could receive His gospel and return one day to live with God, our Heavenly Father. After Jesus Christ ascended to heaven, His Apostles continued to receive revelation from Him on how to direct the work of His Church. However, after they were killed, members changed the teachings of the Church that He had established. While many good people and some truth remained, this Apostasy, or general falling away from the truth, brought about the withdrawal of the Church from the earth. The Apostle Peter prophesied that Jesus would restore His Church before His Second Coming (Acts 3:19–21). \nJesus Christ began to restore His Church in its fulness to the earth through the Prophet Joseph Smith in 1820. It has grown to become a worldwide Church with over 12 million members. It has the same teachings and basic organization as the Church established by Jesus in New Testament times. \n\nBasic beliefs \n\nYou may have questions about what members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe. Some of the basic beliefs of the Church are: \nGod is our Heavenly Father. He loves us and wants us to return to Him. \nJesus Christ is the Son of God. He is our Savior. He redeems us from death by providing the Resurrection. He saves us from sin as we repent. \nThrough the Atonement of Jesus Christ, we can return to live with God if we keep His commandments. \nThe Holy Ghost helps us to recognize truth. \nThe first principles and ordinances of the gospel are faith in Jesus Christ, repentance, baptism, and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost. \nThe Church of Jesus Christ has been restored to the earth. \nThe priesthood authority of God exists in His Church today, just as it did in the original Church. \nThe Bible and the Book of Mormon are the word of God. \nGod reveals His will to prophets today, just as He did anciently. \nOur life has a sacred purpose. \nFamilies can be together forever. \nThrough serving others, we can experience joy and draw closer to God. \n\nhttp://www.mormon.org/
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As a Christian, I have to say the Christian Church.  The denomination doesn't really matter.  The differences are not of the essentials of the Christian faith level.  They are minor differences so Baptists, Presbytarians, Lutherans, Pentacostals, etc. are all part of the true Church of Jesus Christ.  I might add that Mormons, though they like to claim to be Christians, are not Christians.
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All Christians should believe the bible.  If they don't, there is something seriously wrong.\n\nP.S.  Mormons are not Christian, they are Mormon.  They "interpret" the bible based on a false gospel written by a false prophet.  Excuse my blunt speaking, but this is important to know.
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The response to the question "Is Mormonism Christian?" depends on the substance of the question and its context. If the inquiry is more theological and religious than theoretical and academic, then the question and answer are normative and depend upon the presuppositions that underlie the query. However, the question can be examined by asking about the significance and implications of labeling and naming in the world of religion. While much modern Latter-day Saint literature has emphasized elements in common between the LDS Church and other Christian denominations, the frequent use of "Mormon" among the early Saints shows that the unique doctrines and beliefs of the Saints—such as the Book of Mormon, the gathering, and the leadership of the prophet—enabled the Saints to withstand the centrifugal pull of Protestant hegemony and establish their own identity. Likewise, the Saints referred to everyone outside of their religion as "Gentile," a practice that continued into this century. Now, with their identity firmly established, the Saints no longer feel constrained to be segregated from other denominations. At the same time, however, new conservative Christians have adopted the label "Christian" to unite themselves and to exclude outsiders or those who may differ in their doctrinal beliefs. The need to show this divergence has grown with the increased prominence of the Church and its members and with the realization that conservative Christians share with the Saints a common social and political agenda.\n\nWhile the debate usually centers on determining whether certain Latter-day Saint beliefs and practices should be considered Christian, there are renowned and influential spokesmen and writers in all the major wings of Christendom who have defended and taught ideas that Joseph Smith taught almost alone a century and a half ago. For instance, in the 1960s many were beginning to question the impersonal nature of God, preferring to see him in terms of a more definite personality. Also, many writers emphasized the divine within man and pointed out man's potential. In contrast to the feelings of earlier centuries, theologians feel a need for continuing revelation and unity, rather than diversity, in the body of Christian churches. Certain trends emphasize spiritual gifts and the sacred nature of marriage, both important to Latter-day Saint beliefs. Finally, the explosion in the discovery of ancient documents also presents parallels between ancient Christian and modern LDS beliefs. As of 1974, patterns of revision in some churches reflect growing similarities between these churches and Latter-day Saint practices. It must be acknowledged, however, that these movements have correspondingly powerful countermovements, and there exists a tremendous chasm between what professional writers say theologically and what actually penetrates to the grassroots.
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I think most people would admit that there are at least discrepancies in the Bible. Even between one version to another certain verses can mean totally different things. Really a lot has been lost from the Bible, however the LDS still believe it to be truth as far as it has been translated correctly. \n\nLDS people 'switch to their scriptures' when explaining their religion because they believe that the scriptures, particularly the Book of Mormon is the keystone of their religion. \n\nIt still doesn't 'prove' anything. Nothing can 'prove' the LDS religion except for faith. The Book of Mormon is often the path that people follow in developing that faith. \n\nIf you want to learn more about the Book of Mormon and why the LDS care so much about it, then by all means read it. It's an interesting read, often complex in it's story and plot, but simple in the gospel principals it bears testimony of. \n\nYou can find out more about the LDS faith and get a Book of Mormon by visiting www.mormon.org.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - called "Mormons" because we believe in The Book of Mormon. We believe in God the Eternal Father, His Son Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost. We believe that God loves us as much today as he did during biblical times, so he gives us continuous revelation through a living prophet today - just as in ancient times. We believe that through Christ's Atonement we can be saved & live with Him in the kingdom of God. The Book of Mormon is a book of scripture similar to the Bible. It does not replace the Bible but is an additional witness that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. It was written by the inhabitants of ancient America about the same time as the Bible was written in Jerusalem. It contains God's teachings to them including Jesus Christ's personal visit to them after his death & resurection. The church's headquarters is in Salt Lake City, Utah. It actually started in New York.  In 1820 Joseph Smith,  founder &  prophet had a vision & saw God the Father & His Son Jesus Christ. Eventually, he recieved the Priesthood Authority of God from Peter, James & John - 3 of Christ's origional Apostles, & restored the Church of Jesus Christ to the earth. (The Authority had been lost from the earth after the death of Christ's Apostles.) He also had visitations from an angel who told him about an ancient record on gold plates. He was able to translate this record by the power of God. It is called The Book of Mormon.  Because of severe persecution, the church moved to Ohio, then Misouri, & finally Illinois. There, Joseph Smith, was killed, along with his brother Hyram. Many other Mormons were killed or driven out. In 1847 they fled to Utah for religious freedom. From there, through missionary work, the church has grown world wide. There are currently over 12,500,000 members throughout the world.\n For more information go to www.lds.org. Hope this helps you understand a bit more about "Mormons".
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I have never heard this before, and I have studied a lot on the religion.  Because they are so secrative rumors like this start.  However, there are so many wrong teachings of the mormons that there is no need to make stuff up about them!\n\nMormonism teaches:\n\nThat there is more than one God.\nThat God the Father is really just an exalted man with flesh and bones just like you and me.\nThat we also can become gods.\nThat the apostle John is still alive today, but yet believe that the church went into complete apostacy (meaning John must have left Jesus, too).\nThat Adam and Eve didn't really sin.\nThat salvation is earned and that grace is nothing more than "enabling power" that aids people as they seek perfection.\nTeaches that the Father actually had sex with Mary and that she was not a virgin.\n\nI have been told that the last one is not widely believed by the Mormon church, and is not an "official" church doctrine.  I know that Doctrines of Salvation vol. 1:18 says that Jesus was not begotten by the Holy Ghost.  I do not know if that is one of their "official" sources of doctrine.  I know this does, however, contradict both Matthew 1:18, and even the Book of Mormon (Alma 7:10).  \n\nMormonism IS a cult, IS a perversion of the gospel of Christ, and IS NOT the "true church" as they claim.
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Christians believe in many different things. Me and my mom are Christians but she is Mormon and I am Pentecostal. We don't see the same things but we both are Christians. For me it is how I want to Praise Jesus. For her she is mostly told how to praise Jesus. But we have the common factor which is Jesus.
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Catholics are Christians.  \n\nChristianity has many different 'branches' called denominations, which all have slightly different beleifs on the interpretation of the Bible and slightly different practices.  Catholics are just one denomination.  Other denominations include Methodist, Baptist, Mormons, Evangelicals and so on and so forth.  \n\nHope this was some help!