Is Jesus a half  do the mormons belive this and why do they belive that satan is the brother of jesus lol.?
472670
It is my understanding that they believe that satan & Jesus are half brothers, or something close.  I too would like to know where they get this idea.\nWhere do they get this idea????
819694
The Truth About  Mormonism\n\nMost LDS (This stands for Latter Day Saint, That's what they like to call themselves) won't tell you what the Church believes because it is so bizarre. These strange beliefs are the reason mainline Christians Churches say that Mormonism is a non-christian cult. In the next paragraph I will tell you what they believe and add what the Bible teaches on the subject where appropriate.\nMormons teach that our god is a glorified man. A being of flesh and bone. The Bible makes it very clear that God is spirit. The Mormon god  stated out in the great expanse of uncreated space. There in the darkness of a pre-spiritual existence, god the father, Jesus, you, and I will there all equal and co-eternal. Then a god had sexual intercourse with one of his wives and our god was given a spiritual body. He happened to be the first born of this god so he became the savior of this god's world just like Jesus is for our world. He lived, and taught Mormonism to those who would listen to mine. He died just like Jesus did here and if others on that world would repent and be baptized by the Mormon priest there and live to the end of their lives in righteousness they were allow to return to their god. If they didn't measure up they were assigned to other kingdoms that that god has created for them. Kingdoms overseen by their savior  (who became our god) and another valiant spirit that was given the office of holy ghost. (What do you think, is this getting complex?) After the end of the world that our god did his mortal ministry on, he was given many worthy females at he could have sex with and thereby create spirit children (us) to send to a world that he created. Oh, by the way these worlds weren't really created they were organized out of the matter available in space (matter is co-eternal with god and can't be created or destroyed). Jesus was the first born of our god and Lucifer the second born (who became the devil). Can you believe this Mormons don't just say that Jesus is our spiritual brother but also he and we are brothers of Satan. Lucifer wanted to force us all to be good and bring us all back to god Jesus wanted to give us freedom to make our own decision. Jesus won this battle and became god the son. Well Mormons believe this process is repeated again and again. It is their goal to live a perfect life through their first principles of their gospel they are:\n          1. Faith in the Mormon Jesus\n          2. Baptism by immersion (Done only by their priests)\n          3. Laying on of hands for the gift of the Mormon Holy Ghost  ( Done only by their elders)\n          4. Repentance ( You have to repent of every sin you commit, You better have a good memory)\n          5. Enduring to the end of your life in righteousness. Go to step 4 each time to you sin.\nAlong with this there is marriage in the  Mormon temple (You can't become a god without being married). Everyone is also asked to pay a full tithe (Ok they got one thing right) and do volunteer service for the church (They have no paid ministry. That isn't bad either but someone should tell them that pastoring a local christian church is a full time and a half job and it doesn't pay well at all. Men and women that do it are called of God No one would go into that kind of work on their own..\n\n\nJim
277522
As you mentioned, since both Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses are Christians, we have a lot in common, such as a belief in Jesus Christ and a belief in the Bible.  For that reason we probably have much more in common than what we disagree on.\n\nIn addition, my understanding of another thing we have in common is that we believe that God the Father and Jesus Christ are separate beings.  In other words, neither religion is Trinitarian.  (I think this is why many other Christians say we are not Christian, because they think that you have to be Trinitarian to be Christian.)\n\nOne belief I'm aware of that we disagree on is resurrection.  The Church of Jesus Christ teaches that Jesus Christ was the first person to be resurrected.  However, I believe that Jehovah's Witnesses teach that many people were resurrected before Jesus Christ.  I think that this stems from a different understanding about what resurrection is.  I believe Jehovah's Witnesses believe that resurrection means simply coming back to life after death, such as when Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead.  However, in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, resurrection is used to refer to the immortal state that we will receive after death.  So although people were brought back to life from the dead before the resurrection of Jesus Christ, they were brought back to a mortal state, not an immortal one, so they weren't resurrected.\n\nAnother doctrine that I believe we disagree on is the identity of Jehovah.  I think that Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Jehovah (the God of the Old Testament) was God the Father, but the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches that He was Jesus Christ, operating under the authority of the Father.\n\nI have not studied enough about the beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses to be able to identify more about what we do or don't have in common, but I hope this answer has been helpful.
566005
Matt 7:15\n"Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles?\n\nWhy Mormon can not be Christians\n1. They teach Ascension (Man becomes God)\n2. They teach Jesus and Satan are brothers\n3. They teach the corruption of the bible immediately after the last Apostle died.\n\nThese teachings are in direct contrast to Christian doctrines
166473
You have done research on "Mormons", yet you say they don't believe in the resurrected Jesus Christ!? Mormons ARE Christians because they DO believe in Jesus Christ. Why would they name their church "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints" if they didn't believe in Him? Obviously your research skills are extremely flawed!\nTheir doctrines do not contradict the Bible. They believe in the Bible. They follow biblical teachings. They have another book of scripture that is a companion to the Bible. Again... your research skills need work. \nAs for the original question "are Mormons an occult religion?" The answer is no. the 'Mormon' religion is open to everyone.
44782
Way too many. Here is a good link to do some research.\n\nhttp://www.carm.org/mormon.htm\n\nMormons not only claim to be Christians, but to be the only true Christians. According to them, the early Christian church went through an apostacy, lost the true teaching of God, and is built on a Bible that, according to them, is translated incorrectly and is missing many books.\n\nInterestingly, while LDS Church president Gordon Hinckley assures the press that "the New Testament is a fundamental scripture for us," (Note 1) he fails to point out the Mormons' bias against the Bible.\n\nArticle 8 of the Mormon Articles of Faith (Note 2) says, "We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it has been translated correctly." This approach allows Mormons to ignore key Bible Scriptures which refute Mormon doctrines. Bible verses used to counter Mormon teachings are brushed off in favor of passages from the Book of Mormon and other Mormon scriptures (as well as ongoing revelation that often contradicts previous LDS Church teachings).\n\nIt should be noted that the LDS Church has published its own version of the King James Bible, incorporating footnotes explaining what corrections from Joseph Smith's "inspired version" of the Bible (a version full of errors and plagiarized material) should be taken into account.\n\nHowever, in spite of their efforts at revisionism, Mormons have not been able to support their claims. On the contrary. While Mormon allegations regarding the Bible and the course of Christianity are refuted by history, archeology, and other sciences, the scriptures of the Mormon church are problematic at every turn. Far from showing us so-called 'restored truth,' they are testimonies to the deceptive nature of Mormonism.
424837
Jesus himself answered this interesting reference when he visited the inhabitants of the ancient Americas as recorded in the Book of Mormon.  The other sheep HAVE to be of the House of Israel because Jesus himself said that he was not sent but unto the lost sheep of the House of Israel.  So these "other sheep" cannot be the gentiles--they have to a branch of the house of Israel.  When he appeared to these people after his resurrection he told them that it was THEY of whom he spoke in the ancient world that "other sheep I have which are not of this fold."  This single verse is one of the greatest evidences of the Book of Mormon in the Bible today.\n\nGreat question.
398499
Honestly, I have never heard of anyone thinking that Mormons don't believe in Christ.  That's news to me.  Mormons believe in Christ just as much as the next person.  I'm not Mormon, in fact, I was baptised Lutheran but ever since I was a kid (I'm 43 now), I've gone to quite a few churches.  I've gone to Lutheran churches, Catholic, Baptist, etc.  And I have to say, the best time I had was when I was in first grade through 5th grade as I went to church with my neighbors who were Mormons.  We did Sunday church, Wednesday was primary school (I can still hear the song in my head), and Monday nights I was always invited to participate in their family home evenings.  It was a great experience!
1175750
as a Mormon i have heard many things over the years and just let people know that i believe that they are wrong, and that they believe i am wrong.  i respect that everyone has their own opinions and i have mine.  people will also make fun of and challenge what is different from their beliefs.  one big thing that we get a lot is that we have more than one wife.  which is not true.  at one point in time we did, but even during that time only 2-5% were apart of polygamy.  another thing i hear a lot is that we re not Christians.  my response is yes we are.  i believe in Christ as my savior and brother to help me get through this life.  i use his teachings in the bible to guide me in what i say act and do.  if this is not a christian than i do not know what is.  getting into Joseph smith is sometimes hard to get  into with those who do not believe, but i just say i believe that he restored Christ church on earth and that he did see god and his son Jesus Christ.  people will either leave you alone or talk bad more.  hope that this helps.
1174683
Mormons are Christians, first of all.  According to the teachings of the church, we must follow Christ and accept Him as our Savior.  They pray in the name of Christ, and perform all church ordinances in the name of Christ.  They sing hymns about Christ.  Christ is considered to be the Head of the church.  Yes, they believe Christ also visited the American continent after His death.  Yes, they believe that Jesus is the Son of God, and that God the Father and Jesus Christ are two separate beings, yet one in purpose.  And they believe that God continues to reveal His word to man through living prophets.  But how do these doctrines make them non-Christian?\n\nMormons study from the Bible just as much as they do from the Book of Mormon.  In fact, the curriculum for Sunday School lessons this year is the Old Testament.\n\nIf the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints only pretended that they believed in Christ, then why would people stay in the church after getting baptized?  Why would the church keep growing at such a tremendous rate if its members only pretended to believe in Christ in order to attract more converts?  More than two-thirds of its baptisms every year are convert baptisms.  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the fastest growing religion of North and South America.  Joseph Smith, at a time when the church only had six members, prophesied that the church would fill North and South America, and eventually the whole world.  Brigham Young prophesied that the earth would be dotted with hundreds of temples, at a time when they were just beginning to be built.  We are seeing these prophesies fulfilled before our own eyes.\n\nSo many people have been deceived by a pack of liars, who say the Mormons aren't Christian, and consider the Mormon religion to be one of the most evil on the planet.  Christ said "Ye shall know them by their fruits."
1099368
Well I am no Longer Anti But when I was it was because I thought it was wrong and even evil, I got upset and lashed out partly because when a Mormon talked to me about the trinity which I used to believe in it seemed their "GODHEAD" made more since in minutes then what I had been taught my whole life! I had been taught that God is just incomprehensible and LDS don't believe that and every Bible Verse seems well understood with LDS interpretation of Bible Verses.  I think also some follow rumors instead of facts . Here is a great article by someone I have allot of respect for because her personally answered my emails as an anti JEFF LINDSEY!\nPS I am now Mormon/LDS
959866
After reading thru your answers I gather that most anti - Mormons are highly mis-informed! The Book of Mormon tells of the first inhabitants of the America's. All the way from the southern tip of South America on up to the Alaskan territories!  The American Indian and the Native Peoples of Mexico are the decendants of these people.  We believe in the same God, the same Jesus, Trinity (Father, Son & Holy Ghost), We definately believe That Jesus suffered in behalf of the all the sinners of the worild that they might be forgiven of their sins. And died on the cross to seal that offer.  And yes we believe in the Bible as far as it is translated correctly!\nI have a challenge. All Mormon Bashers should prayerfully READ the book of Mormon., before deciding what it says. After you've read it and taken Moroni up on his challenge. Then  - lets talk!!
1117590
Anti-Mormons often twist our doctrines out of context to make people falsely believe that Latter-Day Saints denigrate Jesus and consider Satan and the Lord to be equals. Of course, anyone familiar with our beliefs about Jesus Christ knows that we have the utmost respect and reverence for Our Savior and Redeemer.\n\nFirst, Jesus Christ is the Only Begotten Son of God the Father (and is therefore divine) and the mortal virgin Mary. Satan, a malignant spirit, does not share this parental heritage of Jesus, and cannot be considered divine in any respect. Therefore, in the usual way that we speak of brothers and sisters, Jesus and Satan are not brothers.\n\nHowever, Latter-day Saints believe that God is our Father in Heaven. Before we came to this world, we all lived as spirits under his care and guidance. We believe that God begat or created the spirits of Jesus, Lucifer, and all of the human family as his children. Our Heavenly Father is literally the father of our spirits. Jesus Christ is considered the preeminent "firstborn" or "firstbegotten" (see Hebrews 1:4-6; Firstborn in the Spirit)\n\nEven though God the Father created all of our spirits, we were not equal in that premortal state. Jesus was a member of the Eternal Godhead, through his own innate worthiness, and created the universe under the Father’s direction. The Godhead is comprised of our Heavenly Father, his Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost. Since the Fall of Adam, the Father has represented himself to the world through Jesus Christ. Jesus was Jehovah, the God of the Old Testament.\n\nLucifer, who was never a member of the Godhead like Jesus, rebelled against God, and was forever cast out. He became Satan, our adversary. Unlike Jesus or us, Lucifer will never be born into a physical body. \n\nLatter-day Saint scriptures summarize this issue as follows:\n\nAND I, the Lord God, spake unto Moses, saying: That Satan, whom thou hast commanded in the name of mine Only Begotten, is the same which was from the beginning, and he came before me, saying--Behold, here am I, send me, I will be thy son, and I will redeem all mankind, that one soul shall not be lost, and surely I will do it; wherefore give me thine honor.\n\nBut, behold, my Beloved Son, which was my Beloved and Chosen from the beginning, said unto me--Father, thy will be done, and the glory be thine forever.\n\nWherefore, because that Satan rebelled against me, and sought to destroy the agency of man, which I, the Lord God, had given him, and also, that I should give unto him mine own power; by the power of mine Only Begotten, I caused that he should be cast down;\n\nAnd he became Satan, yea, even the devil, the father of all lies, to deceive and to blind men, and to lead them captive at his will, even as many as would not hearken unto my voice. (The Pearl of Great Price, Moses 4:1-4)\n\nSo it can be said that Jesus and Lucifer were brothers, in the sense of both being spiritually begotten by the Father, but it is a misrepresentation to say so without giving the contextual background. Whatever similarities in background exist between Jesus and Satan pale compared to the differences. Jesus is the Beloved and Chosen, who is the Only Begotten Son of God in the flesh.
702646
"Because they believed not the word of God as truth, for this cause shall God send them strong delusion that they should believe a lie."  Mormonism is fallacy, strong delusion to those who do not want to follow the true Messaiah. If Mormons would read the true word of God and not blindly follow false proplhets (Prophedts of Baal) they would understand why the Word says that "turning aside from the Truth, they have turned to fables."\n"-Help stamp out ignorance. Read your Bible"
228273
Because the Mormon perception of what Jesus did, his role in the salvation of man, and his relationship with God the father is different.\n\nAs a Mormon, you believe that Jesus came to the Americas after he had died on the cross. You believe that God had many sons, one of which was Jesus. You believe that God the father and Jesus were not part of the same Godhead.
841672
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.
995047
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".