Christianity and Mormons

Are Mormons Christians or are they a cult? Do Mormons believe in the same Christ I do? What do Mormons believe about the Trinity?

22
Oct

Is Mormonism a Cult?

A lot of people say that Mormons belong to a cult. Is that true? First, it depends on what your definition of a cult is. Here are a few definitions culled from the web. If you have others feel free to add them.

1. Followers of an exclusive system of religious beliefs and practices.

2. Followers of an unorthodox, extremist, or false…

24
Sep

Why do Mormons care whether people think they’re Christians or not?

I’ve asked myself this question a lot. Do I really care whether someone thinks I’m a Christian or not? After all, there is no objective definition of what a Christian is. When somebody says I’m not a Christian all they’re saying is “You’re not a Christian according to my definition of what a Christian is.” They can say their definition…

23
Sep

Do Mormons believe they are the only true Christians?

If Mormons believe the LDS Church is the only true church on earth, does that mean they think they are the only true Christians?

Mormons do believe the LDS Church is the only church on earth with the priesthood, or the authority of God, which is necessary for the “legal” administration of ordinances like baptism and the sacrament. But Mormons do…

17
Sep

Are Mormons Protestants?

Nope. Mormonism is not part of either Protestantism or Catholicism. We actually see Mormonism as being identical to the original church Christ established while on earth, with prophets and apostles, revelation, priesthood authority, temples, etc. We believe that after Christ, all the apostles were killed off, the priesthood authority was lost, and the church ceased to exist. Many gospel truths…

17
Sep

Are Mormons Christians?

Depends who you ask. Mormons believe they are Christians because their definition of “Christian” is “somebody who believes in Jesus Christ and tries to follow Christ’s teachings.” Other people have different definitions of what the word “Christian” means and therefore they may or may not consider Mormons to be Christians. Since nobody has the ultimate authority on who is or…