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Q: How does the mormon religion go against christianity?
i asked one of my good friends how he would feel if i was mormon and he replied with: "umm i dont kno nothing bout morman. It kinda goes against my religion but its ur life girly" im just wondering

A: It only goes against corrupt Christianity. Modern Orthodox Christianity was corrupted by Greek philosophy around 200 AD. Much was already lost by this time, as the apostles had been murdered, and the remants of the church driven underground. The LDS church is closer to the early Christian church in doctrine and in organization than any other modern church. The early Christians, like the Mormons of today, believed that Jesus was the Son of God, and although he was sometimes given the title of Father, he was not his own father; he was his father's son. They also believed, like the Mormons of today, that God the Father had a physical body. The Romans believed that the physical body was evil, and refused to believe that God had a body. "And Simon said: 'I should like to know, Peter, if you really believe that the shape of man has been moulded after the shape of God.' And Peter said: 'I am really quite certain, Simon, that this is the case…. It is the shape of the just God.'" (Clementine Homilies 16:19, in ANF 8:316.) "The Jews indeed, but also some of our people, supposed that God should be understood as a man, that is, adorned with human members and human appearance. But the philosophers despise these stories as fabulous and formed in the likeness of poetic fictions." (Origen, Homilies on Genesis 3:1, translated by Ronald E. Heine (Washington D.C.: The Catholic University of America Press, 1982), 89.) The LDS church believes in the Godhead, as described in the New Testament. They do not believe in the Trinity creed established at the councils of Nicene and Athanasius. It was a Greek corruption of the Godhead. It was the Greek philosophers that gave us the idea that God was an everywhere present spirit, unknowable, and unfathomable. Jesus taught the opposite - that to know God was life eternal. Socrates and Plato held that (God is) the One, the single self-existent nature, the monadic, the real Being, the good: and all this variety of names points immediately to mind. God therefore is mind, a separate species, that is to say what is purely immaterial and unconnected with anything passible. (Plutarch, quoted in Eusebius, Preparation for the Gospel 14:16, translated by E.H. Gifford (Oxford: The Clarendon Press, 1903), 812.) P.S. - Abraham Lincoln - Much of the information on anti-Mormon sites and in anti-Mormon videos is erroneous. There has never been a revelation stating the existance of men on the moon. There has never been a revelation suggesting that God has more than one wife. The "men on the moon" thing was attributed to Joseph Smith by one member - a recollection from his childhood unsupported by any other witnesses. Even if his memory is accurate, it was probably a simple bedtime story. It was certainly never a doctrine of the church. Polygamy seems to be a hot button for many people. The LDS don't practice polygamy, and only believe in it in the sense that it has been practiced in the past with the approval of God, as anyone who has read the Bible already knows. When Moses took a second wife, it was contraversial; not because it was his second wife, but because she wasn't an Israelite. God himself stood up for Moses's decision and reprimanded the complainers. Jesus taught that we can become the Sons of God. Mormons also believe this. It requires faith, repentance, baptism, and the influence of the Holy Ghost. Sinners can only become the Sons of God if they repent of their sins.

Q: What effect did the SECOND Great Awakening have on the Mormon religion? 10 points for best answer!?
What effect did the SECOND Great Awakening have on the Mormon religion?

A: It got Joseph Smith wondering about religion, so he studied different religions and studied his bible and he didn't know what church he should join. He read in the bible "if any of you lack wisdom let him ask of God" and so that's what he did... and then came the LDS (Mormon) church :)

Q: What exactly does the Mormon religion believe in and Jehovah's Witnesses?
I am curious to know their beliefs. I know they are two different religions, but any facts you could give me, would be great! Thanks everyone!

A: I'm one of Jehovah's Witnesses, and there misunderstanding's about us that confuse many people. I'll try and explain clealy- As foretold at Revelation 11:18, 'the nations have become wrathful' against Jehovah's faithful Witnesses, and this indicates that Jehovah's "own wrath" will be expressed against those nations. This same scripture says that God will "bring to ruin those ruining the earth." Never before has there been a time in human history when the earth's capacity for sustaining life has been threatened. However, now it is different! Many scientists have warned that if man continues to pollute the earth, it will become uninhabitable. But Jehovah "formed it even to be inhabited," and he will get rid of the polluters before they complete their ruining of the earth.—Isaiah 45:18. Jehovah's Witnesses try to recommend the good news to others by being exemplary in the Christian conduct that they recommend to others. They try to 'do unto others as they would have others do unto them.' (Matthew 7:12) They try to be this way with all men, not just with fellow Witnesses, friends, neighbors, or relatives. Being imperfect, they do not always succeed 100 percent. But it is the desire of their hearts to do good unto all people not only in telling them the good news of the Kingdom but also in extending a helping hand whenever possible.—James 2:14-17.

Q: Do you think that the Mormon religion is a cult?
I am a Mormon and I know what people around me think. I'd like to know what you think.

A: I'm mormon too so I obviously don't think we are a cult. Joseph Smith was a prophet of God. Jesus, God, and the Holy Ghost are three separate beings, Thomas S. Monson is the true prophet of the Lord today, The Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ and is just as true as the bible. I will never lose faith in my religion, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is the one and only true church on this earth today, if you choose not to accept this gospel then we hold no grude against you, every one is free to worship how they please, this is how we choose to.

Q: What religion are you (if any) and would you like to be baptized into the Mormon religion?
They're doing it to all who don't object - and I'll bet to those that to too - secretly (or as they like to call it - sacredly)

A: First, one is not baptized into the "Mormon" religion by proxy. The work of baptism, which is a covenant between the person being baptized and God, is done for you, but it is up to the person to accept the work on their behalf before it has _any_ effect, to accept and make the covenant as if they were still living on the earth. Secondly, per the guidelines of the Church, members are to do the research work of preparing names for the temples _only_ for their own ancestral lines, not for anyone else. The following correctly identifies our teachings on this important work and the reason we do it. A Latter-day Saint interest in family history is based on the fundamental doctrines of salvation, agency, and exaltation. It is the plan of God that all persons shall have the opportunity to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ and receive its saving ordinances, regardless of when or where they lived on earth. Latter-day Saints do genealogy to identify their ancestors and arrange for their baptism and other temple ordinances to be performed by proxy that is, with a living person standing in for the deceased person. According to the law of agency, the deceased person can choose whether or not to accept the ordinances performed in his or her behalf. Edit Add: On the issue of proxy baptisms for holocaust victims -- it was something that was not discovered until the Jews brought it up. It turns out that a number of members who had obtained the lists of the victims thought they would do a good thing, which it wasn't for two reasons - 1 - the Jewish view on converting to another religion and 2 - the victims were not related to those performing the ordinances. At that time, the Church reiterated that work was to be performed _only_ for one's own ancestors and removed all the names which were given to them by the Jewish committee from the rolls of the temples, in effect, nullifying the work. There have been on-going complaints, despite the leaderships best efforts to resolve the issue. It is an unfortunate issue, and one the Church is working hard to resolve. The Jewish committee recognized that descendants of holocaust victims had the right to have the work of their ancestors performed. If you go to the site on Jewish genealogy, there is an extensive discussion about the issue, including the remaining complaints. -- Correction - there _was_ an extensive discussion about the issue. In checking several Jewish genealogy sites, I could find nothing about this issue. But, for the benefit of those curious about the situation, I have included a link from the Church's newsroom that contains the latest release, along with responses to the complaints made late last year on this issue.

Q: what are the restrictions when Joining the Mormon religion?
as a woman, and a Christian, if I join the Mormon's will I be limited in my speech, my style of dress, my ability to be a free person or will I have to conform to strict codes

A: Restrictions? As a woman, we're only asked to dress modestly. Style, color...that's entirely up to you. We don't really have a dress code, though women do tend to wear skirts to church as a sign of respect. It's not required, though. Speech? Well, we do believe that course language is offensive to God, so you'll be asked not to swear or take the Lord's name in vain. Other than that...once again, everything else is free game. Lose your freedom? Hardly. We are fairly strict concerning things like chastity (no premarital sex, and no sex with anyone but your legal spouse after marriage), but personally, I see that as a protection, not a limitation. After all, STD's or babies out of wedlock aren't exactly conducive to freedom. We also believe in being honest, in keeping our thoughts and words clean, and in obeying the commandments God has given us. Of course, those are just simple Christian values, so they're hardly restrictive to most. We do have some dietary restrictions that we call the Word of Wisdom. We've been asked not to use tobacco products, drink coffee, tea, or alcohol, and to take all other things in moderation. Some do find this restrictive, but again, I don't personally believe I could feel free when hooked on an oxygen tank or undergoing dialysis or chemo. That could just be me, though. Um...well, I actually can't think of anything else. As far as requirements go, we're pretty much like every other faith. We believe in attending church regularly, in studying our scriptures and in obeying God. That's about it.

Q: Why are there so many secrets in the Mormon religion. A secret handshake, secret name given at the secret?
Temple ceremony, what's up with that?

A: Remember 7th grade? Everyone wants to be in a secret club with a secret password and secret things... However, everything they do is on the net, so it's not so secret...

Q: some Mormons talked to me on one street, they want to come to my home and teach me Mormon religion?
shall i tell them to come? they are very friendly, but they are all guys, and i'm a girl who lives alone. i'm a little afraid to let strangers come to my home, but they are very persistent. what shall i do? i walk by the plaza all the time where they stop people and start talking. from the way they talk, they despise polygamy. i dont think they marry many wives. WHAT IF THE FEMALE MISSIONARY IS A LESBIAN?

A: Actually, they'll probably send over female missionaries given your circumstances. (Single female living on her own.) If you want them to come over, let them. If you don't, tell them you're not interested. It's fairly simple. Whoa. Hopefully you're not confusing LDS (The nice guys on bikes.) with the FLDS. (The group that had the kids taken away in Texas.) If you want to learn more about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints you can check out the official website. http://Mormon.org Or you can email me. Or both. Or not. What if the female missionary is a lesbian? Um. I can pretty much guarantee you that such a thing wouldn't happen. And there would be at least two missionaries. So yeah?

Q: What happens to a child raised in the Mormon religion if during sexual maturity, he discovers he's gay?


A: That child will be given a choice to either stay virtuous in thought and action or to choose to follow after the homosexual lifestyle and lose his/her opportunity for progression in the Kingdom of Heaven. It is the sin and not the sinner that is not acceptable before God. If that child were to practice the new found homosexuality that would be a sin. If the child follows after Christ and rejects the immoral acts that the gay practice then God will help and heal the child to help the child to become virtuous in thought and action. The practice of homosexuality is what is abominable in the sight of God. It is not natural nor is it Godly to lust after the flesh of man-man or woman-woman. God wants us to procreate within the bonds of marriage between man and woman.

Q: Is the internet destroying the Mormon religion by revealing all their Masonic secret rituals?


A: The internet definitely makes it a lot harder to keep things secret. In the end though I doubt its had a huge effect on conversion because I don't think very many people (on either the pro or con side) really take the time to do good research.

Q: What do you think about the mormon religion?
what do you think is bogus about it?

A: It is a belief system different from all the other established religions. People follow it and they are happy with it. I need to make my self better. I don't and shouldn't waste time and energy by talking smack about other religion. We all need to make our selves better...then we can say anything.

Q: If Joseph Smith hadn't found those two peep stones, would he have been able to start the Mormon religion?


A: . Even if ol' Joey hadn't lost his marbles in that ordinary magician's hat, I'm afraid enough of the latter daze saints would want to follow an unusual megalomaniac occult leader as the profit (prophet) he surely promised all of his new disciples. Building a house of cards with The Church Of Jesus Christ OLDS that may poorly receive these winds of change now finally coming like a train wreck on steel rails of real truth instead of lies. Joseph's Myth .