On Faith: Guest Voices: Are Mormons Christians?

Lynn I,
I wonder why it is so important for you to define whether Mormons are Christians or not. Going to or gradulating from some bible school/college does not make you the authority on interpreting the Bible. In fact, I believe Peter said it best: "Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost" (2 Peter 1: 21-22).

I will not even begin to humor you in a battle of biblical interpretation since there are well over a thousand different "Christian" religions (all using the same bible) yet differing on many different points of biblical interpretation. However, I am sure you would readily stand up and validate their "Christian" status since you (and many like you) have deemed yourselves the authority on this matter.

I think we can all agree that God is perfect. If you and I ask Him (God) the same question about the bible, He will undoubtedly give us the same perfect answer. There are SO MANY "Christian religions" (by your definition) that disagree on basic points of the Bible...such a baptism (is it relevant to salvation as Jesus clearly instructs in John 3:5, or not). This would insinuate that "works" may be necessary for salvation, and that does not fall in line with the "believe only...and be saved" doctrine many of your collegues pontificate.

Obviously many of the "Christian authorities" (who qualify as Christians by your omnipotent validation) are preaching false doctrine because they are not speaking by the "Holy Ghost" or they would not be disagreeing on points of doctrine, right?

A "Christian" (by your definition) accepts the interpretations of man (blindly)as "scripture" (remember, even if there is a slight discripency of scripture interpretation, only one can be from GOD...the other is by man or FALSE DOCTRINE). The same preacher that indoctrinated you may infact be relying too much on his/her scholastic knowledge of scriptures and not fully understanding what Peter was saying.

In reality, I find that most "Christians" of your ideology are the ones that "cherry pick" scriptures, most feel that the only scripture of true relevance is John 3:3. Is Baptism neccesary or not...lets read together..."Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God." I don't know how you can believe that baptism is not a necessary "work" or ordinance for eternal salvation after reading that scripture.

The bottom line is that when there are SOOO many differing protestant religions, how do you have the time to define "Mormons" or members of "The Church of JESUS CHRIST of latter day saints." You should be spending time trying to sort out which of the several thousands of bible worshiping religions is actually consulting God on what is the correct interpretation of His word and not relying on a Bible College Diploma to give them authority to add whatever sounds best for the sermon on Sunday.

May 30, 2008 1:02 PM | Report Offensive Comments

Posted on May 30, 2008 13:02

Pamela:

Last Friday I attended a funeral of a beautiful eight year old girl who had received a heart transplant when she was a few months old. She has now gone to meet loved ones on the other side and to thank the little baby boy who died that she might live longer. The words to the song we sang there for her bear witness that we are Christian.

I Feel My Savior's Love

I feel my Savior's love
In all the world around me.
His Spirit warms my sou,
Through everything I see.

April 6, 2008 3:45 PM | Report Offensive Comments

Posted on April 6, 2008 15:45

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