Are Mormons Christians?

[tonychanyt]

I do not have the authority to decide who is a Christian or not. If someone calls himself a Christian, I would assume that he is and hold him to the Christian standard of Jesus.

What about people who believe that Mary was the Mother of God? Same answer.

I am not trying to determine whether someone is a Christian or not. I leave that to God.

I have run into a few Mormons personally. Other than the theological stuff, I didn't see much sin practiced by them. My experience was limited. If you know of any blatant sins committed by the Mormons as a group, let me know. Other than theological stuff like baptizing for the dead, etc. There are plenty of theological differences between the Bible and the Mormon books. If you wish to argue with them, I am not against such acts. In fact, I did exactly that. From my previous experiences, I don't find that profitable to them.

I attended their Bible study and temple service. I should point out that when they asked me questions on theology, I did not hesitate to contradict them based on what I understood from the Bible. I got a free meal out of the meeting

 

[trophy33]

Define the word "Christian".

 

[HTacianas]

I do not have the authority to decide who is a Christian or not. If someone calls himself a Christian, I would assume that he is and hold him to the Christian standard of Jesus.

What about people who believe that Mary was the Mother of God? Same answer.

The Nicene Creed begins, "We believe in one God". Mormons believe in countless gods. So no, they are not Christians.

 

[tonychanyt]

Define the word "Christian".

I have no definition in this case. I just accept the label as used by anyone.

 

[trophy33]

I have no definition in this case. I just accept the label as used by anyone.

"Does A belong to B" is impossible to answer without a proper definition of A and B.

 

[tonychanyt]

"Does A belong to B" is impossible to answer without a proper definition of A and B.

Right. In this case, without a proper definition, I am focusing on the practical aspects of a Christian instead of the theological category. That's my point. I don't want to argue whether one is a Christian or not. If you are, then show yourself that you are. To me, this focus is more profitable.

 

[tonychanyt]

The Nicene Creed begins, "We believe in one God". Mormons believe in countless gods. So no, they are not Christians.

Sure, then you can argue with them about that. I am not going to. I will say to them, you call yourself Christians, then do what Jesus did.

 

[trophy33]

Right. In this case, without a proper definition, I am focusing on the practical aspects of a Christian instead of the theological category. That's my point. I don't want to argue whether one is a Christian or not. If you are, then show yourself that you are. To me, this focus is more profitable.

What practical aspects do you use for determining someone is a Christian?

 

[tonychanyt]

What practical aspects do you use for determining someone is a Christian?

Good question but again, I am not trying to determine whether someone is a Christian or not. I leave that to God.

I have run into a few Mormons personally. Other than the theological stuff, I didn't see much sin from them. My experience was limited. Do you know of any blatant sins committed by the Mormons as a group? Other than theological stuff like baptizing for the dead, etc.

I attended their Bible study and temple service. I should point out that when they asked me questions on theology, I did not hesitate to contradict them based on what I understood from the Bible. I got a free meal out of the meeting

 

[trophy33]

Good question but again, I am not trying to determine whether someone is a Christian or not. I leave that to God.

I have run into a few Mormons personally. Other than the theological stuff, I didn't see much sin from them. My experience was limited. Do you know of any blatant sins committed by the Mormons as a group? Other than theological stuff like baptizing for the dead, etc.

I attended their Bible study and temple service. I should point out that when they asked me questions on theology, I did not hesitate to contradict them based on what I understood from the Bible. I got a free meal out of the meeting

I have never met one, they have only a small presence in my country, about 1,000-2,000 members.

 

[tonychanyt]

I have never met one, they have only a small presence in my country, about 1,000-2,000 members.

In Toronto, we've got everything. I love Toronto.

BTW, I appreciate your insightful questions so I can make things more clear and update my OP as in this case

 

[HTacianas]

Sure, then you can argue with them about that. I am not going to. I will say to them, you call yourself Christians, then do what Jesus did.

Gal 1:8 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed.

Gal 1:9 As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed.

 

[tonychanyt]

Gal 1:8 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed.

Gal 1:9 As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed.

Sure, go ahead and tell them and see if it will profit them or you.

 

[d taylor]

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...Well it is is not so much as are they (Mormons) christian, that simply means a person who follows Jesus. Many people who identify as christian, have never believe in Jesus for God's free gift of Eternal Life and have become a born again child of God.

...So person can be a Mormon and through God's grace, has come to understand how to receive God's free gift of Eternal Life. By belief in Jesus that Jesus is the promised Son of God, The promised Messiah from the prophiches of The Tanakh, and is the resurrection and the life.

...But they will have to get deprogrammed from the Mormon belief that Jesus and satan are brothers and were creations of God.

..Mormons will have to work through the food that perishes their false beliefs.

Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal on Him.”
Then they said to Him, “What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?”
Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.”

 

[Gregory Thompson]

I do not have the authority to decide who is a Christian or not. If someone calls himself a Christian, I would assume that he is and hold him to the Christian standard of Jesus.

What about people who believe that Mary was the Mother of God? Same answer.

I am not trying to determine whether someone is a Christian or not. I leave that to God.

I have run into a few Mormons personally. Other than the theological stuff, I didn't see much sin practiced by them. My experience was limited. If you know of any blatant sins committed by the Mormons as a group, let me know. Other than theological stuff like baptizing for the dead, etc.

I attended their Bible study and temple service. I should point out that when they asked me questions on theology, I did not hesitate to contradict them based on what I understood from the Bible. I got a free meal out of the meeting

Mormonism presents an alternate history of events in the bible, much like Islam. Mormonism also denies the trinity, much like Islam.

According to the rules of this site, if it is not a Christianity based on the Nicene Creed, it is not Christianity.

Mormons are not Christians.

 

[tonychanyt]

Mormonism presents an alternate history of events in the bible, much like Islam. Mormonism also denies the trinity, much like Islam.

According to the rules of this site, if it is not a Christianity based on the Nicene Creed, it is not Christianity.

Mormons are not Christians.

Define Christians

 

[Gregory Thompson]

Define Christians

For the purposes of this site, here is your definition.

CF Statement of Faith

www.christianforums.com

Furthermore, "Non-Trinitarianism may only be discussed in the Outreach category forums."

 

[ozso]

I think it's better to say that Mormanism is a false form of Christianity.

 

[eleos1954]

I do not have the authority to decide who is a Christian or not. If someone calls himself a Christian, I would assume that he is and hold him to the Christian standard of Jesus.

What about people who believe that Mary was the Mother of God? Same answer.

I am not trying to determine whether someone is a Christian or not. I leave that to God.

I have run into a few Mormons personally. Other than the theological stuff, I didn't see much sin practiced by them. My experience was limited. If you know of any blatant sins committed by the Mormons as a group, let me know. Other than theological stuff like baptizing for the dead, etc.

I attended their Bible study and temple service. I should point out that when they asked me questions on theology, I did not hesitate to contradict them based on what I understood from the Bible. I got a free meal out of the meeting

All humans are sinners and are in need of Christ for salvation .... many theologies ..... the main point within them is where and who is Jesus .... if Jesus is not the only way to salvation ... then there is error in the midst.

 

[tonychanyt]

All humans are sinners and are in need of Christ for salvation .... many theologies ..... the main point within them is where and who is Jesus .... if Jesus is not the only way to salvation ... then there is error in the midst.

See I am the way, and the truth, and the life. Really? and follow up there