They're committed, they have a strong testimony. I dont think thats true. Just walk into one on a Sunday and tell them you want to talk to the missionaries. I study the Bible daily. I want to understand what makes the Mormon congregation Christian? Spiritual death, a separation from God, is caused by sin. Not through Joseph Smith who is a human. Meat is not consumed during famine, summers, and winters. The garments were usually white except for military garments. This means they never came into existence. Mormons are normal people, but their life is different from others. Have you ever made a bad decision? Though, we make no warranties, either express or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information. did you know, most Mormons are narcissists. WebMormons believe that God created multiple worlds and each world has people living on it. Does the LDS denomination believe that it is through Grace we are saved? We are only If a Mormon has a problem with the rule, then he is free to share his opinion, as long as he keeps the point to himself. I hope theres one near my place. What youre describing is that god came to know us AS he formed us. A portion of that statistic is no doubt a result of the type of faithful people who marry in an LDStemple. His sacred prayer was, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Was he desperately seeking a connection with himself?!?! I have a whole post on that right here. To many, some of the beliefs of Mormons will seem unique and different. This might sound weird to you, but Mormons wear special undergarments called Temple Garments. You cannot anoint yourself or appoint yourself over anyone that is technically a sin. The religion Mormonism originated in the 1800s in NewYork during a period of excitement known as the Second Great Awakening. I mean if they are Christian why have the title of being Mormon? If good Christians practice charity and honor truthfulness The attire is known as Temple Garment and is worn by people who can make sacred promises to God. I am a Christian missionary from England working in a poor part of Hungary. Latter Day Saints believe that the Christian church declined shortly after the deaths of the Apostles and became hopelessly lost. Im not a Mormon, but I am a Christian and I wanted to respond to your comment regardless as far as baptism goes, I dont wanna speak much on that because I dont want to theologically say the wrong thing to you. How could he be at the Beginning and also be created by the Father? We believe in Jesus Christ as the savior of the world, and only through his grace do we believe we can be saved. 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The young Joseph Smith was a Freemason who had just gone to get his first Masonic degree, and heres where the LDS church admits it. Paul mentions it when he mentions the resurrection. They also believe that multiple Gods exist but each has their own universe. Maybe being weird isnt so bad. Military members can purchase sand-colored garments. The Bible is ripe with evidence in this belief. Its good to remember the lesson of the Bereans: These believers in Berea searched the Bible daily to verify if the teaching they received was in line with the true Word of God. Jeremiah 1:5 says BEFORE I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee.. If a person doesnt comply, then he might have to pay for it. Repent of your sins, trust in Christ alone and find a good Bible teaching church to join. There is ample evidence in today's world that the Christian faith rests on Solid Ground. But about all you get out of the LDS folks is that they just cant see how there could be such a thing. However, I would encourage any legitimate seeker of truth to put their confidence and trust in what the Bible says and not be led astray with any who teach otherwise. It then moved west towards Ohio. That is contact. They arent totally wrong. I guess you could say so. Today, Mormon temple clothes are a pillar of faith for many people. Note: The official name of the church is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. How many places in the Old Testament say there is only one God. Heres how it is said among the LDS faithful at the official church website: asmanis-God oncewas- and -asGodis-manmay become., But the Bible says in Malachi 3:6a For I the Lord do not change and in Revelation 1:8 he says I am the Alpha and the Omega, says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty., In fact, godhood is what the serpent promised Eve in Genesis when he said, in part you will be like God. (See Genesis 3:5). I should know. Physical death isnt because of sin. You have given a such inspiring and a positive objection There is nothing evil about swimming. Something thats strictly forbidden in the book of Revelation. So when they read the Bible, it has a different meaning to them. Mormons believe in the crucifixion, resurrection and divinity of Jesus Christ. Direct and to the point. The idea of hell or not being allowed to re-unite as one with God seems incredibly harsh. Since Lucifer is a created being, that means Jesus Christ created Lucifer. Your email address will not be published. The term Mormon was used to refer to members of these sects. If you think about it, allreligions have unique beliefs. The verse says, And if any man shall take away from the words of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and the things whick are written in this book. Non-LDS here but looked up the verse to see it in context. WebTwelve Beliefs the Mormon Church Might Not Want You to Know About 1. I think its super interesting that the resurrection of Christ is more significant to you than the crucifixion. They do have one-of-a-kind It is a covenant that you have to do. Just like pizza can be made in different ways & still be pizza, we may have some differences with other Christian religions but we still accept Christ as our Savior, we worship Him, he died for us & rose again, breaking the permanency of death, & He continues to guide us through the Holy Spirit. What their life looks like, who they are, and what rules they are supposed to follow are still a question to many. If you dont you cant enter any of the kingdoms in heaven, so you have to wait if you dont get baptized. Remember that when Jesus Christ came to earth as a man he was God Incarnate Immanuel- God with us. This shows that Christ and the Spirit are certainly separate as they are seen separately here. I hope some of these could be really true. Where do you live because there are LDS churches all over the world. Then, they take those names to Mormon temples and the member of the church is baptized in a font for and in behalf of their ancestor. I dont really think we keep to ourselves. As for the Fear God thing. We simply perform the physical action of baptism requiring a body, and give them the ability to accept Christ. Skin Color (Dark Skin Turns White) Since people of darker skin, especially people of African descent are Is yourFaith Founded on Fact? Christopher Hitchens, the belligerent and loquacious atheist author and social The Book of Mormon is a record of Christs teachings to the people in the Americas. In fact, maybe it helps Mormons to become good Christians. We believe authority is required from god to perform baptism, so if someone was baptized previously but not by someone with the priesthood, that it should be done again. "I think its a really good thing to say, 'I want to marry someone that served a mission.' Every young Mormon expects to serve a two-year mission overseas. If a member is found criticizing the leadership, then the committee informs their bishop to confront the person about it. Such as Mitt Romney,Hillary Clinton, However probably the decisions of one person who I am sure is still learning right and wrong and growing probably shouldnt speak for an entire group of people and how they would act in the same situation. but for those who werent baptized alive or dead do they really deserve such harsh punishment? Voluminous quantities of artifacts and written records corroborate the true stories of the Bible from the Old Testament and the New Testament -and with amazing detail. Latter Day Saints believe according to their extra-biblical scriptures- ancient civilizations once existed in North America, but there is no evidence these civilizations ever existed. I know Ive commented on a few different things on here tonight, Im sure it might be coming off aggressive. who Lucifer is and heres what I wrote about him. Those people who its done for can accept that or not. Latter Day Saints who undergo the temple sealing ceremony wear special undergarments. And they believe Jesus Christ came to visit them. It is the religious tradition of the latter-day saint movement of Restorationist Christianity initiated by Joseph Smith. They do have unique beliefs that are not shared by a Latter-day Saints believe God is embodied, though His body is perfect and At least I know who to call when I want to research my family tree. Exodus 33:11 says Moses did as well. I enjoy my faith. WebThe ultimate weirdness about Mormonism is that no one seems to know what Mormons believe. He made Many Blatant Claims to be God (see my post) and he proved -over and over- that he is God. Im fine with that. They finally shut it down when it became clear It is a religious text published by Smith, and he translated it from golden plates with the help of divine power. Its up to you in what you believe, what an awesome thing agency is. It says he knew us BEFORE he formed us in our mothers belly. It isnt strange to me at all, thank God they are close net families at least the majority, it is not hard to believe most of their teachings, it makes a lot more since then and a more realistic approach to accepting God and the Bible teachings. Yes, we agree that we cannot earn our way into Heaven of our own accord. Do you believe the Holy Spirit speaks and lives inside you today. (D&C 130:22) But the Bible says God is Spirit. After Smith's death in 1844, the movement experienced schism (a division between people belonging to an organization). Anything they do, apart from working, is considered to be a distraction. Later, he reported different angelic visitations and told that God would use him to re-establish the true Christian Church. Moroni. God has a plan for those who are not baptized and did not hear the gospel. And they believe Jesus Christ came to visit them. Or done something that others who believe the same beliefs as you disagree with? WebMormons believe that the love felt between spouses and families of outsiders is not as strong as for those within the faith. God so loved the world that He gave His Only Son so that whoever believes on Him would have eternal life. But I also respect you as my brother in Christ regardless and as much as I might disagree with you, I dont mean to offend you at all. The Book of Mormon says (see above) Jesus was Gods first creation. I would like to post this on FB but dont know how. Its more like humility. Ouch. But LDS folks take their misunderstanding of this verse and build a whole doctrine around it. They pay a tithe (10%) of their earnings to the church each month. Heres what the LDS official website says: Members of the Church believe that marriages performed in temples are sealed, or blessed to last for eternity. (John 1:1). Mormons tend to like to keep themselves a After all, he is the Savior of the entire worldnot only the Jews. The book is a scriptural synthesis of the old and new covenants drawing upon the New Testament in its narrative. Why should we fear Him? While I was able to locate the quote from the good folks at Fair Latter Day Saints, I wasnt able to find out which specific creeds God told Joseph Smith were corrupted. They cant play in tournaments, leagues, and on regulation basketball courts. A person who passes from life on earth without accepting Christ and being baptized will not enter the gates of Heaven unless God intervenes. All politicians may study the scriptures and pray but at the end of the day they all have their own way of thinking and there is no mass population that would fully agree with every decision any politician makes. Currently, there are over 14 million Mormons worldwide. So what definition of the word Christian are you using? This can be applied elsewhere too like FEARING God. Or did he convene with the Nephites? Its actually 1 Corinthians 15:29. Though some Mormon beliefs may contradict Married couples were forbidden from keeping each other happy in their homes. Keep following only the scriptures (and always will be). Does the LDS church count those that they baptized for the dead in their membership numbers? You see, some of us believe and take the Word as fact, that when Jesus said, if you do not believe I am he, you will die in your sins, and Before Abraham was, I am (I am, was a name God went by in the Old Testament to Moses and the Jews). The Mormon belief that God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit are three separate people who are one in their mission to bring about the salvation of all mankind. Their goal is to paint The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in a negative lighteven if they have to twist the truth to do it. They cant play basketball unless it is a half-court game. But if you really think about it, if baptism is God saying are you willing to follow my commandments and do good and you say nah that doesnt sound like something I would want to do then he would probably say thats ok. Its your choice But you cant stay with me while you do that stuff. And hes probably extremely torn apart to see you go. Joseph Smith did not write the Book of Mormon and there were multiple witnesses in which proves he did not make it up it was a book of historical text. In fact, if members or visitors do not have dresses, skirts, or suits, it is acceptable for them to wear their best clothing to church. ", You'll also like:Are "Checklists" for What We Want in Our Future Spouse a Good Thing? Satan is now using Joseph Smith and his apostate church to accomplish that goal. The couple sits marinating, and the boys make sure that they don't break the woman's hymen. There are beliefs. How can politicians be Christians ? All information available from this website are referenced from the trusted & best known sources on the web. Because God & Christ love everybody & want them to return to them. Yep, I believed in most of that. A rumor came that the students at BYU had found a way of forbidding premarital sex by doing soaking. Im sorry to hear your father is difficult to deal with. Ive never heard of it being rejected or not sought. (John 4:24), LDS books say that Jesus Christ was God-the Fathers first creation. link to Do You Have to be Baptized in Water to go to Heaven? When Adam & Eve partook of the fruit (the act of partaking, because God said you will surely die) they brought mortality & death into the world. Gods plan is perfect, and he wants all of his children on Earth to return to Him. I could go on, and on, and on. This is a safety precaution to prevent water-related accidents. Problem is, theres no record of it. WebThis is a different theology than we have seen before in Mormon circles. We arent responsible for Adam and Eves sin, but we do live with the consequences of our first parents choice to bring us into an imperfect and sinful world. Schumer,Pelosi,Newsome the list grows exponentially. And we do go places other than Church, including visiting family, helping at homeless shelters, volunteering at hospitals, etc. You can also subscribe without commenting. Mormons have their main church meetings on Sundays. WORKS doctrine is made for the putrid ideals of man who think we have even the slightest ability to be enough at any time. Mormons usually prefer eating vegetarian foods. You would just end up in a lesser kingdom of glory, and completely by choice!! While it is a major time commitment, Im happy to have a way to serve others and fulfill my responsibility to be a servant of Christ. Not only that, but Jesus was there at the beginning! I know thousands of Mormons and about 6 narcissists. So if a person in a another place hasnt ever heard of the church we are giving them a chance to enter a kingdom. In the Mormon church, members are asked to research their ancestors. Earlier, Mormons struggled a lot because of marriage traditions. This just means that God knows each one of us before we were born, he knew who we would be, He knit us together in our mothers womb, not that we existed as spirits in Heaven prior to birth.also, in Psalm 82:6, if you use the study part of your bible, instead of taking parts of a verse out of context, you would see the verse that says you are Gods, you are all SONS of the most high (meaning his creation) verse 7, but you will die like mere men; you will fall like every other ruler.rulers and judges, as deputies of the Heavenly King could be given the honorific title Gods in Old Testament language.You cant just pick and choose phrases out of scripture to suit some belief that has no merit! Greeks would sacrifice sheep/goats and the priests would divine their gods will by reading the entrails. Recognizing how mighty and righteous God is. Thats a poor representation of any religious factor. Dont think Ill convert but Mormons are good people. 1. For every ten Mormons that tell you that God was once a man and man can become a god there are ten who will tell you that's anti-Mormon bile and the church never taught that. But we also believe in agency and being respectful of others. Whats not so well known is that they still believe polygyny (or plural marriage) occurs in heaven. However, Jesus specifically says in Matthew 22:30, that At the resurrection people with neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven. (NIV) I mean no disrespect or to be argumentative in anyway, I am just curious what you think about this. The church of Jesus Christ of latter-day saints also believes in kingdoms of glory though which means if you told God hey I dont really want to follow your commandments and be baptized you wouldnt be in the his kingdom of glory, but if you are not an inherently bad person either you dont go straight to hell. That's not to say that some LDS families prefer not to watch TV on Sundays as a personal way of keeping the Sabbath holy, but it's not the case for all LDS families. Yes, He defeated death. Several communities, like Hinduism, Christianity, and others, exist in the world. Mormon temple marriages last for eternity. Not even Mose see God in His fullness. You can read a summary of The Book of Mormon here. Another obvious example of this belief in the Bible is in the Book of Mark. Your eternal soul depends on it. Web9 Weird Mormon Rules & Beliefs That Make Them Different from Other Communities 1. Yet Mormon underwear did change after Smiths death in 1918. 2. 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