Are Mormons Christians?

[Aqualung]

I think he expects you to start another thread.

Because we all know how he responds to other threads. He still hasn't made one response to my one-on-one debate. Sure, he's written in the thread, but none of it was a response to my questions.

 

[Comprehend]

not like this is going to have any effect on BT and his refusal to answer anyone's tough questions but......





BUMP

 

[bible truth]

Okay, so I already know the answer to the question.

A new poster by the name of Bible Truth, however, is of a different opinion, and has suggested that this question be debated by "all who have been granted spiritual ears to hear." If you believe the condition of your spiritual ears qualifies you, and you are interested in weighing in on this, please feel free.

Since Bible Truth asked me to start this thread for him, I hope he will be so kind as to begin by defining the term "Christian," as my definition clearly does not suit him. To the best of my knowledge, the Bible never actually makes a clear statement as to what a "Christian" is. Jesus did say, however, that men would know His disciples by the love they showed for one another. According to LDS belief, a Christian would be a person who believes that Jesus Christ is the Only Begotten Son of God, who worships Him and looks to Him for salvation, and who strives to follow Christ's example in how he lives his life.

I would not presume to tell anyone who considers himself to be a Christian that he isn't one because he does not believe everything the Latter-day Saints do. I hope that Bible Truth will offer the Latter-day Saints the same courtesy. Otherwise, we might as well call off the debate entirely. This isn't, after all, a debate on "Are Mormons Lutheran?", "Are Mormons Catholic?", or "Are Mormons Baptist?"

I found this from Jonny's link: http://www.pbs.org/mormons/faqs/mission.html#4

Do missionaries try to convert Christians?

Yes. Mormons view all non-Mormon Christian denominations as misdirected from the true teaching of God. Their emphasis when approaching Christians is on the "Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ" as revealed to Joseph Smith. In their eyes, Christianity has suffered from a "Great Apostasy" ever since the formation of the early Christian church, necessitating the revelation of Joseph Smith and, therefore, the need to spread his message throughout the existing Christian world.

 

[Bishka]

Do missionaries try to convert Christians?

Yes. Mormons view all non-Mormon Christian denominations as misdirected from the true teaching of God. Their emphasis when approaching Christians is on the "Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ" as revealed to Joseph Smith. In their eyes, Christianity has suffered from a "Great Apostasy" ever since the formation of the early Christian church, necessitating the revelation of Joseph Smith and, therefore, the need to spread his message throughout the existing Christian world.

Once again, please do not post the same 'cut-and-paste' bit from any site multiple places. If you did not get an answer once, try a thread. Just please do not keep doing this.

 

[Mustard Seed]

Once again, please do not post the same 'cut-and-paste' bit from any site multiple places. If you did not get an answer once, try a thread. Just please do not keep doing this.

I agree this is throughout a bunch of threads.....it's spam, plain and simple.

 

[Comprehend]

I found this from Jonny's link: http://www.pbs.org/mormons/faqs/mission.html#4

Do missionaries try to convert Christians?

Yes. Mormons view all non-Mormon Christian denominations as misdirected from the true teaching of God. Their emphasis when approaching Christians is on the "Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ" as revealed to Joseph Smith. In their eyes, Christianity has suffered from a "Great Apostasy" ever since the formation of the early Christian church, necessitating the revelation of Joseph Smith and, therefore, the need to spread his message throughout the existing Christian world.

and?

are you saying you would like to get baptized?

 

[PHOTOTAKER]

I found this from Jonny's link: http://www.pbs.org/mormons/faqs/mission.html#4

Do missionaries try to convert Christians?

Yes. Mormons view all non-Mormon Christian denominations as misdirected from the true teaching of God. Their emphasis when approaching Christians is on the "Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ" as revealed to Joseph Smith. In their eyes, Christianity has suffered from a "Great Apostasy" ever since the formation of the early Christian church, necessitating the revelation of Joseph Smith and, therefore, the need to spread his message throughout the existing Christian world.

i don't get your point, other Christian denomination try to convert some requiring another baptism most don't... 2nd if people are just not getting what God wants them to do who dose he send? the ghost busters?? a great fluid?? a prophet??? He sent Jonah to call for repentance and they got it finally get it, however most people don't get it like in Noah’s day we all know what happened to them they all joined Davie Jones locker. and besides if you believe in the bible then you know we need prophets without them the coming of Christ cannot come about...

 

[MaddLlama]

I found this from Jonny's link: http://www.pbs.org/mormons/faqs/mission.html#4

Do missionaries try to convert Christians?

Yes. Mormons view all non-Mormon Christian denominations as misdirected from the true teaching of God. Their emphasis when approaching Christians is on the "Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ" as revealed to Joseph Smith. In their eyes, Christianity has suffered from a "Great Apostasy" ever since the formation of the early Christian church, necessitating the revelation of Joseph Smith and, therefore, the need to spread his message throughout the existing Christian world.

So, by the context you've used this particular quote in, I would have to assume that you believe this statement is in agreement with what you believe is a true Christian?
Glad to know we've finally settled that.