What are the Key Differences Between Mormonism and Christianity? You have to look at the audience Paul was talking to. Why try to argue a point of doctrine that helps others serve each other. Like every christian we believe in repentance. And if you do sin you can repent and there for be blameless before God. Also you miss understood what Alma was trying to say. He was saying to have faith is to not have a visual sign from heaven, but rather a sign of knowing from God by a feeling of warmth in your bossism. This isn't politics). Also the church doesn't place a large . We choose to do what we do in the church and choose to live our lives in a way that we can return home to our Heavenly Father after this life. Also we believe the Book of Mormon to be another testament of Jesus Christ that we use with the Bible. To better explain what Mormons believe I direct you to . These are 1. 3 statements clearly explaining what we believe. And to clarify your thoughts of what . Not for what Adam has done. That should give you a better idea. Otherwise, sorry to say, your article is not based on fact and is wrong. You are trying to say what . So how would you really know. Not very factual, but interesting. This is the kind of fodder your average . It's too bad we can't all work together for the edification of the body of Christ instead of trying to turn people against higher thoughts and faith. There is a reason the Church had to be restored. This article provides some examples of why. Charles. June 2. 6, 2. AMMore witch hunting I see. I am absolutly offended. I would suggest that if someone doesnt understand something then to either learn or keep thier mouth shut. Atleast that is what I teach my five year old. Kenneth J. Griese. June 2. 6, 2. 01. AMYour reasoning is childishly amusing and very nearsighted. Do you also believe the world is flat? You have a LONG WAY to go to understand your God. West Granger. June 2. AMTheir are differences but most pastors get most of it wrong. Mormons believe we cannot get to Heaven without the grace of Christ, They believe in following the example of Christ and working to help others to come unto Christ. Perfection is not required as they look to the Savior, Jesus Christ as the only author of our salvation. Faith is not a perfect knowledge. FYI Mormons congregations study the Bible for two years out of every four years. Actual differences are: Belief in the Return . This includes the trend that lasted from Adam down to John the Baptist was cut off in a Great Apostasy and the Restoration of all things that Jesus spoke about to the Apostles. After man sinned, he was driven out of the Garden of Eden, and no longer had access to the wonderful tree of life. Man had to gain his. Why the Daniel Fast? Fasting is not a diet! Fasting is not done for weight loss! Fasting is ALWAYS done for spiritual purposes. Fasting should be done with a PURPOSE! God’s dietary laws prohibit eating carnivorous animals. Just as God created clean animals for food and by-products that humans could use, he created unclean animals. Locusts and Wild Honey The idea of eating locusts or grasshoppers is repulsive to many, but keep in mind that most think nothing of eating a cow or a chicken’s flesh. There is probably no animal as disgusting to Jewish sensitivities as the pig. It’s not just because it may not be eaten: there are plenty of other animals that aren. Originally Published 6/27/2011 Last updated 2/13/2013 For permissions to reprint, see below. Acts 10: 9 The next day, as they were on their journey and approaching. That means prophets who Jesus chose and ordained are back. Not the same as the protestant idea of pastors on every corner being prophets. The Book of Mormon as a second witness of Jesus Christ. The church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints believe that God is literally the Father of our spiritual beings, we are more than just mere creations. He will always be our Father and will always be our God. Jesus Christ's suffering on the cross and in the Garden brought about an . Therefore Christ paid the price of Salvation for unbelieving babies and young children who die. God has a physical body that is glorified and perfected yet his influence is everywhere and he is all knowing, all - seeing and omnipotent. There are major differences. Julian, It is a FREE will choice made by homosexuals to be homosexual. The old adage applies here: hate the sin love the sinner. But there is one and only one truth. The Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost are one in purpose and unity, not a one in three God. They use the Sons prayer to the Father to illustrate this. But faith and grace is pretty much the same as what Mormons believe in most evangelical churches I have attended. Too many clergymen don't correctly represent what Mormons believe. This article is better than most. Renee Whitehead Malae. June 2. 6, 2. 01. AMWhen I clicked . You go girl! This writer obviously didn't know much about what he was talking about- like the fact that Mormons believe that Christ redeemed men from the fall of Adam, that he atoned for each and every one of us to overcome natural death, that comment about original sin and that Mormons aren't sure why Jesus had to die is bogus. Mc. Dowell doesn't even understand the Atonement. This man also seems to be faithless and tries to say that the Bible encourages a lack of faith- which is a fallacy. One need look only at James 2: 2. But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee hole. And the woman was made whole from that hour. It was only after she had faith that she was cured, her faith had made her . Mc. Dowell seems to fail to understand this. Also, the title and certain subsequent selections of his article should be classified as libel, because members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints ARE Christian. This article just goest to show one of the ignorance and bigotry of people in society. Rieley. June 2. 6, 2. AMAfter reading the entire article, I felt MUCH better after reading the comments. My faith is NOT blind. Mc. Dowell should refocus on articulating and defending a biblical worldview. A scholar should not condemn those holding to a differing belief system. I believe in Christ, & I am a child of a living God. John. June 2. 6, 2. AMThank you for opening this discussion. Article is nothing more of a propaganda! You should read articles on Mormons what some local News papers in Russia have to say: ) JO HJune 2. AMThe very belief in eternal progression (that a later day saint can acheive godhood) makes Mormons not Christians. The Bible says there is ONE God. If someone believes that you can in anyway somehow become a god, then you believe that there is more than one God. It's polytheism. That goes against what the Bible says. I used to be Mormon, I know what The Book of Mormon teaches. I know that it contradicts what the Bible says. Why would God contradict his own word? Especially so many years after Jesus came to Earth. If you really just sit down and think about it, it doesn't make sense. Devin Holbrook. June 2. AMDear Biola,I must insist that an article be retracted. Christ visited these “other sheep” in the Americas after He was resurrected, teaching the same message to the Nephites that He taught to the people of Israel. The Book of Mormon makes it clear that Jesus Christ's message and His atonement are not for one group of people at one time. They are for everyone, everywhere, from the beginning of the earth to the end. Having the Book of Mormon as another testament of Jesus Christ reminds us that He is mindful of every one of us. No one asks you to believe what we preach is truth just by our word, we tell you, as it says in this scripture from Moroni, to find out the truth FOR YOURSELF: “And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true; and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost. I would just like to say a few words on faith and knowledge and a knowledge of the English language. Mc. Dowell quoted professor J. P. Moreland as saying, . Had he read a little further (if he read at all) he would have seen in Alma 3. Mc. Dowell for his lack of in- depth research, which is requisite for someone who is writing on article on a subject with which he has no first- hand experience. You should be sure of your information before you publish it as truth. As Renee said above, a Christian is someone wo believes in Christ and accepts him as their personal Savior, a fundamental belief of the LDS Church. Ward. June 2. 6, 2. AMThere is no burden to serve the living God. Whereas the archeology of the old world is extensive. Is it true that your church believes in a progression where a person can become a god and have spirit children perpetually with his wife? I have asked this question of missionaries at me door and not received a straight answer, they seem to not want to address this issue. Thank you in advance for your response. Dennis Hibbard. June 2. AMIf your not all Right your All Wrong James 2: 1. For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law. II John 9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: 1. For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds. To many Lies and One is To many! Lucifer the communist the end justifies the means, for the physical and spiritual death of Mankind who is Truly Merciless, persecuted while following a False Doctrine, Falun Gafa, Islam etc. It is so beautiful! David June 2. 6, 2. AMKevin C, Yes, we believe that. Otherwise, what would be the point of our existence? To reach a limit in our progression and then be stunted for endless eternity? Such goes against the very nature of our existence. What would be the point? To me, the prospect of not being able to progress is much of what would cause my soul to feel in hell. That is beautiful. Mary Mc. Dowell Purpari. June 2. 6, 2. 01. AMWhen I came back, I simply wanted to mention to Mr. Mc. Dowell that I should have added to my original statement that accuracy would help avoid embarrassing situations. Now, I would also like to mention to Dennis Hibbard that the Bible also says that all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. I agree with Shawna, it doesn't really matter what others think- -if we know that we have accepted Christ as our Savior, we are Christians. Shawna. June 2. 6, 2. AMAs far as lack of archaeology goes.. Let Mormons decide themselves if they are Christian. Why are so many mainstream Christians thinking they can decide the merit of someone else's Christianity? What a BUNCH OF NONSENSE!! IT'S NOT UP TO YOU!!! God’s Dietary Laws: Why Pigs, Crabs And Lobsters Are Bad For You. Editor’s note: This is part 2 in a 3- part series by the author on dietary laws in the Bible. The views are those of the author. Read part 1 here. Image source: The. Star. com. God’s dietary laws prohibit eating carnivorous animals. Just as God created clean animals for food and by- products that humans could use, he created unclean animals for other reasons. Carnivores are prey animals that help to control the populations of other animals. Such is the case with mountain lion and wolves who keep deer populations in check. This helps keep the deer population down and weeds out the old and sick members of the herd naturally. This is just one good reason why we should not eat carnivores — sick animals could transmit disease. Leviticus 1. 1: 7- 8 and Deuteronomy 1. Domesticated pigs have been used for a very long time as scavengers and will eat anything from garbage to dead animals and human wastes. Today, pigs in America consume more than 2. Feeding corn, wheat and barley to pigs puts them in direct competition with our food crops. This is probably one good reason why God declared them unfit to eat. Jesus even allowed a herd of pigs to run off the edge of the cliff after He cast demons into them. This showed how little regard he had for them – or just how invaluable he found them to be. Pigs, along with other unclean animals, can also transmit trichinosis to humans. This is caused by a small roundworm that finds its way into animal and human muscle. Bear meat, walrus and pig have all been a major player in transmitting infections to humans. Fish. In Leviticus, the laws concerning aquatic creatures are addressed: These you may eat of all that are in the water: whatever in the water has fins and scales, whether in the seas or in the rivers—that you may eat. Whatever in the water does not have fins or scales—that shall be an abomination to you. Leviticus 1. 1: 9, 1. Science reveals what may have been God’s reasons for declaring certain sea creatures unfit for human consumption. Clean fish are those that swim in bodies of water while unclean sea life is comprised mostly of predatory scavengers or bottom dwellers. The fish and sea life that do the ocean cleaning are full of toxins and can be harmful to human health. Poisonous fish are generally covered in bristles, spiny scales, thorns or spines and do not have any true scales. Encyclopedia filled with traditional country skills! Even though the Biblical dietary laws would have us eat the safest of fish we must still be very careful. Many of these fish are now polluted with heavy metals, as the health and balance of ocean ecosystems becomes disrupted — mostly due to overfishing, toxic chemical spills and pollution. What about shellfish, crabs and lobster? Shellfish such as crab and lobster do not have fins or scales and are therefore prohibited for human consumption under biblical dietary laws. However, shellfish is a multi- billion dollar business and eating such aquatic life considered a delicacy in most parts of the world. We know that everything God created has a purpose; so what is the purpose of shellfish, then? Lobsters are nocturnal bottom walkers and scavengers that scavenge for dead animals and debris on the ocean floor – they are like the vultures of the oceans. Lobsters have even been seen burying dead fish and digging them up a little at a time to eat. Crabs will eat just about anything and are known as professional garbage hunters. The Encyclopedia of Aquatic Life tells us that crabs, common shrimp and lobsters all feed off of dead and decaying matter. Therein lies their occupation — they were created to be the cleanup crew for the bottoms of lakes, rivers and oceans. They were not intended to be eaten by human beings. Eating raw or undercooked crabs, crayfish, shrimp or snails puts anyone at risk of a severe parasitic infection. Filter feeders. Closer observation of oysters, mussels, scallops and clams shows us that God also had a very significant purpose for these creatures. They are found in streams, coastal areas and lakes and are considered filter- feeders. They are stationary — meaning they do not go hunting for their food but rather pump large amounts of water over their gills, trapping small pieces of silt, bacteria, viruses and plant debris for their dinner. The International Wildlife Encyclopedia tells us that mussels and other filter- feeders are the ultimate scavengers of the sea. They are the detail cleaners, so to speak. Their role is to purify the water. Now, you have to ask yourself, once you really understand the role that these creatures play in their natural habitat, do you still want to eat them? Eating scavengers and filter- feeders is kind of like eating whatever is in your vacuum cleaner bag or septic tank. When scavenger and filter feeders make meals out of dead, decaying material along with pathogenic viruses, heavy metals and nerve toxins and we eat them — we are also eating all that they have eaten! According to the FDA, raw oysters, mussels and clams are responsible for 8. Such conditions as hepatitis A, salmonella, Norwalk virus, cholera and paralytic shellfish poisoning are just a few of the problems that are often linked to shellfish consumption. The more waste we dump into our oceans, lakes and streams, the greater the risk of getting sick from eating shellfish and other aquatic scavengers becomes. Think about this: Pregnant women, the elderly and people with compromised immune systems are warned against handling uncooked shellfish. Carnivorous birds are obviously very important to controlling the populations of other groups of animals. Because these birds eat the flesh and blood of their prey, they become possible agents for transmitting disease and are unclean. Birds that prey on fish also accumulate a large amount of toxic chemicals in their bodies and are also prohibited. Leviticus 1. 1: 2. Only insects from the locust and grasshopper family are permissible and have been used as a food source in the Middle East for thousands of years. John the Baptist is recorded to have eaten a diet comprised of honey and locusts. Next in the series: Are Old Testament dietary laws still applicable today? Sign up for Off The Grid News’ weekly email and stay informed about the issues important to you.
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