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Edward,
I will try to put this is politely as possible. Mormons, despite what they
say, are NOT Christians.
They don't believe in the Trinity as orthodox Christianity believes in
it. They believe Christ was created, and that he is Satan's brother. Therefore
the Jesus they profess is not the Jesus of Sacred Scripture. They believe
God the Father has a body, and lives on a planet near Star base Kolob (No,
I’m not making this up).
They are, for the most part, wonderful people that aspire to wholesome
values. They are devout and sincere. However, their theology is sincerely
wrong!
You sister was probably talking about one of the Mormon Prophets. Perhaps
she was quoting from the book of Mormon.
I hate to use the word cult to describe them, because when we use "cult"
people think of small groups that have an aberrational sociology. So in
that respect they are not a cult. But theologically speaking, they are
an institutional heresy or cult. Their Christology, Pneumatology, understanding
of the Trinity, as well as their soteriology is so far from orthodox Christianity,
be it Catholic, Orthodox, or Protestant, that they cannot be called Christians
despite what they may claim.
That said, I don't mean to impugn the character of Mormons or of the leadership
of their Congregation. Mormons are probably some of the most charitable,
kind, and loving people you’ll find. They have a sense of honor and
respect which is admirable. And I’m sure devout Mormons clearly
love God, as they know him.
They simply are theologically misguided in the extreme.
John
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