I know Ive commented on a few different things on here tonight, Im sure it might be coming off aggressive. Copyright 2023 Jim Harmer of St. George, Utah. Because of their choice, we can all die and do not live in a perfect Garden of Eden. Usually thats something people immediately seek after divorce if they are active in the church. And then there are strange beliefs. Members of the church are all given specific duties or ways they can help out in the church. Christ could not have stood in a river and looked up in the sky only to see himself descending in the form of a dove. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. 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. Problem is, theres no record of it. And it is commanded in the New Testament: Mormons are from a cultural group related to Mormonism. God has a plan for those who are not baptized and did not hear the gospel. Children are not born evil because of someone elses choice. To understand this principle, a basic Biblical understanding of baptism is required. Mormons Also Believe That Ive never heard of it being rejected or not sought. did you know, most Mormons are narcissists. And you know what else? Currently, over 50,000 Mormon missionaries are serving across the globe. A portion of that statistic is no doubt a result of the type of faithful people who marry in an LDStemple. 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! You can also subscribe without commenting. I really appreciate that many love using the cross to remember Christ and I dont think theres anything wrong with that at all. I have been assigned to teach a youth Bible class each morning to the teenagers before they go to high school. You dont hear about the Joseph Smith Translation too much. I do think a lot of things believed by the LDS church are taken out of context from the Bible. They dont do the same things as most people. If somebody claims they translated the Bible -but analysis shows they just added some new content with the intention of deceiving the reader- Im not so sure I want to follow a guy like that. I dont really think we keep to ourselves. 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. And while we try to avoid activities that detract from the holiness of Sundays and that may include certain TV shows or going certain places, we are allowed to do things other than attending church. However, I believe that this merely shows their unity in purpose. So that they can go to the kingdom of god. We are not supposed to define ourselves as a church name but our relationship with God, Interesting I am also wondering about Galatians 1:8 which says But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under Gods curse. Its just the translation. TIGERRED EXACTLY. I also would like to know what Mr. JB asked. Great smart responses. And when you dig deep, you find that they place these other books ahead of the Bible in their belief system. How could he be at the Beginning and also be created by the Father? The public is always invited to attend Mormon church services. Those people who its done for can accept that or not. WebA bunch of folks that engage in other religious beliefs really feel that the beliefs are crazy and odd that is component of the religion of Mormonism. Baptism for the Dead has never been part of Christian doctrine. The Bible is ripe with evidence in this belief. We simply care for you. Its more like humility. Therefore it was a comforting practice for the loved ones left behind to be baptised in proxy as a visble sign of the work God already had performed previously in the heart of the deceased prior to death, but who had never had a chance to obey Jesuss command. There is ample evidence in today's world that the Christian faith rests on Solid Ground. I dont think thats true. It uses a complex singular form of God indicating a sense of oneness and a sense of plurality all at the same time. He knit us together in our mothers womb. Thats not what the scripture says. I guess you could say so. If the LDS folks in Salt Lake City really believed the Book of Mormon, dont you suppose they would take a position on it? WebMormons believe that Jesus, under the direction of God (or Heavenly Father), leads the church by revealing his will to the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day And I wrote a whole post on it where I clarify the meaning of the only Bible passage that even mentions it. Also, with half-court basketball, they cant keep score. The Book of Mormon claims there were ancient civilizations in North America. "The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork." I mean if they are Christian why have the title of being Mormon? Up until 1990, the Temple Sealing ceremony was almost identical to the first Masonic ceremony. His church would have his name in the name of the church. All information available from this website are referenced from the trusted & best known sources on the web. performed in temples are sealed, or blessed to last for eternity, lack of actual evidence doesnt stop LDS folks, What Heaven Looks Like: Unveiling the Secrets of God, 101 Bible Verses and Quotes about Being a Man. WebThe ultimate weirdness about Mormonism is that no one seems to know what Mormons believe. How can politicians be Christians Non-LDS here but looked up the verse to see it in context. I like your comment brother Dave While Marys virgin status is unquestioned by most Christians, many Mormons believe that Mary wasnt a virgin after all. I know thousands of Mormons and about 6 narcissists. This evidence comes from centuries of scientific, archaeological and historical studies and discoveries. And they believe Jesus Christ came to visit them. You'll also like:Why I Keep the Sabbath Differently Than You & Why That's a Good Thing, Enter your email to receive updates on our LDS Living content, 2022 LDS Living A Division of Deseret Book Company, "Tattooed Mormon" Talks Loneliness, Trials As New Convert, Are "Checklists" for What We Want in Our Future Spouse a Good Thing? 3. And God is the final judge. This can be applied elsewhere too like FEARING God. most narcissists are Mormon. This means they never came into existence. It is a beautiful practice which is essential to Gods plan. The Mormon church(?) Lets find out answers to your questions by looking at some unknown facts. It really is all true. Why would we need to manipulate Christ and his love? And counting. Odd, all my Bibles say nothing of the sort, concerning the reference to 1st Corinthians 15:40-42. The Nephites are described as having a belief in Christ for a long time. However, the idea that members are asked to have their tattoos removed could come from potential missionaries with tattoos being chosen to serve a mission where their "tattoo is either culturally accepted or to a colder climate where long sleeves, and tights for women, will cover their tattoos," according to lds.org. Exodus 33:11 says Moses did as well. Celestial marriage. Hmmmm. During the 1970s, the church members were instructed they could make their garments after the approval of local leaders. Jesus Christ, Heavenly Father and The Holy Ghost are three separate beings, but they together are one God, there are references to each one of them calling them God, but that is because they are all in the God Head. Were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. We believe that his death didnt define him, but his overcoming death. Mormon rules are weird than expected. WebMormons believe that God created multiple worlds and each world has people living on it. Required fields are marked *. 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. The Morman Church has added to Christ s commands, again, making the Bible appear incomplete. I have religious beliefs that at times I probably was not the best at being a symbol for. And keep asking those questions. Some of them I'd never heard of. 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. Instead of churches arguing about who is/isnt Christian, we should be doing as He did, using our energy to help lift the downtrodden, comforting the sick, & helping one another on this mortal experience so we can all return to Him! Just walk into one on a Sunday and tell them you want to talk to the missionaries. 100 years ago, these garments had special Masonic symbols on them, but not anymore. Not only that, but Jesus was there at the beginning! Yes, we believe that to enter heaven, Christ stands before God as the sacrifice for our since through grace. This section came in part as a response to the vision Elder WilliamW. Phelps saw while traveling with Joseph Smith viacanoe. So when they read the Bible, it has a different meaning to them. Yep, I believed in most of that. Why is he called a prophet? Whats not so well known is that they still believe polygyny (or plural marriage) occurs in heaven. You have given a such inspiring and a positive objection In the first pages of the Book of Mormon it explain the purpose of the Book of Mormon it is another testament of Jesus Christ and we study both the Bible and the Book of Mormon. Go to an LDS Singles Conference. 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.. Web101 crazy Mormon beliefs. The youth and kids each go to meetings with kids their own ages, and adults meet together to study the Bible and the Book of Mormon. What about Satan? The early Christians were considered a cult by the Romans and Jews. If you believe you can rewrite the Bible, I say respectively, your faith is not in God. Why do you baptize those that are already deceased into the Mormon religion? Starting in the 1920s, a number of adjustments were made to the traditional temple garments, including shortening the sleeves and pants. I have never heard of an active couple who did not get their sealing canceled when divorced. Are they then not Christian? The idea of hell or not being allowed to re-unite as one with God seems incredibly harsh. They say these garments remind them of their commitment to follow Christ and that the garments protect them from harm. Only God can do that. 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). 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. I mean, WHY I get that it wipes us of our sins so that we can enter the gates of Heaven. But according to Colossians 1:16, Jesus Christ created all things in heaven and earth! Thanks for writing this. Over time, the religion started to change, and it got tough on sexual immorality. Married couples were forbidden from keeping each other happy in their homes. God was the only one that could redeem us because he made us. You said God is the judge, not a family member. I fully agree. I consider a Christian to be someone who follows Jesus Christ? If you learn more about Mormons, youll see that although Mormons are different, at the same time they believe many of the same things that you do. Below is a list of some of the unique beliefs that Mormons believe, which is what makes the church unique. He represents only his thoughts not the churchs views and opinions though they may sometimes align. [3] 4. I should know. That calling takes about 3 hours of my time each week day, and I am not paid to do so. It is also possible that, depending on what the tattoo is depicting, some members with tattoos may not be allowed to serve missions, according to lds.org. See, I believe God is NOT judgmental because LOVE is non-judgmental. Mormons have their main church meetings on Sundays. This could determine anything from battlefield military tactics to determining if you should marry someone. Your eternal soul depends on it. Freemasonry is a Gnostic, Universalistic, Luciferian religion that denies the Godhood of Jesus Christ. I am a member and there is one scripture that has been quoted to me, by non members, is the verse in Rev. No nothing. The term Mormon was used to refer to members of these sects. Thats what we strive to do every day. Christ is baptized of John the Baptist. No one is righteous, no, not one. Christ is the only One w/Father, and He is the only one who can clense us of all unrighteousness, that being SIN of every kind included what is in our minds at any time. who Lucifer is and heres what I wrote about him. Then, Heavenly Fathers voice from heaven declares, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased (Mark 1:11). Ps 19:1, ESV. God is the judge, not a family member. We believe Jesus is God in the Flesh, as John 1 testifies to. The verse means the the book of Rev. These radical orthodox believers want to be defined by what we are for, not what we are against, Givens says. Rather, it's more of a general safety requirement for missionaries to keep them safe and healthy during their missions. 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. You cite on at the very beginning of this article. Please make me understand. 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