Hello, Mormon Here!

Okay, just so it's out there in the open, I am hereby declaring my affiliation to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ie Mormon. That being said, rest assured, I have no desire whatsoever to promulgate my faith or seek to convince others of its veracity. I have come here in the spirit of interfaith dialogue and understanding. I have found myself embroiled of late in various discussions with 'mainstream' Christians, and though I believe there is much more we have in common than we might think, our differing philosophies often lead us to talk past one another. Therefore, I feel it would be a benefit to me to seek insight and information from other Christians so that I might increase my understanding of your faith.

I am primarily interested in how Christians view certain scriptures and general overviews of primary theologies for which there is no corollary in my church. I understand the rules and I will do my best to keep from promoting my beliefs, and will rarely comment on them unless asked by another, or in order to explain my reasons for a particular inquiry. I hope that is alright.

Anyways, this place looks active, and its members, knowledgeable. I am looking forward to my time here and hope it is both prosperous and pleasurable.

Ah... so realizing you can be banned for spreading false doctrine, before you begin your apologetics you start with the caveat that you aren't doing any apologetics.

Sounds reasonable to me.

I mean, it's a pretty thin veneer... but hey... I get it, lol.


Oh, and I was in the Mormon church before becoming a Christian, so I'm perfectly familiar with their heretical beliefs, how often they try to change or obfuscate their beliefs, and all of their apologetic and evangelistic tactics.

Welcome to CC - I got to say that I just love the choir....would love to sing with them actually....any woo Welcome my friend a friend request sent your way. Sorry for those who want to debate you... I will just welcome you as a brother in Christ.

A lot of people jumping on Maxwel here but he has a very good point in that we should be wary of being "evangelized" to by a self-professed Mormon. By all means extend the hand of welcome but be on our guard against false doctrine?

I think we're all savvy enough to know what we believe and can pinpoint false doctrine.

I think we're all savvy enough to know what we believe and can pinpoint false doctrine.

I hope so Kaylagrl

Brother Maxwel, I totally get where you're coming from and am in agreement with you. It's written in God's Word, "If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed." And with your knowledge of the Mormon religion you'd think people would get a clue. Oh well.... "like waves tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine."

There are a few off the top of my head. I won't post them here, though. Not the appropriate forum. Once I formulate adequate questions that might prompt some discussion, I will post them in the Bible Discussion forum.

Somehow, this thread got way off topic. For that, I apologize.

I <LIKED> this.... although it is not you who should be apologizing. I am, frankly, pretty embarrassed.

Hi Mormon . Just one verse ........: " But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. " Galatians 1:8 kjv.

Therefore Joseph Smith was deceived by Satan in the same manner as Mohammed was . Mormonism and Islam are therefore both cults of Satan .

The christ of mormonism is the same christ as in islam - no christ at all .

Repent now lest you die in your sins

That is a bit disgusting.

Darlene, Mormons aren't part of the Body, but they are welcome here.

They are people and still my brothers and sisters. If they believe Jesus is their Savior what is the problem? God makes the call not us as He looks at the heart. If there is adjusting or conviction that needs to be made that is the Holy Spirits job...Mine is to love them or any other person on this planet no matter what they call themselves....Even folks who live down under....lol

Okay, just so it's out there in the open, I am hereby declaring my affiliation to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ie Mormon...

Well, I've considered the interactions drawn up as a reply to your opening statement. Is there, in your point of view, any religion that holds a perfect doctrine, adhering only to the words that say, "Follow Me" "I and my Father are One" "You read the scriptures, for in them you believe you have your salvation, but you do not turn to Me that you may have life." If Jesus said He is the way, should we seek someone else if Jesus says (present tense) He is "The Truth" For lack of forward motion, these thoughts are purely for the sake of argument. These are a testament to the only means by which we might inherit the kingdom of heaven. You already know that I would give this witness. That being said, what is it that you would like me to share with you?