my brother became a Mormon and my mom is freaking out
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Just keep praying. My mom, a baptist, joined the Mormon church some years ago. They used to come out in the neighborhood and knock on doors. They seemed nice enough and represented themselves as Christians. However, once my mom started to attend their church services, she realized that the focus was not on Christ and that they used a lot of extra-biblical literature. Once, she realized that the focus wasn't on Jesus and that they used extra-biblical literature, she went back to her longtime baptist church. She's been there every since - about 20 yrs now. Her relationship with the Mormon church was very brief. Thank God!
R
I would just ask him why....I get what makes it so attractive for people because families are their top priority and put a cherry on top of everything to make it pretty. When you ask him please don't judge him, in fact that is the worse thing you can do because you want the light to shine that is inside of you and when you pass judgement that is what they are seeing. I have family that are really thick in the Mormon church, but we just love on them anyway and pray that they find Christ, that's all you can do 
Ive met quite a few mormons, and discussed with them often in the past, honestly, they are at thier foundation Christians, who accept the kjv version of the bible 100 percent, and they like many other denominations believe that they are the true Church. the only issue ive had in discussing with them, is they always want to talk about joseph smith and the bom, more than the Bible. i had 2 missionaries come and i allowed them to come in weekly and discuss and pray, i always spoke from the bible, and they never once said it was wrong, the talked me into reading the bom, and most of what it teaches is the same precepts Jesus taught, so i sort of Look at them as just another denomination.
they are maybe a little more fruitful in good deeds than most christians also, very helpful to others and always Kind. i think that Jesus will have people from any denomination of faith in Him, and thats the core of thier belief. I would never convert, but theres alot of denominations i wouldnt convert to God bless
they are maybe a little more fruitful in good deeds than most christians also, very helpful to others and always Kind. i think that Jesus will have people from any denomination of faith in Him, and thats the core of thier belief. I would never convert, but theres alot of denominations i wouldnt convert to
God bless
also this is there article of faith so you can understand a bit more about the lds church what we often call "mormon,"
1 We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.
2 We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam’s transgression.
3 We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.
4 We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.
5 We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.
6 We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.
7 We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.
8 We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.
9 We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.
[FONT="][/FONT][FONT="][/FONT]10 We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.
11 We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.
12 We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.
13 We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul—We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.
[FONT="]Joseph Smith.
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1 We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.
2 We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam’s transgression.
3 We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.
4 We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.
5 We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.
6 We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.
7 We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.
8 We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.
9 We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.
[FONT="][/FONT][FONT="][/FONT]10 We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.
11 We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.
12 We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.
13 We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul—We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.
[FONT="]Joseph Smith.
[/FONT]
honestly i have to disagree with this one brother, ive read the bom from cover to cover, and it is very christian. The bom claims that when Jesus was crucified, during the 40 days he spent after His resurrection, when he would appear and disappear from the disciples in jerusalem, He was appearing in the american continent and teaching them the same things as He taught in the gospel, everything He taught, (well most of what He taught) in the 4 gospels, is also what they claim He taught in the ancient americas.
I cant say i believe it to have happened or that i would ever convert to be a mormon, but i also, have read the bom, and it is for sure a christian based book, i would sooner read it than some of the new age "christian" literature like " the gospel of grace books out there, or many others claiming to be christian. ive always found all i need in the Bible, but if there were no bible on earth, the book of mormon would probably be what i would choose having the Knowledge of the bible and what it says about Jesus.
I cant say i believe it to have happened or that i would ever convert to be a mormon, but i also, have read the bom, and it is for sure a christian based book, i would sooner read it than some of the new age "christian" literature like " the gospel of grace books out there, or many others claiming to be christian. ive always found all i need in the Bible, but if there were no bible on earth, the book of mormon would probably be what i would choose having the Knowledge of the bible and what it says about Jesus.
R
But the book of Mormon IS NOT the word of God. Yes, the Mormons know the KJV, but their teachings are from the book of Mormon and not the bible. They also believe in baptisms of the dead and that people would have spirit babies in heaven which is ludicrous. Mormons are not Christian no matter how much they say they agree with us, it is truly sad because they are brainwashed into believing the way they do
I can't imagine anyone would say that except a Mormon.
I grew up in the Mormon church; it is absolutely, 100%, NOT Christian in any way.
They don't believe Jesus was God.
They believe Jesus was just a man, and he was soo good that he BECAME A God.... of which there are many.
And if the Mormons are really good, they can all become Gods too.
Joseph Smith, their prophet, was a convicted con man.
Even his con gimmick was ridiculous.
He'd put a "magic" rock in his hat, peep into his hat, and see magical information about where to dig for hidden treasure.
He'd visit farmers, do his "peeps stone" trick, and tell them they had hidden treasure on their land, and they'd have to pay him for the information... then he'd run off as fast as possible with the money.
He got thrown into jail more than once.
This stuff is all verified in court records, newspapers, personal letters etc. etc. etc.
If you want to join a fake church, who's prophet was a convicted con man, and who's members believe Jesus was NOT God incarnate, and that Jesus was Satan's brother, and that the Garden of Eden is in Missouri, and you can wear magical "sacred temple" underwear to protect you, and that you can hold baptisms for DEAD PEOPLE by proxy ... well well... the mormon church is the place for you.
I grew up in the Mormon church; it is absolutely, 100%, NOT Christian in any way.
They don't believe Jesus was God.
They believe Jesus was just a man, and he was soo good that he BECAME A God.... of which there are many.
And if the Mormons are really good, they can all become Gods too.
Joseph Smith, their prophet, was a convicted con man.
Even his con gimmick was ridiculous.
He'd put a "magic" rock in his hat, peep into his hat, and see magical information about where to dig for hidden treasure.
He'd visit farmers, do his "peeps stone" trick, and tell them they had hidden treasure on their land, and they'd have to pay him for the information... then he'd run off as fast as possible with the money.
He got thrown into jail more than once.
This stuff is all verified in court records, newspapers, personal letters etc. etc. etc.
If you want to join a fake church, who's prophet was a convicted con man, and who's members believe Jesus was NOT God incarnate, and that Jesus was Satan's brother, and that the Garden of Eden is in Missouri, and you can wear magical "sacred temple" underwear to protect you, and that you can hold baptisms for DEAD PEOPLE by proxy ... well well... the mormon church is the place for you.
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Maxwell got it right....
FollowJesus, you've been conned. You need to do much more research into it... they definitely don't believe in the same God that we do.
That's not to say they are not good people... the ones I have met and talked to are wonderful, family-loving people... but that trait does not save you.
FollowJesus, you've been conned. You need to do much more research into it... they definitely don't believe in the same God that we do.
That's not to say they are not good people... the ones I have met and talked to are wonderful, family-loving people... but that trait does not save you.