If you study church history, you will note that it was the "heathen"--not the godly folks--who were polytheists (gods everywhere, divine spirits everywhere). So, it's not I whose identified Mormons with the heathens. It's Mormons' own belief in polytheism (and worse, that we can increase that polytheism by joining the ranks of the circle of gods) that places Mormons in the same encampment as heathens past.
BTW, haven't you noticed the RLDS have become more Biblical in their doctrine through the years?
>>If you study church history, you will note that it was the "heathen"--not the godly folks--who were polytheists
Then why did Hypolytus in his series titled A Refutation of all Heresies have an entire book about God and Christ not being the same person? He called this belief Heresy and was banished for his belief. (He was the Great, Great Grandson of John, and elected as the First Antipope)
I love studying Church history!
>>BTW, haven't you noticed the RLDS have become more Biblical in their doctrine through the years?
Yes, I also remember when they announced the building of their “Temple” they were asked what they were going to do in there and said they were “still studying that” Now you can rent it for conventions and stuff. Sad Really they have lost so much, but splinter groups usually do.