Yes, but they are still Christians. Just as a Catholic doesn't have to subscribe to the beliefs of a Southern Baptist to be called a Christian.
The question was whether they'd be MORMONS if they didn't jump thru the right hoops.
You admitted their are certain requirements TO BE CALLED AN LDS MEMBER; so why is it so hard for you to figure out there are CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS to be called a CHRISTIAN??
Your organization VEHEMETLY disavows those who call themselves MORMON, yet still practice polygamy.
Why?
Do they not BELIEVE exactly like the REST of the LDS members do??
What POSSIBLE grounds does headquarters have for saying, "They are NOT LDS'!"
He does if he wishes to be called SOUTHERN BAPTIST!