Logophile: As a Mormon, I more or less agree with this point.
What is the Mormon definition of subordination of the Son to the Father? Do Mormons believe in reincarnation?
Logophile: Mormonism teaches that Jesus Christ atoned for original sin; therefore, original sin is not inherited. That part I can agree with.
Eastern Orthodox Christianity teaches that original sin is not inherited, but for a different reason than the one you give.
Although I cannot recall a Mormon ever using the word subordination in a sentencewe don't do much systematic theologyI think I understand what you mean.
We believe that the Father and the Son are fully divine, yet the Son is subject to the Father. In the Bible, Jesus consistently states that he was sent to do the will of his Father; that he derived his authority from his Father; and that his Father was the greater of the two. In all that he did, Jesus gave the glory to his Father.
I should add that we are not Trinitarians in the classical sense. Some would call us Tritheists. We believe that not only are the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost three persons; we also consider them as three separate Beings.
An analogy that I like to use is this: The Father is the King; the Son is the Prince; the Holy Ghost is the Prime Minister. The King is the Sovereign source of power and authority. He has delegated his authority to the Prince, who is equally royal and who does the will of the King in all things. The Prime Ministerwho is also royalcarries out the will of the King and the Prince. (The analogy may not be perfect, but it is close.)
Do Mormons believe in reincarnation?
No. We do believe in resurrection; however, no one gets more than one shot at mortal life.
Eastern Orthodox Christianity teaches that original sin is not inherited, but for a different reason than the one you give.
Interesting. What is the Eastern Orthodox doctrine on original sin?