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***If mormons are Christian, then by any reasonable definition FLDS (and all the other xLDS) are mormons too.***

I’ve been trying to make that same point.

If LDS can self-define themselves a Christian, why cant the FLDS self-define themselves as Mormons? I would say that by denying the FLDS the right to self-definition while practicing that themselves (the LDS) there is just a wee bit of hypocrisy in Salt Lake City.

Interestingly I haven’t had one single FRMormon give me an answer, any answer, to this question.

If LDS can self-define themselves a Christian, why cant the FLDS self-define themselves as Mormons?

Because we SAY so!

Is that a good enough answer for you; GENTILE??

--MormonDude(WE are the REAL 'MORMONS'! you can tell I am by my SCREENNAME)

I would surmise that the lack of answer is b/c it would perhaps seem self evident. It's really quite simple, Christianity, or Christian, is a belief in Jesus Christ in it's most basic definition. Christian is not a church.

Therefore, the LDS church & the FLDS church are churches. All be it they may both be Christian churches, they are not the same church any more the the Westboro Baptist church is part of other Baptist churches. All may be Christians w/o being the same church. We don't claim the FLDS church isn't part of Christianity, we just claim it's not a part of the LDS church. Quite simple really.

Don't confuse the lack of response w/ the inability to respond. I for one, just thought it was obvious. Hope this clears it up for you.

Someone said: If mormons are Christian, then by any reasonable definition FLDS (and all the other xLDS) are mormons too.

U said: I’ve been trying to make that same point.
If LDS can self-define themselves a Christian, why cant the FLDS self-define themselves as Mormons?

First, It's one thing to say you are of a Faith, and another to say you are a member of a church.

Second, The FLDS do not want to be called Mormons, so we are denying them something they don't want?

Example: I hereby deny you the right to break your leg in a compound fracture tonight. Do you feel deprived?

U said: I would say that by denying the FLDS the right to self-definition while practicing that themselves (the LDS) there is just a wee bit of hypocrisy in Salt Lake City.

No hypocrisy at all, Faiths or broad collections of belief are not the same thing as a church with a specific structure, leadership and rules for being a member.

U said: Interestingly I haven’t had one single FRMormon give me an answer, any answer, to this question.

Probably because it's seen by many as a tar baby, but I personally often look over my shoulder and see angels looking at me like "what the heck are you doing way over there, we won't go there, you're on your own buddy!" (trading where angels fear...)

So I will answer almost any serious question, for more of my thoughts / Research See my home page here at FR.