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That said, theological consistency is less important to Latter-day Saints than it may be for other Christians. This is an extremely important point, one that is relevant to the article that began this thread. The author of that article expresses frustration that Mormonism "is immune" to what he considers "fatal criticism" based on doctrine and beliefs.
There is a reason for that. Mormonism is not so much a system of doctrines as it is a way of life. In other words, to be a "Mormon" in good standing is more a question of conduct and attitude than theology.
Some have said that Mormonism is "atheological." I believe that is true.

That's a very interesting post.

I venture to say though, that it is a perfect description of just why Christians balk at the claim that mormons can, as you do, describe Christians as "other Christians."

I challenge you to present a Christian faith, an honest Christ-based faith, that holds these precepts as you describe them:

1. Theological consistency is less important to Latter-day Saints than it may be for other Christians.

2.  Mormonism is not so much a system of doctrines as it is a way of life

3. To be a "Mormon" in good standing is more a question of conduct and attitude than theology

Please say if you believe that Christ would accept your definition of Christian within this framework and why.

78 posted on 07/31/2009 10:35:54 AM PDT by greyfoxx39 (Sowell: A community organizer organizes resentments and paranoia within a community towards others.)
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So I guess the whole “I am the way the truth and the life” in John should have an asterisk beside it saying:

*”Your mileage may vary”

83 posted on 07/31/2009 12:07:46 PM PDT by ejonesie22 (There's something socialist in the neighborhood, who ya gonna call? MITTBUSTERS!)
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