Catsrus,
Thankyou for reminding this errant LDS christian of his his God, and restoring him to a love of God.
as for the “Another Gospel”, I can say with complete confidence that Oridgin and may of the 2nd Century theologians would believe that what has evolved into main stream christianity is definately “Another Gospel” from what was taught prior to 4th Century Christianity.
I think it’s interesting that even Rev. Billy Graham close to his deathbed in preparation to meet God, has removed his proclamation of the LDS Chruch as a unchristian cult.
You may say that Billy Graham is old and senial, but Moses’s best years were from age 80 to 120.
I’m not claiming that I believe in all of Rev. Billy Grahams teachings; but just maybe, as he prepares to meet God, the Rev. Billy Graham has one more thing to teach people like you.
My purpose wasn’t to restore him to Mormonism, but to show him through the truth of the Word what true Christianity is and even counter some of the false beliefs.
However, he had many good qualities, which, unfortunately, will not get one into heaven. You sound like a kind person, but need to pray and ask God to open your eyes and yes, to correct you if you are believing something that isn’t true.
Also, any group that calls itself the “true church” is most definitely a false one. The church is made up of the body of believers in Christ - it isn’t an organization, but a spiritual bond shared by those who have repented of their sins and accepted Christ as their personal savior. Yes, it is quite possible to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ - even though your teachings don’t believe this.
I keep seeing posts like this, even though they don't fully tell what happened. Graham's website had a page that described what constituted a 'cult', then listed Jehovah's Witnesses, Scientologists, the Unification Church, Universalists, Spiritists, and Mormons as examples of cults.
Graham never removed Mormons from that list. All his organization did was to remove the entire page on cults - in other words, he treated Mormonism exactly as he treated Moonies, Jehovah's Witnesses, and Scientologists,
When his organization was asked why this was done, they didn't say "because Mr. Graham no longer considers Mormons a cult".
The organization said they:
"removed the information from the website because we do not wish to participate in a theological debate about something that has become politicized during this campaign."
If I buy your explanation, then it follows that (paraphrasing you in conformity with the evidence) "Rev. Billy Graham close to his deathbed in preparation to meet God, has removed his proclamation of the Jehovah's Witnesses, Moonies, Universalists, Spiritists, and Scientologists as a unchristian cult."
That said, I respect your right, and the rights of others, to the free practice of your religion.