[AnAmericanMother]

Got no problems with the LDS believing whatever they want to believe. It's (mostly) still a free country.

But their doctrine on the Trinity and the Incarnation is . . . fairly unique. Which is fine. But I think it's fair to say that it's not mainstream Christian, anyhow.

My cousin converted to the LDS church, and he's had the old college try at converting this Nosebleed-High-Anglican, so I've hammered out doctrinal questions with him pretty thoroughly. (It was a no go on the conversion, which is o.k. too. We have had very friendly and informative discussions, and I mean that in the literal sense, not the diplomatic one.) :D

[Jeff Head]

Thank you for that description of what I consider to be an extremely healthy attitude regarding showing and allowing people respect for their freedom to believe and worship as they will.

God bless.

[RonF]

Here are what some denominations have said about Mormons and Christianity. Note that it's pretty much agreed that if you haven't been baptized as a Christian, you're not a Christian.

The Vatican's rather terse commentary on the subject.

An explanation of the above.

The Evangelical Lutheran Church's take on the matter. They're not exactly a conservative group; they're in full communion with the Episcopalians.

The Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod's position.

The United Methodist Church weighs in.

And, finally, the Southern Baptists.

I looked on the Presbyterian site, but all they do is reprint the Vatican's position.

I can't find anything on line on the Episcopalian site, but our church carries a pamphlet about Mormons that basically says, "They're not Christians." I'm afraid I'll have to ask you to take my word on the matter.

If you can find a Christian denomination that accepts Mormons as Christians, I'd like to know.