You said — “No. It is not hard to understand. Your position is that any religious group that is not Christian is, by your definition, a cult. Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, all cults. I was just clarifying that.”
Okay, if you’re just clarifying that from a Christian standpoint, that’s fine. I’ve always said that before, anyway.
The other thing to get clear on this issue is that we’re not talking about “private definitions” here. I’m referring to what is considered “Christian” — across the board — from many different groups who cross denominational lines. We’re not talking about from one single group and that’s where the definitions come from; we’re not talking about something that originated just recently but rather has been recognized over the centuries.
So, what we’re talking about in terms of definitions for Christianity (where the boundaries are and who is “in” and who is “out”) — it’s been boiled down to the basics and is agreed upon across the board with many denominations. It’s something from basic, historic and foundational Christianity.
Whereas there are differences in denominations in terms of worship practices, style, traditions, and other matters, when it comes to the essence of Christianity — there is cohesion across many different groups.
It’s important to know that and to understand that, because it appears that “on the surface” many of these Christian groups look different. It’s their core Christianity which is the same.
And that’s why — when it comes to Mormonism — it stands out like a sore thumb. They’re *so radically different* (in teachings and doctrines) that it’s *totally unrecognizable* as Christianity in *any form*.
Regards,
Star Traveler
Who gives a rat's A$$?
Get thee to a nunnery!
Mormons have been serving in our military for generations, many making the ultimate sacrifice for our country. That's enough to make them good fellow citizens as far as anyone should be concerned.
Bottom line: any belief that is not Christian is a cult. True or false?
I’m an agnostic. I don’t have a dog in this fight. I’m just trying to define the terms.