Cult! A Classic False Claim

Mormon Defense League ^ | October 9, 2011 | Mormon Defense League

[Saundra Duffy]

Some public figures have labeled the “Mormon” church as a “cult”. Most recently, ABC News reported that Dallas Pastor Robert Jeffress applied such a label in an interview following a political gathering where Jeffress introduced a political rival to Mormon candidate Mitt Romney.

Use of such a term to describe Mormonism is highly offensive to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “Cult” carries the connotation of dangerous, even violent groups whose beliefs are irrational and whose practices are immoral and lawless (Koresh and the Branch Davidians, Heaven’s Gate, Aum Shinrikyo, and The People’s Temple are all prominent examples) . The term cannot be applied to Mormons unless it is so broadly defined that its use could be applied to virtually any religious body.

Like racist language, the use of the word “cult” to describe a religion usually tells us very little about the religion, but a great deal about the person using the word. In short, it tells us only that the person using the label “cult” doesn’t like the religion in question, or thinks it is illegitimate. Bryan Wilson, a Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, and a noted sociologist of minority religions noted:

[cruise_missile]

Galatians 1:8
But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God’s curse!

It is pretty obvious that Mormonism teaches another gospel.

Mormonism has more problems than just being called a cult.

[Elsie]

let me give you a little sample:

Oh!

WAIT!!

Gotta start at the beginning...

Here is MORMONism's own creed:

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Articles of Faith

The Articles of Faith outline 13 basic points of belief of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The Prophet Joseph Smith first wrote them in a letter to John Wentworth, a newspaper editor,
in response to Mr. Wentworth's request to know what members of the Church believed.
They were subsequently published in Church periodicals.
They are now regarded as scripture and included in the Pearl of Great Price.

 

THE ARTICLES OF FAITH
OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
History of the Church, Vol. 4, pp. 535—541

 

 

1. We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.
   
2. We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam's transgression.
   
3. We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.
   
4. We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.
   
5. We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.
   
6. We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.
   
7. We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.
   
8. We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.
   
9. We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.
   
10. We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.
    
11. We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.
    
12. We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.
    
13. We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul—We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.

Joseph Smith

 

[Jim Robinson]

Even if. I’m not supporting an abortionist, socialist progressive RINO for president. To hell with the GOP if it comes to that!!

[Norm Lenhart]

Don’t get me wrong. I was Raised RC and come down on that since of the fence pretty much. But if people want to worship at the altar Joe and Co, they can deal with it when their real shock comes. Ain’t nothing we can do. Their souls are up to them to save.

[Jim Robinson]

Here’s your man:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=7OQoBxZZPqU

[Elsie]

These people are lost in hate futile.

Resistance is futile - NOT the fight against evil.

[Elsie]

...and SO forth???

[null and void]

Fair enough. In any event, I wouldn't be voting for him, but against Obama.

I haven't had many opportunities to vote for a candidate in my lifetime...

[svcw]

nope

[Norm Lenhart]

Perhaps if you weren’t so vague about it Jim....

Oh wait. You aren’t vague about it...About 3 times a week, on the front page and throughout the site. Clear as a bell.

I’m starting to think people say that just to tweak you. NOBODY is that stupid that they do not know the exact position you and FR hold RE Mitt Romney and support for him.

[Elsie]

Ain’t nothing we can do.

Dang!

What did them Catholics TEACH you?

Timothy was surely instructed to battle false teachings, and, by extension, so are WE!

Man up - get some KNOWLEDGE - and join the fray!!

[null and void]

He is by no means my man.

[Gaffer]

I’m sorry Elsie. My time in the time-out corner where my wife put me an hour ago is up. I don’t have to sit here and respond to your zealous rants any more. Hey, I’ve got a recommendation! Why don’t you spam-up Colofornian or one of the other zealots back over on the religion thread and commiserate about how “I just don’t Get it” or that “I’ll roast in Hell for not agreeing with your idiocy”......buh bye...gotta go...I’ve been sprung free now

[null and void]

*shrug* I haven’t been following his every word. My intent was not to tweak, but to get up to speed.

I’m up to speed.

[svcw]

Oh good grief G, people are just tired of the pimping for Romney.
People are tired of Sandy crying daily because someone called mormonISM a cult or challenged her world view and anti-Cristian diatribes.

[Tennessee Nana]

Some public figures have labeled the “Mormon” church as a “cult”.
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Personally I just go straight to FALSE RELIGION

[Norm Lenhart]

I said ‘raised’ RC and ‘pretty much’ on that side of the fence. I draw the line at being my brothers keeper when my brother is hellbent on being hellbound. God gave them free will and they are using it. Not my place to overrule God on the matter.

Me eviscerating a group of Mormons, which is all too easy to do based on their ‘scripture’ is neither going to convert them, nor save them, nor put a feather in my own cap. They are well aware of the KJV, what it contains, and they prefer the BOM. Their loss.

[Goreknowshowtocheat]

When was I ever in favor to Romney? Do you even read?

[Tennessee Nana]

Gollies Sandy Mormonism fits right there

Join Mormonism’s cult, Send your money to Mormonism, Agree with Mormonism, or get mocked and ridiculed so you stay in line, Disagree too strongly and get excommunicated/banned.

[svcw]

No honey you were kvetching about the post (or something), I was pointing out that most of us are tired of Sandy pimping for Romney and complaining that people are challenging her world view and anti- Christian rhetoric.
And no I don’t read - (eye roll)