Posted on 11/12/2011 10:43:37 AM PST by 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:
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“THE FOUNDATION of mormonism is that Christianity is false.”
THE FOUNDATION of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the Gospel of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer.
Lots of that going on...
One of them spake unto me, calling me by name and said, pointing to the other—This is My Beloved Son. Hear Him!
Sandy people go to hell of their own free will. No one can condemn you there.
“Are you able to give a very small amount or nothing at all without reprimand?”
Reprimand? There is no such thing. Tithing is a privilege. I do not understand why anyone would be against tithing since it is in the Bible. I heard tons of sermons about tithing when I was a Baptist and a Pentecostal. There were threats, too, like if you were not a full tithe payer, you could not expect God to bless you, but if you tithe faithfully, God will bless you and your family - pressed down, shaken together and running over . . .
I don’t get the argument against Mormons regarding tithing. It is strange to me.
Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin...
Zechariah 4:10
When we Mormons were standing side-by-side with other Christians to pass Prop 8, no one ever condemned us to hell or called us “cult” members. Only after the victory - only after they didn’t need us anymore did some of them turn on us. That stinks to High Heaven.
Please note:
Sandy IGNORED what her leaders said about JS' saving power earlier in the thread.
Saundra; you KNOW what JS said!!
Joseph Smith, Jr.’s statement that he was ”the only man that has ever been able to keep a whole church together since the days of Adam.” was made on Sunday, May 26, 1844.It wasn't too long after this blasphemous statement that he got to meet his Maker.It’s found in the History of the Church Vol. 6, p. 408-412.
Guess he found out that MORMONism had stolen a LOT of his life; eh?
You said an “entire industry exists”, not one or two or three people printing books or making movies. An ENTIRE INDUSTRY.
I want proof of that claim.
You struck no nerve other than claiming something as truth with absolutely no proof.
Deseret, Seagull and Beehive books, owned or licensed through the church. That’s an “industry”.
Now bring your proof or admit you were either wrong or lying.
The fullness of the Gospel in the Book of Mormon 2nd Nephi:
26 And we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our cchildren may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins.
27 Wherefore, we speak concerning the law that our children may know the deadness of the law; and they, by knowing the deadness of the law, may look forward unto that life which is in Christ, and know for what end the law was given. And after the law is fulfilled in Christ, that they need not harden their hearts against him when the law ought to be done away.
Sorry; but most folks KNOW that two PERSONAGES are DEMONS; POSING as something that they are not.
“serving. Today in our Ward a young man was leaving on his Mission with tears. Such wonderful sacrifice should be admired, not ridiculed”
It is always proper to cry when you devote your life to misleading others into a Christless eternity.
“Sorry; but most folks KNOW that two PERSONAGES are DEMONS; POSING as something that they are not.”
Which two of the following are “demons”: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost? Well, I should not be surprised as there were those who accused Jesus Christ Himself of being from the devil.
“THE FOUNDATION of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the Gospel of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer.”
Mormon Jesus is a false Christ and false gospel.
“When we Mormons were standing side-by-side with other Christians to pass Prop 8, no one ever condemned us to hell or called us “cult” members. Only after the victory - only after they didn’t need us anymore did some of them turn on us. That stinks to High Heaven.”
Oh no, Christians have known Mormonism is a cult since horndog smith started the scam. We agree that it stinks to high heaven.
2 Corinthians 9:7
Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
10% is what the LORD whats!!!
Give it!
Now y’all realize where MORMON Presidential candidates get their flip-flopping from...
1–3, There are both resurrected and spirit bodies in heaven; 4–9, Keys are given whereby messengers from beyond the veil may be identified.
2 For instance, Jesus said: Handle me and see, for a spirit hath not aflesh and bones, as ye see me have.
3 Secondly: the aspirits of bjust men made cperfect, they who are not resurrected, but inherit the same glory.
4 When a messenger comes saying he has a message from God, offer him your hand and request him to shake hands with you.
5 If he be an angel he will do so, and you will feel his hand.
6 If he be the spirit of a just man made perfect he will come in his glory; for that is the only way he can appear—
7 Ask him to shake hands with you, but he will not move, because it is contrary to the aorder of heaven for a just man to bdeceive; but he will still deliver his message.
8 If it be the adevil as an angel of light, when you ask him to shake hands he will offer you his hand, and you will not bfeel anything; you may therefore detect him.
9 These are three grand akeys whereby you may know whether any administration is from God
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