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To: topcat54; Logophile; Gamecock; Larry Lucido
I fail to see why any creed would be a prerequisite for being considered a Christian. All these creeds were determined by groups of humans trying to resolve theological questions.

I think a better starting point in defining who is a Christian would be those that follow Jesus, seeking to live a Christ like life, knowing Jesus is the son of God and through him alone salvation is found.

121 posted on 07/05/2007 7:13:07 PM PDT by wmfights (LUKE 9:49-50 , MARK 9:38-41)
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To: wmfights; topcat54; Logophile; Gamecock; Larry Lucido
"knowing Jesus is the son of God and through him alone salvation is found."

Correct. Let us now define "God." Upon what foundation will you build this temple?

Christians will tell you the Father is the same God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

Mormons will tell you the Father was just some dude who got things right.

So, if the Father of Mormonism and Judeo-Christian are different, so is the Son.

Mormons do not believe in the Christian Christ.

122 posted on 07/05/2007 7:21:32 PM PDT by Enosh (†)
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To: wmfights
I think a better starting point in defining who is a Christian would be those that follow Jesus, seeking to live a Christ like life, knowing Jesus is the son of God and through him alone salvation is found.

Sounds good to me. I wish the Creedians could figure that out.

126 posted on 07/05/2007 7:42:13 PM PDT by Spiff (Rudy Giuliani Quote (NY Post, 1996) "Most of Clinton's policies are very similar to most of mine.")
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To: wmfights; Logophile; Gamecock; Larry Lucido
I think a better starting point in defining who is a Christian would be those that follow Jesus, seeking to live a Christ like life, knowing Jesus is the son of God and through him alone salvation is found.

That sounds like a creed to me.

Everyone is creedal whether they admit it or not. The only difference appears to be the source of your creed.

149 posted on 07/05/2007 8:38:33 PM PDT by topcat54 ("... knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience." (James 1:3))
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