[D-fendr]

Thanks for your reply.

I see your point about the definition of polytheism. If it’s the belief in more than one God, LDS qualifies; if it’s the worship of more than one God, then it doesn’t. So, since you define it differently, I’ll try hard not to use the term in conjunction with LDS in the future, but use “belief in more than one God” instead, if you feel this is accurate.

Pantheism is another and different category; I wasn’t saying LDS were pantheists.

God not being omnipresent and being finite is also a major difference in LDS theology. I can’t think of any major religion that teaches this.

The divine nature did not change, it is immutable. This, immutability, in orthodox Christiainity is another attribute of God the LDS do not share.

“For them [Trinitarians], I will admit to being a tritheist.”

I’m trying to allow our religions to define themselves and their beliefs and point out differences on the basis of what they say they are, rather than what we say they are. I think this is the better way to discuss religion.

thanks again...

[Logophile]

I’m trying to allow our religions to define themselves and their beliefs and point out differences on the basis of what they say they are, rather than what we say they are. I think this is the better way to discuss religion.

I agree. Thanks for your thoughtful posts.