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It is the LDS position that we (that is, non-LDS Christians) are (and have been, since the beginning) in a state of apostasy is it not?

I would think from an LDS perspective as well it would be good to clearly delimitate the differences in belief. I don't understand why, given that the LDS church rejects the trinity, they insist on being called a name (Christian) that has for 2000 years followed such heresies (in their mind) as the trinity.

It almost seems like me wanting to be called a Gnostic... but then of course pointing out that the Gnostics were a bunch of heretical kooks...

Anyway, I hope you don't take offense at this. I know enough to say that I have some clear doctrinal issues with LDS teaching, but I have a great respect for those I personally know in the LDS church. Not to mention John Browning and his contributions to my personal security ;-).

-paridel

It is the LDS position that we (that is, non-LDS Christians) are (and have been, since the beginning) in a state of apostasy is it not?
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Not from the very beginning, but man did start changing the Gospel soon after Christ returned to His Father.

I don’t understand why, given that the LDS church rejects the trinity, they insist on being called a name (Christian) that has for 2000 years followed such heresies (in their mind) as the trinity.

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We follow Christ.
Many good people work hard to follow Christ.
A Christian is one who follows Christ.