Posted on 09/29/2010 3:05:05 PM PDT by zippythepinhead
Atheists and agnostics know more about major world religions than many people of faith, while Mormons can answer more Bible questions than their Catholic and mainline Protestant counterparts.
Those are among the somewhat startling conclusions about religious literacy in America the Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion and Public Life drew after surveying 3,412 Americans.
Some of the multiple-choice questions were relatively simple: Where was Jesus born and who led the exodus from Egypt? What religion was Mother Teresa, what day does the Jewish Sabbath begin and what is the name of Islam’s holy book?
Others were more obscure: What is Indonesia’s dominant religion? Which Christians teach that salvation comes through faith alone?
About half the Protestants (53 percent) couldn’t correctly identify Martin Luther as the person whose writings and actions inspired the Protestant Reformation. Fewer than half of Americans (47 percent) knew the Dalai Lama is Buddhist and only 38 percent correctly associated Vishnu and Shiva with Hinduism.
John Morehead, director of the Western Institute for Intercultural Studies in Salt Lake City, had already noted religious illiteracy in the general population as well as in the evangelical community. But he did not expect Mormons to top them in their biblical fluency.
“Mormons tend to emphasize Mormon scriptures like the Book of Mormon rather than the Bible in their devotional life,” Morehead said in an e-mail.
Even some LDS scholars were surprised to find Mormons at the top.
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He walked all by himself?
Was Brigham Young a racist and a bigot? Yes or no.
MORMONs 'now' want to be known as 'christians'.
So then; what CHRISTIAN denominations baptisms do THEY accept?
ROFLOL!!
No, I haven't read that book, but I will on your advice. I did read a very good ‘page-turner’ entitled “Leaving the Saints”. I passed it on with recommendation to continue to do the same.
As I have said a thousand times, I am not a Mormon, but have strong Mormon heritage. Many here seem to read past that line and label me as a “Mormon apologist”. They are so focused on furthering their anti-Mormon agenda that they overlook the truth about me and my connection to Mormonism and Mormon pioneers.
They do not let up. They ping each other and send private emails at the speed of light. I must admit that I do allow myself some enjoyment by aggravating them.
Although not a practicing Mormon, I will strongly defend their right to worship as they wish, as I would any of those who chastise me for my beliefs in freedom of religion.
Here's a quick history of panaxanax's “Mormonism”. (I suggest that my constant critics cut and paste this for future reference)
Baptized in 1959 in Japan in a Baptist Church in Tokyo. LDS did not have a baptismal ‘tank’? at that time. The Baptists were more than willing to let us use theirs.
I became a ‘jack-Mormon’ within a few weeks, drinking soda's, tea and cussing etc. I went to church occasionally (when I wasn't doing something more fun). I enjoyed being around the other kids at Fireside meetings and Boy Scouts. I probably have attended church less than 25 times in my entire life. I haven't been in a church (except for funerals & weddings) for more than 40 years. I never served on a mission or received any ‘title’ (Priesthood etc.) in the Mormon church.
Both my parents and grandparents drank and smoked, but I did go to the Mormon church and it was my own choice to get baptized. Needless to say, Mormonism was not pounded into my head by my parents. My mother was a non-practicing Baptist. She often spoke about how nutty the Mormons were. My Dad was also a baptized Mormon, yet did not practice, just as his Dad was. Yes, I come from a family of “Jacks”.
We did make a point to attend family reunions when stateside. Mostly for the purpose of Dad meeting up with his old friends and hundreds of cousins. They'd sneak off into the bushes and share a bottle and smoke cigarettes. The music was great and the people were more than friendly. All were hard workers and good providers for their families.
I have read the entire Bible, BoM, Pearl and DoC. I do not attend church, but am a believer. I have provided for my family and Mrs. panax (whose Father is a retired Baptist Minister and married us 30+ years ago) and I do maintain a more than substantial supply of food, silver/gold and all things needed in case of an unforeseen crisis or prolonged period of ill-health. If anyone is hungry, we will feed them. If we have something in abundance, we will share. In short, we are good people that don't attend church!
Tired of typing...later...panax
You 'children' know who you are!
SURE!
When we're 'out and about'!
--MormonDude(Still got them missionaries waiting...)
Well, the last time I looked the number was over 150 words of latter day origin used in the fictional novel Momrons call their latter day scriptures. But of course, we are not privy to what the settings were that Joe Smith used with his magical peepstone, so who can say why he used these modern words as if from ancient writings?
Selah!
Well; Guantanamo is in CUBA!
(Or, as near Eastern folks are liable to say, "In Florida!")
The book was better.
>>As I have said a thousand times, I am not a Mormon, but have strong Mormon heritage. <<
:)
I caught it the first time I saw it.
And yeah, I know what you mean about people being on the attack. Honestly, I used to do it and, when called for, continue to. However, there is the “shake the dust off your feet” thing. Jesus never admonished his followers to keep beating the same people over and over. You present the info and let the Holy Spirit do His thing, and move on to other non Christians to share the good news.
I think the reason people get into the mode you are speaking of is that they are using people’s posts to respond for lurkers, even if it is only subconscious.
I also don’t believe any of us has absolute complete truth. The bible says that we see now as through a glass dimly. That perception is in my mind whenever I post in these threads, with the exception of the “2+2=4” situations, if you get my drift.
wist ye not
But Paul encourages us to NOT abide heresy and false teachings and to STOP certain men from teaching it!
Titus 1
10For there are many rebellious people, mere talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision group. 11They must be silenced, because they are ruining whole households by teaching things they ought not to teach—and that for the sake of dishonest gain.
Where did this “attack” happen. The only reply I see is AMPPU who said Robroy’s was an excellent observation.
“In the garden of Gethsemane Jesus took upon Hiself all the sins of the world past present until the end of time and seal it with His blood upon the cross.”
I notice you are posting from the Mormonic Verses to try
to support this claim.
Can you post a verse from God’s Bible that says what you
claim?
Thank you for including the conversation between the Jesus Christ and His Father in Heaven.
In what way is Mormonism deceptive beside your own personal opinion? In what way is Mormonism not Christian? I am interested in your personal take on this. I view myself as Mormon and Christian. I except Christ as my Savior. So what is the big deal?
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