Are Mormons counted as christian

Answer 1

Yes. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) is a Christian religion. Like all Christians, Mormons believe that Jesus Christ is their Savior and that the Bible is the Word of God.

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Answer 2

Yes. Mormons believe in the divine nature of Jesus and know that it is only in and through Him that we may become worthy to live with God. Mormons look to the life of Christ and his teachings as a perfect example of how we should live. We look to the atonement and crucifixion of Christ as the ultimate sacrifice for sin that was made on our behalf.

A scripture contained in the Book of Mormon (a companion scripture to The Bible) states:

2 Nephi 25: 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 children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins.

The actual name of the church is The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The name Mormon is a nick name given to the church because of their belief in a book of scripture called the Book of Mormon. The church believes this book of scripture to be a companion to the Bible, not a replacement.

Think of the Gospel of Jesus Christ as represented by a board nailed to a wall. The nail represents the Bible. With a single nail through the board, it can be turned in many directions. This represents the different interpretations that can be made of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Those different interpretations is what has caused the diversity of different Christian faiths. Some interpret a specific verse to mean one thing, where another church might interpret it completely differently and base their dogma of their church on that understanding. To members of the Mormon church, the Book of Mormon represents a second nail in that board which solidifies the board and removes the chance of turning it. The Book of Mormon testifies of the Savior Jesus Christ, and is held side by side with the Bible in the interpretation of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Answer 3

They are certainly Christians; Yes.

The True name for Mormons is The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-Day Saints. Back when the church was restored, people called them Mormons as an insult, but many just took it as a compliment. Some people think Mormons aren't Christians, saying they worship Joseph Smith. They love Joseph Smith because he helped them restore the Church of Christ. They don't worship Joseph - but respect and love him.

They worship Jesus Christ as their Saviour, Redeemer and the ONLY means by which Man can be saved.

Answer 4

The answer to the question depends entirely upon your definition of "Christian."

If you define Christians as those who believe in Jesus Christ, then yes, Mormons are Christians. Mormons believe in Jesus Christ as the only name under heaven given to man, whereby they can be saved. They believe their church to be a Restorationist Christian denomination.

This means that they are not Catholic, Protestant, or Orthodox, but that Jesus Christ restored his church to the earth through the prophet Joseph Smith. They believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Savior and Redeemer of all mankind. They believe that He suffered and died so that we might be saved and return to live with God, the Father. Pictures of Christ adorn their church walls, prayers are said in the name of Christ, the communion or sacrament of the Lord's supper is performed nearly every week, and sermons and lessons often focus on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Also, the real name of the "Mormon" church is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, so they definitely believe in Jesus Christ and see themselves as Christians.

On the other hand, if you define "Christian" more narrowly, as is popular among many contemporary Evangelical Christians, as those who believe certain things about Christ then, no, Mormons are not traditional Christians.

One of the doctrines which separate Mormons from traditional Christians is their complete rejection of the Trinity. Mormons believe that The Father and The Son (Jesus Christ) have separate, glorified bodies of flesh and bone. They believe them to be One in purpose, but not one God in terms of being the same entity.

Another doctrine which separates Mormons from traditional Christians is the role of the Holy Bible. Mormons believe in the Bible as far as it is translated correctly. They also believe in other scriptures and in continuing revelation. Other Christians believe that the Holy Bible is the infallible Word of God, and that no other book can compare to it.

Further examples:

Authority: Catholics claim their authority from Peter. Protestants claim their authority from the Bible. Mormons claim their authority from heavenly manifestations restored proper priesthood authority.

Heaven and Hell: Mormons believe that heaven is divided into three kingdoms of glory. Even the worst villains and criminals can qualify for the lowest degree of glory. Mormons believe there is a place of no glory reserved for those few souls who know and believe in Jesus Christ as their redeemer, but they hate Him anyway. See Doctrine and Covenants 76 for a much longer description of heaven and hell. Traditional Christians believe that heaven is for those who accept Jesus and hell is for everybody else.

Atonement: Mormons believe there are two parts to the atonement: resurrection and exaltation. They believe that all men will be resurrected and live forever. The resurrection is a free gift to all mankind. However exaltation is only given to those who accept Christ and repent of their sins.

The Fall of Man: Mormons believe that the fall of man was a necessary part of the Plan of Salvation. Mankind could not fulfill their purpose without the knowledge of good and evil; therefore, Adam and Eve had to eat of the fruit of the tree and become mortal.

Grace v. Works: Mormons believe that they must accept Christ by being baptized and keeping the commandments. Catholics also believe in the necessity of ordinances and good works. Other Christians argue long and hard that God's "grace is sufficient" (1 Corinthians 12:9). This point of contention is much older than the Mormon faith.

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Absolutely. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the correct name for what is nicknamed The Mormon Church) teaches that Jesus Christ is our redeemer and savior, and that through faith in Him and obedience to His commandments, we can return to live in the presence of God after death.

All the other teachings of the Church support that fundamental belief.

Answer 5

Yes. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) believe that Jesus Christ is their Savior and that the Bible is the Word of God. They strive to follow the example and commandments of Jesus Christ. Because of this, they are Christian. However, they are not Protestant or Catholic Christians. They are Restorationist Christians - believing that they are the restoration of the first-century Christian Church established by Jesus Christ.

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Answer 6

Depends on who is doing the counting. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints definitely counts itself as a Christian church. Members of the church believe Jesus Christ to be the head of the church who directs its affairs through the prophets and apostles He has called.

Because of the teachings of the church regarding the relationship between the Savior and His Father, there are those who do not consider the church to be Christian.

Answer 7

Yes. There is no church closer to the New Testament church, whether we speak of structure, doctrines, authority, or saving ordinances. If we're not Christians, then nobody is.