CTF Official Mormonism Debate Thread

[ryankennyZ]

Hi. I am a member of the "Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints." (We're known as Mormons) In my experience living in different communities, I have noticed that many people (unfortunately) have the consensus that we are not Christian. How can that be, I wonder, since the church was founded by Christ, and restored in these latter days? It is based on all the same doctrine and principles which He taught during His earthly ministry. I am really interested to hear your viewpoints of why we (member's of Christ's church) are/ aren't Christian. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

p.s. have a great day, and make the most of life!

[WolfWood]

First of all, don't you have a second book, called the "Book of Morman"?

(Please correct me if I'm wrong with any of this)

The thing that makes Mormans non christians is that because you serve "Another Jesus" I believe, you believe (Correct me if I'm wrong) That when you die you can become a God, and rule your own planet, and have Babies for the rest of your life?

And...well "The Book of Morman" Was written by a man, their was no man that wrote another book, and the Lord and Jesus Christ never appeared to anyone and told them to "Create their own religion"

Also, do you believe that Jesus Christ, and Lucifer were brothers, and that whole story?

(Don't worry anyone I'm not Morman, my Pastor was just talking about how other religions serve "Other Jesus" So I remember all this heh

^^If u saw that in a Harsh way sorry, but I really mean it in the nicest way I could think of for a debate thread ^_^

[ApologeticByNature]

Welcome to the forum. The first thing I think you should do is define each point that you believe differently from the average, non-denominational, Christian. This would include the Book of Mormon and any doctrinal teachings by Joseph Smith, etc. Then we can have a proper debate. There are different Mormons who may believe only certain things.

NOTE TO EVERYONE ELSE WHO PLANS TO POST HERE: Please don't bombard this person, obviously they may believe differently from many of the other people on this forum. I am sure you will be compelled to post and say "no, your beliefs are wrong" but please do not. Post if you plan to have an intelligent debate on an issue not addressed or an argument unaddressed already in the thread.

[PietroChocko]

okay er i kinda talked to a girl at school about this......she's a mormon.....and she's pretty strict about it all, but she says theyre not under the 'umbrella' of christianity. that's why i say they aren't. thats all from me.

[Dominic]

Ok, so I know I left the site... lol, but this is a new and relavent topic that I may debate in.

Would it be ok (mods and ryankennyZ) if we restricted this debate to ryankennyZ, Apologeticbynature and I? And perhaps any other mormon that comes to the site? If so, I'd be more than willing to participate in this debate, and I think it'd allow ryankennyZ to make his points without getting them drowned, but still be able to be reasonably answered.

[WolfWood]

Excuse me...what makes me so different then you?

>.> Fine I'll leave jeese could have asked lol...

Although who said if I would be downing him?

[ApologeticByNature]

Originally posted by WolfWood@Nov 11 2005, 12:13 AM
Excuse me...what makes me so different then you?

>.> Fine I'll leave jeese could have asked lol...

Although who said if I would be downing him?

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No no, he said that because often times when new people of other beliefs come onto the site, they get bombarded by tons and tons of post and end up leaving because they cannot keep up. It wasn't a personal issue, it was to prevent the person from being piled on. lol

[WolfWood]

*Sigh*

Then it kind of misses the whole thing of debating, I mean you do need other points of perspectives ya know?

Although I know what your saying, so no problem, ^.^

[Tylerdurden]

ryankennyZ-

It would be awesome if you could give us a rundown on your basic beliefs.

I really don't know much about the Mormons (there arn't too many of them in my area, there's mostly Luthrens and Catholics in my state), and this would be a great oppertunity to hear straight from someone in the denomination.

I agree that this thread should be more of a civil question/answer style. Theres a lot of "bashing" of some Christian denominations on here (such as Catholics, Mormons, and so on) that is not needed.

[ApologeticByNature]

Originally posted by WolfWood@Nov 11 2005, 12:17 AM
*Sigh*

Then it kind of misses the whole thing of debating, I mean you do need other points of perspectives ya know?

Although I know what your saying, so no problem, ^.^

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Haha, yeah, but most of the perspectives that people will post are "No, I believe Mormanism is a cult." and things like that, entire posts will consist of this.

Anyways, lets get on with the debate and await for a reply from our Mormon brother.