Acording to mormons, jesus already came to the Americas.What do u think?
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Though Mormons believe that Christ visited the Americas, they don't believe it was his "Second Coming" as is spoken of in the Bible. Rather, it was a visitation to another group of people as he said he was doing in John 10:16 "Other sheep I have, which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one Shepherd." \n\nChrist very well could have visited more than just the Americas--but that is the only other place that we have a record of (in the Book of Mormon). \n\nInterestingly enough, John 10:16, the Book of Mormon, and Mormon beliefs are just some of the evidences that Christ visited the Americas. The native Mayan people that inhabited the Americas have many beliefs and traditions handed down to them that tell the story of a man named Quezalcóatl. The name (translated literally) and the story bears striking resemblance to Christ and the story that the Mormons believe. \n\nHere is a list of the similarities as collected by Historian Joseph Allen. He takes the Mormon account of Christ (listed first after each statement) and compares it with the Mayan recorded account (listed second after each statement. \n\n1. Both Christ and Quetzalcoatl were recognized as creator of all things. (Mosiah 4:2; Saenz 1962:19, 40)\n\n2. Both Christ and Quetzalcoatl were born of virgins. (Alma 7: 10; Gamiz 95)\n\n3. Both Christ and Quetzalcoatl are described as being white or as wearing a white robe. (3 Nephi 11:8; Torquemada 47)\n\n4. Both Christ and Quetzalcoatl performed miracles. (3 Nephi 26:15; Sejourne 136‑137)\n\n5. Both Christ and Quetzalcoatl taught the ordinance of baptism. (3 Nephi 11:23; Irwin 1963:170)\n\n6. Both Christ and Quetzalcoatl prophesied of future events. (Ixtlilxochitl: 40)\n\n7. Both Christ and Quetzalcoatl were universal as opposed to just being recognized as local gods. (3 Nephi 16: 1; Sejourne 1962)\n\n8. A great destruction was associated with both Christ and Quetzalcoatl at exactly the same time period in history. (3 Nephi 8:5; Ixtlilxochitl: 40)\n\n9. The cross was a symbol to both Christ and Quetzalcoatl. (3 Nephi 27:14; Irwin 1963:165)\n\n10. Both Christ and Quetzalcoatl sent out disciples to preach their word. (3 Nephi 12:1; Wirth 1978:55)\n\n11. Both Christ and Quetzalcoatl promised they would come a second time. (2 Nephi 6:14; Sahagun 1:40)\n\n12. A new star is associated with both Christ and Quetzalcoatl. (3 Nephi 1:21; Anales de Cuauhtitlan 7)\n\n13. The children of both Christ and Quetzalcoatl will become lords and heirs of the earth. (4 Nephi 1: 17; Ixtlilxochitl: 40)\n\nAll this is more than just coincidence. As mentioned before, the Mormon book, "The Book of Mormon" is a record of the people (Many of which would be the Mayan and Omecs) in the Americas. Interestingly enough, further archeological research is lending greater evidence to the Book of Mormon. Many cities which are mentioned in the Book of Mormon have been found (described by location), further writings that have been found, and there are many more of the Mayan beliefs that correlate to Mormon beliefs and beliefs found in the Book of Mormon.
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From a Mormon point of view I would say God the Father and Jesus Christ were definitely there. Since we are all children of God, I believe that we were also in the same pre-mortal realm, although we did not have the same creative authority as they have. However, it would not be outside the bounds of imagination to say that God and Jesus Christ organized intelligent spirits to help with smaller aspects of the creation. Those would be both male AND female spirits, including any angels who had that capacity to serve. Perhaps you have lived in a community where an elementary school was being built to further the education of children of new families who had moved into the area. If you can apply that idea further, perhaps that is what was going on in the pre-earth life - we all had a chance to see what was going on and support God and Jesus Christ. As children of God, we would resemble our Heavenly Parents (in their image), just as children on earth resemble their physical parents. We are part of the race of gods, but we are passing through a mortal stage right now to keep learning about physical and spiritual laws. This is just my opinion, but it is based on a smaller book of scripture called the Pearl of Great Price we use in addition to the Bible and the Book of Mormon (because after all, who wants to limit an author to just one book, and we can't limit God if He wishes to teach His children in other lands).
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Jesus is coming since 2000 years ago If I were you I'll be worry about my dead (to face him) than his come back...\n\n;)
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The Evangelist Preached on This Last Night during our Revival. I can see it happening in our life time. More and more situations in the Middle East point to God's soon intervention is Israel. Thy are surrounded, and threatened. When all out war breaks out, and Iran,Russia,Syria, and several African Countries are involved...LOOK UP ! YOUR REDEMPTION IS DRAWING NIGH !\nMARANATHA ! LORD JESUS ! MARANATHA !
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I think Jesus might arrive in a Triumph.  But I know the apostles used a Honda; in Acts it says they were all in one Accord!!
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That COULD happen, and probably would to an ordinary guy, but if the preacher felt like God was sending him to go preach there, then it would probably be MORE dangerous to stay in the US and ignore God!
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Honestly, I have never heard of anyone thinking that Mormons don't believe in Christ.  That's news to me.  Mormons believe in Christ just as much as the next person.  I'm not Mormon, in fact, I was baptised Lutheran but ever since I was a kid (I'm 43 now), I've gone to quite a few churches.  I've gone to Lutheran churches, Catholic, Baptist, etc.  And I have to say, the best time I had was when I was in first grade through 5th grade as I went to church with my neighbors who were Mormons.  We did Sunday church, Wednesday was primary school (I can still hear the song in my head), and Monday nights I was always invited to participate in their family home evenings.  It was a great experience!
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www.lds.org is a good starting place to learn more about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints\nThe name Mormon actually belongs to a prophet named Mormon who lived about 400 years after the time of Christ. He was responsible for compiling a record of the Nephites and Lamanites - people who lived in the Americas anciently and who originally came out from Jerusalem around 600 B.C. just after the era of Isaiah and Jeremiah in the Bible. The Book of Mormon has an interesting mission - it testifies of Jesus Christ AND supports the Bible as well. We believe in a living prophet today - just as in the time of the Bible, and we also have 12 Apostles who have had a special witness of Jesus Christ. I have met a few of them, and when you look into their eyes you know that they know that Jesus Christ is alive and very much involved with the past, present, and future of the children of God. \nBy the way, you may get a few anti-Mormon answers by asking this question. Believe me, I've heard just about everything and I promise you there is an answer for anything brought up. Have a happy day.
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You do not even consider that they are right do you?  We are the only religion that goes door to door to teach bible truths. Mormons go door to door but know nothing about the bible, only about their own.  We do this same work all over the world. Does that not even make you think that we might be sent by God?  If he did not approve of us, would our religion continue?  It is very difficult to go door to door, but with Gods Holy Spirit you can do anything.  The bible says that this good news of the Kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to ALL the nations, and then the end will come. Matt 24:14.  Who does this work besides us? Our religion is growing beyond any other religion, so it must have Gods blessing.  We teach love, honor and respect for all people.  Does any other religion teach that? If they do, do the people follow that advise?  At least we are not out shooting people like members of other religions are.  So, if you want to do something funny to the Witnesses, try telling them the truth for once instead of hiding behind your doors or laughing at them from the windows.  Jesus and the apostles faced the same ignorance when they went door to door. \n\nHere is something to think about from Matthew 10:\n11 “Into whatever city or village YOU enter, search out who in it is deserving, and stay there until YOU leave. 12 When YOU are entering into the house, greet the household; 13 and if the house is deserving, let the peace YOU wish it come upon it; but if it is not deserving, let the peace from YOU return upon YOU. 14 Wherever anyone does not take YOU in or listen to YOUR words, on going out of that house or that city shake the dust off YOUR feet. 15 Truly I say to YOU, It will be more endurable for the land of Sod′om and Go·mor′rah on Judgment Day than for that city.
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Not a valid question, and no pun intended, but how many folks coming here from Mexico and more south are named "Jesus"???
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interesting question!!!!!!! the history of Jesus stars when an angel comes to Mary and some wise men see a star on the sky , they fallow the star and encounter Herod the great on their way . Herod got mad and send to kill every Jew newborn ..........Jesus was taken to Egypt being help by the money he got from the gifts which he received form the wise .......... the question here . would u go to other country if u were in problems??? would u wait if u know u need to feed ur family today and u don't have the money??? did Jesus wait or he reacted like any other human in need would do??? what if he had to become an illegal to save his life , or what if u have to become an illegal to feed Ur family ??? .........\nhere the bible texts:\nDeu 23 :15-16 \nU will not give back to his owner the one who did run to u from his owner .\nhe will live whit u ,,between u , in the place which he chooses , where ever he wants ; u will not abuse him .\nDeu:24:14 u will not abuse the worker poor and in need , either if is one of ur brothers or a foreigner who lives in ur land or in ur cities .\nDeu 24 :17 u will not ignore the rights of the foreigner or the one whit out father or, neither u will take piece of clothing from the widow . but u will remember that u were sever in Egypt and that from there the LORD YHWH RESCUE  u : for this  , I ORDER u  to do this .\n\nthe funny thing about this bible texts is that i opened the bible and they were in front of me right in that moment as i started to read .
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Columbus never came to the area now known as the US. He was in the Caribbean. The Caribbean was inhabited by the Carib Indians and the Arawak Indians, and other indigenous peoples. \n\nThroughout the New World there were indigenous peoples already living here before Columbus. Some of the people living in the Americas have ancestors who were among these aboriginal peoples, but most do not.
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I'm a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, better known be nonmembers a Mormons\n\nIntroduction to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints \n\nWhen Jesus Christ lived on the earth, He organized His Church so that all people could receive His gospel and return one day to live with God, our Heavenly Father. After Jesus Christ ascended to heaven, His Apostles continued to receive revelation from Him on how to direct the work of His Church. However, after they were killed, members changed the teachings of the Church that He had established. While many good people and some truth remained, this Apostasy, or general falling away from the truth, brought about the withdrawal of the Church from the earth. The Apostle Peter prophesied that Jesus would restore His Church before His Second Coming (Acts 3:19–21). \nJesus Christ began to restore His Church in its fulness to the earth through the Prophet Joseph Smith in 1820. It has grown to become a worldwide Church with over 12 million members. It has the same teachings and basic organization as the Church established by Jesus in New Testament times. \n\nBasic beliefs \n\nYou may have questions about what members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe. Some of the basic beliefs of the Church are: \nGod is our Heavenly Father. He loves us and wants us to return to Him. \nJesus Christ is the Son of God. He is our Savior. He redeems us from death by providing the Resurrection. He saves us from sin as we repent. \nThrough the Atonement of Jesus Christ, we can return to live with God if we keep His commandments. \nThe Holy Ghost helps us to recognize truth. \nThe first principles and ordinances of the gospel are faith in Jesus Christ, repentance, baptism, and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost. \nThe Church of Jesus Christ has been restored to the earth. \nThe priesthood authority of God exists in His Church today, just as it did in the original Church. \nThe Bible and the Book of Mormon are the word of God. \nGod reveals His will to prophets today, just as He did anciently. \nOur life has a sacred purpose. \nFamilies can be together forever. \nThrough serving others, we can experience joy and draw closer to God. \n\nhttp://www.mormon.org/
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Ummm, Mormons believe in Jesus.  They just believe in more than Jesus.
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I think the messy business of the European colonization of the American Continents is pretty much common knowledge.  Who, exactly, are you trying to incite then?  Is it the millions of North & South Americans who now lead comfortable, modern lives, or the two or three other people -- like yourself -- stuck in 1492?  Besides, people are solid believers in something that was made 'by man', but they are also free to choose not to believe, or to not be 'solid' believers.  Let it go, no one appriciates the people like you who have mistaken this service as a soapbox (though your ranting does help make the rest of us feel better about ourselves, so thanks for that public service) ;)
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No......why would you think that? Jesus didnt come until Matthew.
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I would not believe him, but, unfortunately millions of others would. Why? Look at the Mormon church - that's what exactly happened. The angel Moroni apparently visited Joseph Smith on a remote hillside in NY state in the 1800's and exposed gold scriptures to him. Smith translated these scriptures from a language he couldn't speak and got some of his relatives to witness that this was true.\n\nIt's nonsense. But the LDS is also a financial success and one of the fastest growing cults in history. There are no shortage of brainless morons lining up to believe this garbage - although they tend to hold a slightly different view than I do.