are there any people out there who have a question about mormonism, and would like it answered by a mormon?
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Do you believe that our heavenly father, God is the only and true god?
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Please have a look here: \n\nPurpose of life: \nhttp://www.mormon.org/ \n\nhttp://www.mormon.org/learn/0,8672,792-1,00.html
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I'm a Mormon--I haven't seen any of the episodes, I wouldn't mind checking it out but I just don't get HBO. \n\nIt is unfortunate that the show, whether intentionally or not, draws lines between Polygamist groups in Utah and the official LDS (Mormon) church. Any degree of research or life experience would show you that the two are very separate. The LDS church is intricately structured with an effective leadership hierarchy. It is not as though a single Mormon church group could decided to practice or support polygamy without any higher up leadership finding out. If they do anything so far out of line, they would be excommunicated. In that respect, the LDS church exercises nearly complete control over officially sponsored doctrine and practices to the individual church level. If you had the chance to see this process in action--it would be much easier to understand. \n\nWith this in mind, the highest LDS leadership over 100 years ago decreed that Polygamy was no longer needed and it's practice was to end. Today, that stance is even more firm. I have complete faith that any person who is a member of the official LDS church will be excommunicated if they practice polygamy. \n\nWith that all said, yes the Mormon church did practice polygamy. It is not a secret, however we do try to distance ourselves from it today since for one it is no longer in effect, and for another Polygamist groups aren't usually very pleasant for PR and we simply have no relation to them, therefor it is unfair to be associated with them. \n\nBut do take this in context. Mormons have a history of Polygamy. So do Christians in general if they believe in the Old Testament. So do the Jews and so do Muslims. So you can say what you want, but you practically can't be religious if you want to have a real argument against polygamy in religious life.
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Hi,\nI'm LDS. And I love to be one. I was catholic before, and I'm happy that I found the true church.
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How many of you have read the Book of Mormon (I know you dont think you have to to understand that is evil and forged)?\nDoes anyone have anything useful or valid to add to this question?  You know now just blatent statements without evidence?\nI know matter of factly that the LDS religion accpets the teachings of Christ, in fact their church is based on Christs original founded church, with a prophet, and 12 apostles (if you really studied it you would find that it is the closest thing to the church of Christ when he was alive - factually speaking - I am not going into revelations)  Add it up, see the similarities, but then again, how would you know if you never studied their teachings.  \n\nHAVE ANY OF YOU even sat through an LDS church session?  Do you actually know the things they teach and speak of on Sunday?  If not, than how can you say they dont belive in Christ or follow His teachings?  \n\nI hear a lot of claims from people about the LDS church, and I often wonder where you get your material from?  I sincerly doubt that it came from the actaully teachings of the church, because everyone I hear is false, and you would know that if you didnt study literature written by anti-mormons or biased imbittered apostates.  \n\nIF YOU HAVE ANYTHING VALID OR FACTUAL TO SAY, PLEASE DO, OH AND DONT FORGET TO SITE YOUR VALID REFERENCE :)\n\nI HEARD ONE TIME . . . (doesnt count)\n\nIf your going to debate or make claims against a subject, know what you are talking about, do your research, actaully study it.  I am always open to hear someone elses view on any subject, but not if you dont know what your talking about, and vice versa, if I dont know, I most likely wont be able to participate, but I would go study it to find out for myself, if I didnt I would just make myself sound inintelligent, or at the worst ignorant.
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Way too many. Here is a good link to do some research.\n\nhttp://www.carm.org/mormon.htm\n\nMormons not only claim to be Christians, but to be the only true Christians. According to them, the early Christian church went through an apostacy, lost the true teaching of God, and is built on a Bible that, according to them, is translated incorrectly and is missing many books.\n\nInterestingly, while LDS Church president Gordon Hinckley assures the press that "the New Testament is a fundamental scripture for us," (Note 1) he fails to point out the Mormons' bias against the Bible.\n\nArticle 8 of the Mormon Articles of Faith (Note 2) says, "We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it has been translated correctly." This approach allows Mormons to ignore key Bible Scriptures which refute Mormon doctrines. Bible verses used to counter Mormon teachings are brushed off in favor of passages from the Book of Mormon and other Mormon scriptures (as well as ongoing revelation that often contradicts previous LDS Church teachings).\n\nIt should be noted that the LDS Church has published its own version of the King James Bible, incorporating footnotes explaining what corrections from Joseph Smith's "inspired version" of the Bible (a version full of errors and plagiarized material) should be taken into account.\n\nHowever, in spite of their efforts at revisionism, Mormons have not been able to support their claims. On the contrary. While Mormon allegations regarding the Bible and the course of Christianity are refuted by history, archeology, and other sciences, the scriptures of the Mormon church are problematic at every turn. Far from showing us so-called 'restored truth,' they are testimonies to the deceptive nature of Mormonism.
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http://www.lightplanet.com/response/answers/contents.htm\nhttp://www.fairlds.org/apol/morm201/m20100a.html\nhttp://www.geocities.com/promormon/index.html\nhttp://www2.ida.net/graphics/shirtail/linksto.htm\nhttp://www.aros.net/~wenglund/Point.htm\nhttp://www.adherents.com/people/pt/Jerald_Sandra_Tanner.html\nhttp://www.jefflindsay.com/LDSFAQ/FQ_BMProb2.shtml\nhttp://www.jefflindsay.com/myturn.shtml\n\n\nhere are some good pro mormon sites to look at answering all Anti Questions
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The Truth About  Mormonism\n\nMost LDS (This stands for Latter Day Saint, That's what they like to call themselves) won't tell you what the Church believes because it is so bizarre. These strange beliefs are the reason mainline Christians Churches say that Mormonism is a non-christian cult. In the next paragraph I will tell you what they believe and add what the Bible teaches on the subject where appropriate.\nMormons teach that our god is a glorified man. A being of flesh and bone. The Bible makes it very clear that God is spirit. The Mormon god  stated out in the great expanse of uncreated space. There in the darkness of a pre-spiritual existence, god the father, Jesus, you, and I will there all equal and co-eternal. Then a god had sexual intercourse with one of his wives and our god was given a spiritual body. He happened to be the first born of this god so he became the savior of this god's world just like Jesus is for our world. He lived, and taught Mormonism to those who would listen to mine. He died just like Jesus did here and if others on that world would repent and be baptized by the Mormon priest there and live to the end of their lives in righteousness they were allow to return to their god. If they didn't measure up they were assigned to other kingdoms that that god has created for them. Kingdoms overseen by their savior  (who became our god) and another valiant spirit that was given the office of holy ghost. (What do you think, is this getting complex?) After the end of the world that our god did his mortal ministry on, he was given many worthy females at he could have sex with and thereby create spirit children (us) to send to a world that he created. Oh, by the way these worlds weren't really created they were organized out of the matter available in space (matter is co-eternal with god and can't be created or destroyed). Jesus was the first born of our god and Lucifer the second born (who became the devil). Can you believe this Mormons don't just say that Jesus is our spiritual brother but also he and we are brothers of Satan. Lucifer wanted to force us all to be good and bring us all back to god Jesus wanted to give us freedom to make our own decision. Jesus won this battle and became god the son. Well Mormons believe this process is repeated again and again. It is their goal to live a perfect life through their first principles of their gospel they are:\n          1. Faith in the Mormon Jesus\n          2. Baptism by immersion (Done only by their priests)\n          3. Laying on of hands for the gift of the Mormon Holy Ghost  ( Done only by their elders)\n          4. Repentance ( You have to repent of every sin you commit, You better have a good memory)\n          5. Enduring to the end of your life in righteousness. Go to step 4 each time to you sin.\nAlong with this there is marriage in the  Mormon temple (You can't become a god without being married). Everyone is also asked to pay a full tithe (Ok they got one thing right) and do volunteer service for the church (They have no paid ministry. That isn't bad either but someone should tell them that pastoring a local christian church is a full time and a half job and it doesn't pay well at all. Men and women that do it are called of God No one would go into that kind of work on their own..\n\n\nJim
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Hi there!  It's me again!  \nYou know, I think the thing to look at in the Mormon religion is again, the verifiable concrete stuff. (no pun intended ha ha ha)\nDid you know that while archeologists use the bible to find places and things (Rockefeller used the bible to locate OIL, remember Noah and the PITCH he used on the inside and outside of the ark?  DING?!?!? ) they have been QUOTED saying that they have tried finding the places mentioned in the Book of Mormon and THEY CAN'T FIND any of the sites.  And Joseph Smith said that the new Jerusalem would be built in the midwest and, like it never happened.  ANd he said that Native americans were a lost tribe of the Hebrews.  And thanks to DNA testing it was like completely shot down too.\nNOW do Mormons suck?  NO WAY!!!??!!! Not at all but are they deceived?  YES  The reason I say this is again.  DUDE if you are a Prophet of GOD.  YOU don't get ANY prophecies wrong.  You don't have gramatical errors in your text.  And DUDE you are not MORE HOLY because of the special underwear bro.  \nNOW Joseph Smith mentioned stuff about concrete, COOL.  I'm glad he got that right but sad that it would bring someone to believe that he would have the answer of how to get closer to God.  Mormons are very wonderful thoughtful people.    But so are Christians and NO Mormons are NOT Christians.  They do not believe that Jesus did the redemptive work at the Cross. And that it's WORKS that gets you to your own planet when you die.  WHAT?!?!?\nYes, that's right I said it. PLA-NET. Here's the thing Texas Toast.  I don't know what church you have been attending, but you know what it looks like they havent been teaching you the TRUTH.  That Jesus LOVED PROSTITUTES AND MURDERERS and SINNERS, His Apostles DISSED HIM until AFTER He was resurrected and appeared to them.  He's not the JERRY FALWELL loving-tie wearing- O'Reilly watching-Republican.  He loves me a SINNER and YOU and the MORMONS too!!!!, and by His death I am able to come before a HOLY GOD and say WHASSSS-UPPPP!!!  \nThis is sooooo cool that you want to ask questions and think about who it is that you are Worshipping and praying to.  RIGHT ON!  Don't give up and keep asking questions and the REAL GOD will stand up!
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There is quite an elaborate and wonderful story that mormons relate about the native americans.  I don't know if they are right, but it sure is interesting and probably one of the kinder forms of christianity that I've seen.  You should read some of their stuff, it's not bad!\n\nbtw:  if they are right... I will be in the terrestial kingdom (third level heaven) with all my friends... picture bourbon street!\n\nNot a bad option!
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Well it is interesting that you ask that. My brother who is not mormon recently married a mormon. They were married in the temple and we were not alowed to attend because we are not mormon. We asked what the big deal was and we were told that the temple is considered a sacred ground for the worship of mormons to their god and that non mormons entering this temple curses the belief of the church. I know it sounds ridiculous but that is part of there religion and so be it I guess. I sure am glad I am not mormon.
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Mormons believe that the "true" religion of christ was lost from the earth shortly after christ died.  This "true" christianity was then restored through their first prophet, Joseph Smith, in 1830 when god and jesus appeared to him and told him he had been chosen to restore the true church to the earth.  He also was visited by Moroni, supposedly a prophet from a lost race of ancient americans, who told him where to find golden plates on which was written the spiritual history of his people, similar to the bible but with all of the events taking place in ancient America.  The book he "translated" from these plates became the book of Mormon (Mormon was one of the ancient American prophets), and tells their history as well as the story of Jesus visiting the faithful in America after his resurrection.\nThey believe "as man now is, god once was...and as god now is, man may become" -- meaning that god was once a guy on a planet like us, he did good, achieved eternal life, and was given this earth to rule.  They believe that each of us can do the same, after our lives are over if we're righteous we can get our own world to create/rule over, populate with spirit children, etc.  You get to be a god!\nThey have secret rituals that are done in their temples that are derivatives of Masonic rituals, secret underwear that reminds them of the rituals done in the temples and which are supposed to protect them from harm, still hold plural marriage (polygamy) as a tenet of their religion although it's currently not practiced officially by church members.  They are adamant about collecting 10% tithing (you have to "settle" with your local church every year, showing your tax return and proving you paid your 10% to be considered a faithful member).  They're big on missionary work and getting new members, sending thousands of missionaries to every country in the world they can every year.  They believe they can do "sacraments" (baptism, temple marriages, etc.) for their relatives who have passed away and never had a chance to join the Mormon church, which will give them the chance to accept it in the afterlife.  There are other differences, but that's the gist of it :)\n\nI'm a former Mormon who did a 2-year missionary stint, and know the temple routines very well.  Send me an e-mail or IM if you want to know more.
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OK, I'm a Mormon (convert of ten years) and am amazed at the level of ignorance shown here. Here's how it really is:\n\nWe DO NOT believe that God had sex with Mary. (Pernicious falsehood started by anti-Mormons)\n\nWe DO believe "that Jesus is Lord and that He died on the cross and he rose from the dead on the third day". [c.f. "Jesus_is_awesome"]\n\nWe believe that Jesus and satan are spirit brothers ONLY IN THE SENSE that everyone and everything, even satan, are created by God. People created by the same father are brothers.\n\nWe DO believe in salvation by grace, and we DO NOT believe that our good works save us. However, when we confess faith in Jesus Christ we promise to follow him. "If ye love me, keep my commandments". Our works are what show that He is Lord of our lives. If we deliberately fail to live according to his will we cannot really have meant that prayer. (But we know we can repent when we make a mistake.)\n\nI recently asked "What must I do to be saved?" I had 33 answrs, all of which said something along the lines of "Accept Jesus Christ and repent of your sins." I have done that, therefore I am saved and going to heaven. I also happen to be a Mormon.
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I am a Mormon myself. I have been my whole life.  Mormons are CHRISTIANS. The name of our church is The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-Day Saints.  We basically have the same beliefs as other Christian religions. We belive in God, Jesus the Savior, and the Holy Spirit. We believe in baptisim. We believe strongly in the Bible.  The main difference is that we have The Book of Mormon also that we have a testimony of, just like we do the Bible. The Book of Mormon is another testiment of Jesus Christ. When Jesus came to the American continent. \n\nWe do not critize any other religion, that is not Christian like to do so. Also because our beliefs are basically the same. We believe in Heaven and Hell. The Plan of Salvation that God has for us.  We believe that Jesus Christ died for us, to allow us to be able to repent humbly and Jesus will remember our sins NO more if we do so. \n\nI hope this is not too confusing. I could go on for hours. Thanks for the question though\n\nKayla\n\nBTW-- We have not changed the Book Of Mormon over and over again. It was written by Latter-Day prophets back when Jesus was on earth.  In order to see for yourself, contact a local active Mormon near you and ask them for a Book of Mormon. First read Moroni chapter 10. Pray to have understanding of The Book of Mormon and to be able to feel the Holy Spirit as you read The Book of Mormon. \n:)
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A friend of mine got married. She is Mormon. I am not. I could not come to the ceremony. THAT was hard for me to accept...why would a church exclude people from its walls? Exclude people from such an important ceremony. It kinda hurt...and that was like 20 yrs ago too.
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i answered a question a few days ago on this mater . i really dont know who it would be deleted in my opion only one reason why in my opion might be that someone has somethin to hide as far as this in my opion but every one knows about them from .t.v. to news so by beleting this wont delete .t.v. or even the news and in my opion if the mormon church dont know what they are sending out to others then they need to let people pick what religion that they want to go to in my opion just plain silly to do this i am going to type you some links below read them . www.mormonnomore.com wwwpackmanteleport.com  www.nomanknowsmystory.com  www.the_tanners.com  based on fact as well teachings of the church as well doctorines as well . based on fact?
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I am LDS as well, Destiney did a great job with answering your question, I'm impressed about all the time she put into it.\n\nIgnore all these people who arn't members but say they know more than we do about our own religion. They don't. And if you have questions you may ask me and I'll do my best to answer.\n\nYes we do believe that Jesus died for us and suffered for our sins. However as destiney stated several times just because we ask for forgiveness and to be saved does not mean we will go to heaven. We must follow the commandments and do our best to follow a christ like life and when our lives our over we will be judged on what we have done.\nRev 20:12   "and I saw the dead, small and great, stand before god, and the books were opened and another book was opened which is the book of live, and the DEAD were JUDGED out of those things which were written in the books, according to their WORKS".\n\nThis states clearly that we will decide where we will end up by what we do here on earth.\nWhy would Christ tell us to keep the commandments and be humble, forgiving, charitable, caring, exc. If we did not need to? If we only needed to ask to go do heaven? Why would Paul and other apostles teach in their epistles to new members of the church to follow the commandments and tell them to repent if they were already saved?\n\nThe reason the apostles existed were to teach the members of the church true doctrine and call them to repentece, why did they need to exist if all people needed to do was ask to be saved? There were extremly neccessary through the scriptures as satan tried to mislead the saints constantly. The apostles guided the church and recieved revelation for that was neccessary for it's members at that time.\n\nIt is very clear as you look through history how neccessary the apostles were. After they were all murdered the church had no authority. The bishops of the time were all confused about church doctrine because there were no apostles to ask about it. After those bishops died the church did no know how to appoint new bishops for it's masses, as the apostles were the only ones who had appointed and chose those under them. The bishops were chosen by majority vote of the people. This eventually led to small wars, assasination and violence as to who would be bishop. \nLater new doctrines were added to the church. The trinity (or legos as it was called by the gnostics who started teaching it) began to be taught and became an enforced doctrine by constantine (who was not a christian at the tiime but a sun worshiper). He established the Cathlic church and changed the sacrament, baptism, bishop requirments, just a couple from off the top of my head. All churches branched from the Cathlic church. \nNow there are about 600,000 different denominations of christianity. \n\nYou might be interested in knowing that we did not branch from any church and believe in revelation from God. We have the original organization of the church, like the twelve apostles, the presidency of the church. We believe that God loves us just as much as the people in the scriptures, and we need as much need of direction, if not more, than those people (as you can constantly see in the differences of christians worldwide). Therefore we have a prophet and twelve apostles who have the authority of God to teach and direct us, just like God had in the original church. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more feel free to contact me, or the missionaries of the church, and ask any question you need to.