2 Responses to “Born catholic wanting to understand the mormon faith.”
Jorge Delgado
2011-11-12 07:40:37
Hi friend. I'm happy you're interested in learning more about the Mormon faith. The "Mormon Church" (actually named The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) is a beautiful Christian religion. It's true, however, that it is a unique kind of Christianity. Mormons don't accept the creeds established after New-Testament times, for example.
Given that mormons are Christians, they believe in many of the same things other Christians believe, including:
1. Christ is divine and salvation comes only through Him.
2. The Bible is the word of God.
3. People should love one another.
The Church's missionary program is one of its most recognized characteristics.
Since we're not Catholics or Protestants, we naturally have a few beliefs that are unique. Most of the differences between the various branches of Christianity are small. One significant difference relates to the authority to act in God's name. Mormons believe that shortly after the death of Christ and His apostles, the early Christian church was heavily influenced by Greek and Roman philosophies and politics. Despite the efforts of many noble men and women, the true authority to act in Christ's name (the "priesthood") was lost because of these external influences and internal changes realized by the hands of men. Mormons believe that God restored the original Christian Church, together with the authority to act in His name, in 1820 through a man named Joseph Smith.
There are a few ways that you can learn and understand what Mormons believe. One of the best ways is to meet with LDS missionaries. They can discuss our beliefs with you, and also answer questions that you might have.
Another way, is to go to mormon.org, which is a website run by the LDS church to help people gain a better understanding of our faith.
Given that mormons are Christians, they believe in many of the same things other Christians believe, including:
1. Christ is divine and salvation comes only through Him.
2. The Bible is the word of God.
3. People should love one another.
If you ever want to learn more about our beliefs, I encourage you to chat with the Mormon missionaries. You're also welcome to visit one of our chapels any Sunday to see how we worship. We love visitors.
Another way, is to go to mormon.org, which is a website run by the LDS church to help people gain a better understanding of our faith.
You could also read the Book of Mormon.