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Mario Rios
2012-06-03 06:47:48
Hi friend. Wonderful that you're interested in learning more about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This church has been such a powerful influence for good in my life. We've all made mistakes and faced challenges, but through Christ's atoning sacrifice we can be made whole once again. I've received this comforting knowledge because of my membership in Christ's restored church. I hope you find this same peace and joy.
In 1820, Joseph Smith had a vision of God the Father and Jesus Christ. They instructed him to restore Christ's ancient church in modern times.
"Mormonism" is a beautiful Christian religion. It's true, however, that it is a unique kind of Christianity; Mormons are not Catholics, Protestants, or Orthodox Christians. They don't accept the creeds established after New Testament times.
Given that Mormons are Christians, they believe in many of the same things other Christians believe, including:
Christ is divine and salvation comes only through Him.
The Bible is the word of God.
People should love one another.
Mormons belong to a unique branch of Christianity, however. We're not Catholics or Protestants, so naturally we have a few beliefs that are unique. Most of these differences 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 Church of Christ 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.
Given that Mormons are Christians, they believe in many of the same things other Christians believe, including:
Mormons belong to a unique branch of Christianity, however. We're not Catholics or Protestants, so naturally we have a few beliefs that are unique. Most of these differences 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 Church of Christ 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.