In your article, you discussed eternal marriage. It is worn by adherents of the Latter Day Saint movement after they have taken part in the endowment ceremony. If a member is found criticizing the leadership, then the committee informs their bishop to confront the person about it. God so loved the world that He gave His Only Son so that whoever believes on Him would have eternal life. Currently, there are over 14 million Mormons worldwide. Its completely and totally a symbolism thing. WebThe list25.com article, "25 Bizarre Mormon Rules You Wont Believe Are Real," highlighted some things that are true about Mormonism, but also added things that were not entirely Latter Day Saints believe that the Christian church declined shortly after the deaths of the Apostles and became hopelessly lost. That used to bother me too and for the exact same reason. For every ten Mormons that tell you that God was once a man and man can become a god there are ten who will tell you that's anti-Mormon bile and the church never taught that. Why do Mormons keep to themselves and not mingle with non-Mormons? The only politician in that grouping that I am currently aware is a member of the church of Jesus Christ of latter-day saints is mitt Romney and I personally (being a devout member) disagree with him half the time. But meanwhile, heres a very good post about the Biblical Trinity. It is reported that people have lost their jobs for going. https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/schindler.doesnt-matthew-contradict-eternal-marriage.pdf. They are allowed to call on Mothers Day or Christmas. Theres a loophole in Mormonism. Did Jesus Christ travel to North America to preach to the lost sheep of the house of Israel? Why is baptism such a determinant? And Jesus had plenty of lost sheep of the house of Israel right inside Israel. However, their sin is their own. To many, some of the beliefs of Mormons will seem unique and different. We are not supposed to define ourselves as a church name but our relationship with God, Interesting The boys in white shirts start working at 9:30 AM and dont stop until 9:30 PM. to be baptized to be a part of the Mormon church? Why is it endangered? The religion Mormonism originated in the 1800s in NewYork during a period of excitement known as the Second Great Awakening. But I also respect you as my brother in Christ regardless and as much as I might disagree with you, I dont mean to offend you at all. If missionaries want to talk to their family, they have to wait until Christmas. Infants with this condition are born with very hard, thick skin covering most of their bodies. If somebody claims they translated the Bible -but analysis shows they just added some new content with the intention of deceiving the reader- Im not so sure I want to follow a guy like that. It is a covenant that you have to do. I'm an entrepreneur and a Youtube creator. I am a member and there is one scripture that has been quoted to me, by non members, is the verse in Rev. Joseph Smiths treatment of the Bible sure tells us a thing or two about his personal character, doesnt it? Latter Day Saints believe that if you feel the Burning in the Bosom that its right. Its up to you in what you believe, what an awesome thing agency is. Yes, we believe the Holy Ghost can abide in us and guide us to God. You dont hear about the Joseph Smith Translation too much. Is your Faith is Founded on Fact? If God did in fact speak to smith why did he go make his own book? But you should really attend one of our worship services and see if you still think were a cult. If Christ pleased Heavenly Father does that not show that Christ could have done different and is separate from God our Father because God was pleased with his decision? 1. The concept that the family unit can continue beyond the grave as a conscious, loving entity, with the marriage partnership and parent-child relationships intact, is a core belief of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.. If a person doesnt comply, then he might have to pay for it. According to Missionary handbook, they cannot go swimming. Sounds like a nice belief system. I would think that you would shrug your shoulders & say something like silly Mormons, wasting their time!. The garment in the 1840s was first described as a one-piece undergarment that extends to the ankles and wrists and resembles a union suit. I think Jesus said something about marriage, didnt he? WebThe Weird and Sinister Beliefs of Mormonism. This is a disturbing idea that (people) are possessed, and that their souls cant inhabit their bodies anymore. The Mormon church(?) When Adam & Eve partook of the fruit (the act of partaking, because God said you will surely die) they brought mortality & death into the world. Thats what we strive to do every day. To me one of the most interesting beliefs of the LDS people is that all men can become gods of their own planets one day. God was once a man who achieved godhood bygood works. The Christian can be Hello. Yup, 10%. Jesus Christ, Heavenly Father and The Holy Ghost are three separate beings, but they together are one God, there are references to each one of them calling them God, but that is because they are all in the God Head. Web9 Weird Mormon Rules & Beliefs That Make Them Different from Other Communities 1. I really appreciate that many love using the cross to remember Christ and I dont think theres anything wrong with that at all. 32 10 comments Best Add a Comment StarbucksApostasy Right? I want to understand what makes the Mormon congregation Christian? How can you believe in any religeon as no human has ever made contact with God The first pages also have testimonies of 11 witnesses of Joseph Smith translating these texts. Visit an online dating site specifically geared toward Mormons (such as LDS Singles and LDS Planet). Over time, the religion started to change, and it got tough on sexual immorality. We are saved through Faith. I think not. They believe in the Crucifixion and the divinity of Jesus Christ. Have Mormons read Galatians 1:8?How do they get past this one? In the Bible (John 10:16), Christ explains that he is the Good Shepherd and that he will be killed. Luciferian Freemasonry like LDS- claims the Christian Church has left people in the dark and thats why you need them. I mingle a lot with non-members of our church. Thanks for writing this. But you cant say that about the LDS books. Yes, we believe what God said about hell. No one is righteous, no, not one. Christ is the only One w/Father, and He is the only one who can clense us of all unrighteousness, that being SIN of every kind included what is in our minds at any time. The public is always invited to attend Mormon church services. Just like pizza can be made in different ways & still be pizza, we may have some differences with other Christian religions but we still accept Christ as our Savior, we worship Him, he died for us & rose again, breaking the permanency of death, & He continues to guide us through the Holy Spirit. I like your comment brother Dave Hi Carson, I think baptism is often times misunderstood. Do you believe the Holy Spirit speaks and lives inside you today. Then, they take those names to Mormon temples and the member of the church is baptized in a font for and in behalf of their ancestor. They believe that the Book of Mormon confirms information found in the Bible. All information available from this website are referenced from the trusted & best known sources on the web. But if youve been wondering where the strangest, weirdest, most cringeworthy beliefs can be found, its hard to not think of the crazy religious beliefs of the Mormons. Does God not love these people? Yes folks. I think that youll see that while the beliefs are unique, they are beautiful at the same time, and they make Mormons be good citizens and members of any community. What of the millions and millions of people who die without a fair chance to learn of Jesus, be baptized, and receive the Holy Ghost? This special underwear is a symbolic reminder of the covenants and is seen as a source of protection from the evil world. But have you ever heard about Mormonism? The Book of Mormon would establish correct doctrine for the restored church. The church reveals that it adds nearly 1 million members every three years. Usually, this is done by making Mormon beliefs seem as strange and weird as possible. Christopher Hitchens, the belligerent and loquacious atheist author and social I am really interested to someday a member of the church of LDS. I consider a Christian to be someone who follows Jesus Christ? However members or not, people are entitled to specific ideas and ways of thinking. Smith said God the father (a title given to god), and his son instructed him not to join the existing churches because they are wrong. You cannot anoint yourself or appoint yourself over anyone that is technically a sin. Dont think Ill convert but Mormons are good people. Not only did he overcome death, he allowed it to happen when he couldve defeated them all before they even had the chance. It isnt strange to me at all, thank God they are close net families at least the majority, it is not hard to believe most of their teachings, it makes a lot more since then and a more realistic approach to accepting God and the Bible teachings. Kinda what I was thinking reading through this is really the only thing that I was confused about I agree with most everything else. Tithing is an individual choice that the faithful voluntarily chose to give in secret. After Christcomes out of the water, the Holy Spirit descends from Heavenin the form of a dove (Mark 1:10). Was Christs voice magically teleported into the sky? Also, with half-court basketball, they cant keep score. What did Joseph Smith see to know it was God and Jesus? When John wrote the book of Rev. Though, we make no warranties, either express or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information. Ask them if you can lose your eternal salvation? Voluminous quantities of artifacts and written records corroborate the true stories of the Bible from the Old Testament and the New Testament -and with amazing detail. I have been a member of The Church of Jesus Christ all my life, served a two-year full-time mission for the church, and participate in my local congregation of the church in St George, Utah. They finally shut it down when it became clear that there is no evidence of these civilizations. They did not need to come into existence because they always were. They study their family history (genealogy) and find those who died without a knowledge of the gospel. Freemasonry is a Gnostic, Universalistic, Luciferian religion that denies the Godhood of Jesus Christ. You can connect the rest of the dots. I hope theres one near my place. If good Christians practice charity and honor truthfulness Lets take a look together and see how weird it can get! Have youcommitted to follow Jesus? Yes, I have read Galatians 1:8. According to Missionary handbook, they cannot go swimming. Web8 of the Most Bizarre Mormon Beliefs 1. if anyone have any question no matter what we can discuss them. No ancient documents. I hope some of these could be really true. Christ could not have stood in a river and looked up in the sky only to see himself descending in the form of a dove. I have experienced this in Salt Lake City, the east coast, in the south and in Colorado. He represents only his thoughts not the churchs views and opinions though they may sometimes align. WebIn this video, I talk about Mormons and their strange beliefs. Below is a list of some of the unique beliefs that Mormons believe, which is what makes the church unique. It is because of being mortal, a condition caused by the fall. The number dont add up. WebExplore the weird beliefs, history, and facts of the Mormon church. He is ready for anyone who will seek his forgiveness no matter how terribly we have done. The verse says, And if any man shall take away from the words of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and the things whick are written in this book. Maybe this is why the Mormons get a bad rap, because of their founder changing the wording in the Mormon Bible, just to suit his own cause. The baptism is a symbol of willingness to follow Christ. Its wonderful. You cite on at the very beginning of this article. Repent of your sins, trust in Christ alone and find a good Bible teaching church to join. Then tell me how any strong devout covenant living member of the church of Jesus Christ be a politician we all know they have a responsibility to ride the fence and since politicians would rather steal te candy from a child and claim they did it for the childs own welfare. Toward the end of the Book of Mormon, Moroni (a Book of Mormon prophet who lived around AD 400 in the Americas) said Little children are alive in Christ, even from the foundation of the world How many children have died without baptism! Joseph Smith monkeyed around with it and added a few things to give the impression that there were prophesies written in days of old about the special church to come in the Latter Days. Children also usually dress up.". (John 4:24), LDS books say that Jesus Christ was God-the Fathers first creation. Im sorry to hear your father is difficult to deal with. Its a version of the King James Translation of the Bible. I would like to post this on FB but dont know how. most narcissists are Mormon. Lets find out answers to your questions by looking at some unknown facts. The Book of Mormon contradicts the Bible many, many times. And they believe Jesus Christ came to visit them. Instead, children are alive in Christ and are not responsible for their sins until they reach the age of accountability (age 8). I think most LDS people are sincere, honest folks who want to do whats right. WebMormons or the followers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints are followers of Americas largest homegrown Christian faith. Or done something that others who believe the same beliefs as you disagree with? They lied so much to keep communities safe that lying became their habit. Even when they talk on the phone, they are expected to talk only for 30 minutes. My pastor once said God loves you just as you are, but He loves you too much to let you stay that way. , Hey just want to clear up some confusion here.. the divorce rate of 6% is a bit misleading due to the church only counting a divorce as the cancellation of a sealing which is a process most people either decide not to go through or is denied. What youre describing is that god came to know us AS he formed us. We dont use the symbol of the cross much because we focus on Christs resurrection. Mormon rules are weird than expected. Moroni. If you look at unbiased statistics the divorce rate in the Mormon culture is actually slightly higher than the national average. They practice clothing rituals and wear undergarments that have religious significance. All politicians may study the scriptures and pray but at the end of the day they all have their own way of thinking and there is no mass population that would fully agree with every decision any politician makes. How can politicians be Christians panakes 5 yr. ago However, what happens when you meet someone who is a convert and got baptized to the Church when they were 22 and didnt have the opportunity to serve a missionbut are very strong in the gospel? Their goal is to paint The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in a negative lighteven if they have to twist the truth to do it. A rumor came that the students at BYU had found a way of forbidding premarital sex by doing soaking. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) feel that it is important to not become overly obsessed with worldly possessions. Im fine with that. The church uses these funds to do all kinds of humanitarian works around the world. It is a beautiful practice which is essential to Gods plan. I think theres more to it than that. Newly converted Christians who may have professed faith in Christ on their deathbed or moments before death (as did the thief on the cross ) were never given a chance then to carry out Jesuss command (Mathew 28:16-20) to be baptised as a sign of their obedience and identification with Christs death and resurrection. How could he be at the Beginning and also be created by the Father? I will cover it in detail sometime in another post. There might be different varieties of Mormons. While doing sex, the couple doesnt do anything. No donation plate is ever passed around at church and nobody brow beats anyone who doesnt pay a tithe. Military members can purchase sand-colored garments. but for those who werent baptized alive or dead do they really deserve such harsh punishment? (John 1:1). Its now 2 hours. Did Christ really call himself his own son, and was he really pleased in himself? Mormons This section came in part as a response to the vision Elder WilliamW. Phelps saw while traveling with Joseph Smith viacanoe. I know Ive commented on a few different things on here tonight, Im sure it might be coming off aggressive. Web5 Mormon Beliefs Our Christian Friends Might Think Are Weird (But Shouldnt) First of all, major respect for Christians worldwide. im trying to get a bible discussion for deeper revelation for those that are really hungry for the true God of the bible, shirley that is so true we have to follow the scriptures because it is gods written word. This made groups with different leaders, including Joseph Smith III, James Strang, and more. So when they read the Bible, it has a different meaning to them. Despite countless social programs, the divorce rate throughout the United States has remained extremely highfor many years. The Church has a policy of prohibiting full-time missionaries from swimming. The truth is religion is man made. That to enter Heaven Christ stands before God as the sacrifice for our sins through Grace? Its what defines their relationship to Christ. WebThis is a different theology than we have seen before in Mormon circles. While jesus was alive he did not claim to be God. Because God & Christ love everybody & want them to return to them. This might sound weird to you, but Mormons wear special undergarments called Temple Garments. You have given a such inspiring and a positive objection Basically, members are encouraged to keep the Sabbath day holy and serve God on Sundays instead of pursuing personal endeavors or recreational activities. This is a lesson we should all take to heart, whether Christian or LDS. The practice of baptism for the dead makes Mormons especially mindful of their families, family trees, and their family legacy. I am glad we have religious freedom in America according to our own consciences. However, Jesus specifically says in Matthew 22:30, that At the resurrection people with neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven. (NIV) I mean no disrespect or to be argumentative in anyway, I am just curious what you think about this. It takes a contorted and twisted reading of the Bible to honestly believe that. It is the religious tradition of the latter-day saint movement of Restorationist Christianity initiated by Joseph Smith. This means they never came into existence. The verse means the the book of Rev. Hope that helps. Exodus 33:11 says Moses did as well. They say they believe and teach the Bible. Christ is baptized of John the Baptist. And they are all people Who make good decisions and bad decisions. Mormons are from a cultural group related to Mormonism. The Mormon Church even commissioned a department of archeology to investigate. But according to the Bible, Jesus Christ is the Creator (John 1:1, Colossians 1:16, Hebrews 1:8), But of the Son he says, Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom. The Morman Church has added to Christ s commands, again, making the Bible appear incomplete. The Mormon wedding ceremony is unique in a few ways, butit produces incredible results. Really the only scripture that could make one wonder if the three are one being is where the Bible records that Christ, God, and the Holy Ghost are one. Didnt Joseph Smith say both God and Jesus visited him on the mountain? While members do tend to dress in more formal attire like suits for men and dresses or skirts for women, there is no specific dress code for Church members limiting men to wearing white shirts and prohibiting women from wearing pants to church. Earlier, Mormons struggled a lot because of marriage traditions. Here are 101 incredibly Powerful Bible Verses about Faith straight from the pages of the Bible. Glad Im not the only one who looked this up! You can read a summary of The Book of Mormon here. Instead of churches arguing about who is/isnt Christian, we should be doing as He did, using our energy to help lift the downtrodden, comforting the sick, & helping one another on this mortal experience so we can all return to Him! It also has a committee with the name The Strengthening Church Members Committee, which spends most of its time reviewing what people have written and who have gone against the Church. 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