Search results
Results From The WOW.Com Content Network
Because of differences in Mormon and Catholic beliefs concerning the Trinity, the Catholic Church stated that Mormon baptism was not the baptism that Christ instituted. [130] In comparison, the Catholic Church does not require rebaptism for converts to Catholicism from most Protestant or Orthodox churches. [131]
In the 19th century, the differences between the LDS Church and the RLDS Church regarding polygamy was the principal distinction between the two churches. The LDS Church openly practiced plural marriage from 1852 to 1890 and taught that the practice was instituted by Joseph Smith and taught in secret to members of the church before his death.
Nevertheless, the LDS Church differs from other churches within contemporary Christianity in other ways. Differences between the LDS Church and most of traditional Christianity include disagreement about the nature of God, belief in a theory of human salvation that includes three heavens, a doctrine of exaltation which includes the ability of ...
Mormons self-identify as Christian, [15] but some non-Mormons consider Mormons non-Christian [16] [17] because some of their beliefs differ from those of Nicene Christianity. Mormons believe that Christ's church was restored through Joseph Smith and is guided by living prophets and apostles. Mormons believe in the Bible and other books of ...
Mormonism categorizes itself within Christianity, and nearly all Mormons self-identify as Christian. [71] [72] [73] For some who define Christianity within the doctrines of Catholicism, Eastern and Oriental Orthodoxy, the Churches of the East, and Protestantism, Mormonism's differences place it outside the umbrella of Christianity. [74] [75] [76]
The church regards parts of the Apocrypha, [12] the writings of some Protestant Reformers and non-Christian religious leaders, and the non-religious writings of some philosophers to be inspired, though not canonical. [13] The church's most distinctive scripture, the Book of Mormon, was published by founder Joseph Smith in 1830.
This is a list of Independent Catholic denominations, current and defunct, which identify as Catholic but are not in communion with the Holy See. Denominations of Roman Catholic tradition [ edit ]
Mormons not only practice baptism and celebrate the eucharist but also participate in religious rituals not practiced in traditional Christianity. [25] Focusing on differences, some Christians consider Mormonism "non-Christian"; members of the LDS Church, focusing on similarities, are offended at being so characterized. [26]