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Isn't Mormonism a polytheistic relition? PDF Print E-mail
Written by Shannon   
Friday, 11 April 2008
Christianity is an Abrahamic religious tradition, along with Islam and Judaism. There are two common marks of Abrahamic religions. First of all, they claim Abraham's existence as part of their sacred tradition and history. Secondly, they are monotheistic religions. In other words, they believe in the existence of one deity. If Mormons believe God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are separate deities, and believe that various followers of Mormonism can attain "godhead," wouldn't this make Mormonism a polytheistic religion, and therefore not a Christian religion?

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1. Depends on your Definition
If that is your definition of "Christian", then Islam and Judaism (which you referred to before) would fit into that definition of "Christian." 
 
When the mass majority of people are referring to a "Christian" religion though, they are not using that definition.  
 
Mormonism fitting into the "Christian" Definition, no matter what that definition may be, isn't going to be the deciding factor at the "Pearly gates."  
 
What really matters is following God's Commandments and emulating Christ. Listening to his prophets and recieving the saving ordinances as proscribed by God's word.
Phillip
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05-07-2008 22:51
2. I wold say no but.......
Polytheism is generally the belief or worship of multiple gods. 
 
We believe that many gods exist (other than The Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost) however we do not worship them, we merely acknowledge there existence.  
 
The LDS church worships one God and that is God the Father. 
 
Please remember that the term Christian is not defined in the bible, but was used only by enemies of the church in reference to the followers of Jesus Christ.  
 
Are we polytheistic? I would say not, we are merely followers of Christ, according to the dictates of our own conscience.
Daniel
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04-20-2008 05:21
3. I wold say no but.......
Yes, we believe in well, multiple Gods.  
 
However, we ONLY believe in worshiping ONE God, which is God the Father.  
 
So I guess it depends on the actual defition of monotheistic. I would say we are monotheistic, because we believe all glory goes to God the Father and we fully worhsip God the Father, and no other God.
Kami
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09-30-2008 10:57

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