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Christianity & Mormonism: The Differences Term Paper

Nevertheless, the voice of the Lord commanded us that we should bear record of it; wherefore, to be obedient unto the commandments of God, we bear testimony of these things. Similarities:

Both the Mormons and the Christian religion supports prayer in school. The Mormons claim that they are Christians because they believe in the Holy Bible. The Mormons are very family oriented, and it has been stated that generally a Mormon will build his home extra large for the taking in of impoverished families. Tithing is very important to the Mormons and their undivided loyalty and devotion is to their family. Both the Mormon religion and the Christian religion stand firm against homosexuality and abortion.

Conclusion:

Other than the claim made by Joseph Smith concerning the golden plates that an angel gave to him during his encounter with the angel, there can not be much to speak of in the way of "differences" between the Mormon and Christian-based religions. The following is from the Book of Mormon; Book of Nephew, Chapter 2 Verses 6 and 8:

6] Wherefore, redemption cometh in and through the Holy Messiah; for he is full of grace and truth.

8] Wherefore, how great the importance to make these things known unto the inhabitants of the earth, that they may know that there is no flesh that can dwell in the presence of God, save it be through the merits, and mercy, and grace of the Holy Messiah, who layeth down his life according to the flesh, and taketh it again by the power of the Spirit, that he may bring to pass the...

(Culture, ET Cetera) the Washington Times 1999 July 21.
Edwards, Bob (1998) "Baptist/Mormon Evangelism" Morning News NPR 1998 June 6.

The Holy Bible (1990) Authorized King James Version, Thomas Nelson, Inc.

The Book of Mormon located [Online] available at http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/m/mormon/

The Holy Bible (1990) Authorized King James Version, Thomas Nelson, Inc.

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Richardson, Valerie (1999) Mormons enter Maintstream of Modern Politics: But sizable percentage would not elect one to Whitehorse. (Culture, ET Cetera) the Washington Times 1999 July 21.

Edwards, Bob (1998) "Baptist/Mormon Evangelism" Morning News NPR 1998 June 6.

The Holy Bible (1990) Authorized King James Version, Thomas Nelson, Inc.

The Book of Mormon located [Online] available at http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/m/mormon/
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