Guests: Sandra Tanner, Dr. Lynn and Michael Wilder
Description: What are the differences between the practices of Mormon Church and the Bible’s teachings? Is the Jesus of the Mormon Church the Jesus of the Bible? Gordon B. Hinckley, the former president of the Mormon Church, admitted that the Jesus Christ of the LDS Church really isn’t the Jesus Christ of biblical Christianity. How so?
In Mormonism Jesus is a man who became one of many gods. Biblical Christianity teaches Jesus was always God, and that there is only one God. Further, Mormon apostle George Cannon taught, “We are brethren and sisters of Satan as well as of Jesus. It may be startling doctrine to many to say this; but Satan is our brother. Jesus is our brother” (Collected Discourses, v. 4, p. 23). Why is it most Mormons do not talk about these and other controversial differences?
Further, Mormon teachings consider the Book of Mormon as equal to the Bible and accept several other books as inspired writings. What is the historical evidence to support these writings? What about accusations of borrowing from other writings or religious traditions? Why is it most Mormons do not talk about these and other controversial differences?
In this study, we will help address these and other questions in three key sessions regarding questions every Mormon should ask. These are also extremely helpful for Christians interested in discussing differences between Mormon and Christian beliefs.
Copyright: 2011, Number of Programs: 3, Cat. No. QMA-SG
