Christianity & Mormonism: The Differences Term Paper

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And it is marvelous in our eyes. 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 resurrection of the dead, being the first that should rise.

The following is from the Holy Bible; Book of Romans, Chapter 3, Verses 24 and 25:

24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:

25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propriation through faith in his blood to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past through the forbearance of God.

26 to declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just and justifier of him, which believeth in Jesus.

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It is clear, that the basic beliefs held by these two religious sects are not that far apart, in essence of belief, or in the hope that is held for the return of the "Messiah" or "Christ Jesus" and the belief that he gave his life for atonement of the sins of mankind.

It appears that the two religious sects practically hold identical beliefs excepting that of the encounter of Joseph Smith with the angel......

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