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What is the difference between LDS and Christian?

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C. Block

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C. Block, English Professor, M.A, Ph.D, Buffalo

Answered Aug 03, 2020

The various differences between Christians and LDS or Latter-Day Saints stem from the fact that LDS also has a separate scripture it uses together with the Holy Bible, and also differs from other denominations in Christianity when you consider their understanding of some parts of the Bible. This scripture is called the book of Mormon.

Although Latter-Day Saints tend to see themselves as Christians, the real Christians don't see them as one because their beliefs and understanding about some things in the Bible are not the same. For instance, while Christians usually think of God as a divine being or spirit, Mormons or Latter-Day Saints see God the father as a being with the physical body, meaning God has bone and flesh.

Another difference in their understanding of the Holy Bible is the belief that humans are not supposed to share in the sin that came through Adam, whereas Christians believe all men, before accepting Jesus Christ, are sinners because it came from the first man as revealed in Romans 5.

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Answered Jul 23, 2020

LDS refers to the Church Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It looks at itself as a type of Christian Church, but there are many difference between the two churches. One of the main differences between them is in regards to the beliefs about God.

LDS believes that God was created from another God, while Christianity believes that one God is three in one. The other two are Jesus and The Holy Spirit. Another difference between them is related to Scripture. Christianity only believes in the Bible, which is the Old and New Testament. LDS believes in the Bible, along with the Book of Mormon.

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F. Daniel, Content Optimization Executive, Diploma in Journalism, California

Answered Jul 21, 2020

LDS or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is one of the denominations in Christianity, though most Christians don't usually regard members of this denomination as real Christians. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or Mormonism was founded by Prophet Joseph Smith because he believed that other denominations of the religion are not preaching the real message of Christianity.

Although LDS still believes in some of the practices and beliefs of other Christian denominations, there are still so many areas where it differs from them. Apart from the fact that LDS uses the Holy Bible, it also has a scripture known as the Book of Mormon.

Another reason why Mormons are different from other Christians is their belief about the concept of the Holy Trinity. Mormons believe Jesus Christ and God are separate beings. They believe God was also a human being and that he also had a wife, which was why he could give birth to spirits. While most Christians practice monogamy, LDS members practice polygamy.

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