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Originally Posted by Calgaryborn
I don't consider Catholics Christians because their way of salvation
differs from that of the Bible. They believe they enter into God's family through works administered by their church called "sacraments". This is foreign and contrary to scriptures. They believe that the church(their church) was established by Jesus Christ through Peter and that as such God would have them interpret and expand on the teaching provided by scriptures. Evangelical Christians believe salvation is obtained when one repents(turns to God) which is a decision of the heart and accepts the free gift of salvation Christ provided. There is no direct church involvement in this process. No human authority governs it.
Historically I understand that Catholics are considered under the umbrella
of Christianity because they look to the same God for salvation. Historically Mormons have not been seen under this umbrella because they aren't looking to our God as much as to becoming a God. They have bibles but believe them unreliable because of corruption over time and rely on their book of Mormon and two others as authoritative. The Bible is referenced only when it agrees with these books.
If the Mormons are to be considered Christians; why not the Muslims? They teach that Jesus was a great prophet as well. They also believe the bible has been corrupted and rely on their own holy book. They aren't seeking godhood but have a salvation of works like the Catholics.
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Some people on this board don't even consider yourself a fair representation of a Christian. In fact you've had many debates with Christians about the nature of various things.
Yet you include yourself and exclude others?