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Is it true that the Mormons are no better than the Jews at the time of Jesus by not allowing all sinners into their temples which is necessary for exaltation and only allowing the Mormon elitists in?
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∙ 12y ago
It is true that those who are not members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) are not granted entrance to temples once they are dedicated (public tours are held before dedication). However, it is not 'elitist' Mormons who are allowed, anyone who has been baptized and lived the doctrines of the church for one year is granted entrance. This is because the temple is considered the House of God, and should not be polluted or defiled.
While Mormons do believe that temple ordinances are required for exaltation, you need to understand that exaltation is different than salvation. Baptism is required for salvation, and that can occur anywhere. Also, whenever a Mormon returns to the temple, they perform ordinances for those who have died without the opportunity - essentially, they want EVERYONE to have had the temple ordinances done for them. Mormons believe that the purpose of their existence is to provide a means of salvation and exaltation to all mankind, which is why they have such an aggressive missionary effort and perform baptisms and exalting temple ordinances in behalf of the dead.
P.S. also note that a Mormon Temple is not the same as a Mormon Church or Meetinghouse. Temples are closed to the public, but Mormon churches and worship services are open to everyone.
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Why leadership necessary for the Mormons to survive?
The prophet gets revelation from god along with bishops and other leaders
Can the obsurdity of Mormonism be found in the fact that noone prior to Mormonism will be allowed in the highest level of their celestial kingdom with God cause they never got temple married on earth?
No. The beauty of Mormonism can be found in the fact that every single person who ever lived will be given the opportunity to enter the highest level of heaven; those who never married, those who never had the opportunity to hear the gopsel of Jesus Christ - everyone! That is what the Mormon temple is all about. Mormons believe that if they are not married in this life but live righteously, they can be sealed in the afterlife and still enjoy the blessings of exaltation. They also perform baptisms, endowments, and sealings for those who died without the opportunity. The Temple exists so that these ordinances might be performed for the deceased. Mormons believe that it is their duty to ensure that every child of God was given the opportunity to accept salvation and exaltation. Check out the "Related Links" below to see articles and sermons from Church leaders discussion the salvation and exaltation of the dead.
Where do most Mormons live outside the US?
Of the 13,824,854 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) worldwide, 7,785,947 live outside the United States. That is, 56% of all baptised Mormons live outside the U.S. Nations with quite a few Mormons are: Canada 179,801 Mormons (1% of Mormons are Canadian, 0.5% of Canadians are Mormon) Samoa 69,224 Mormons (0.5% of Mormons, 39% of Samoans) Tonga 55,173 Mormons (0.5% of Mormons, 53% of Tongans) Mexico 1,197,573 Mormons (8.7% of Mormons, 1% of Mexicans) Guatemala 220,296 Mormons (1.6% of Mormons, 1.6% of Guatemalans) El Salvador 105,501 Mormons (0.8% of Mormons, 2% of El Salvadorians) Hondouras 136,408 Mormons (1% of Mormons, 2% of Hondourans) Brazil 1,102,674 Mormons (8% of Mormons, 0.6% of Brazilians) Chile 561,920 Mormons (4% of Mormons, 3.3% of Chileans) Peru 480,816 Mormons (3.5% of Mormons, 1.7% of Peruvians) Philippines 631,885 Mormons (4.6% of Mormons, 0.7% of all Philippinos) UK 186,082 Mormons (1.3% of Mormons, 0.3% of all UK) Australia 126,767 Mormons (0.9% of Mormons, 0.6% of Australians) New Zealand 100,962 Mormons (0.7% of Mormons, 2.4% of all New Zealanders) To compare, the United States has 6,038,907 Mormons. That's 44% of Mormons and 2% of all Americans. But you can find Mormons in nearly every nation of the World! The "Related Link" below has a great population statistics map related to Mormon Church membership.
Who are right Mormons or Christians?
Mormons are christians!!!!!
Why are all Mormons liars and yet not all liars are Mormons?
This question is based on an incorrect supposition. Not all Mormons are liars; most Mormons are not liars.
How are Roman Catholic and Mormon faith different?
The Mormon church started with Joseph Smith Jr. in the 1800s. It is considered a restoration of the church started by Jesus. The Catholic church started with Jesus in the year 33AD. Mormons believe that Jesus reveals his will via their President. Catholics believe that the pope is "infallible", eg. he cannot make a mistake, he is the successor of St. Peter, whom Jesus chose to lead the church after his death. Both churches have missionaries who have spread their respective faiths around the world. Mormons have more of an emphasis on missionary work than Catholics. Mormons believe in exaltation. Catholics believe you get "grace" from living a good life.
How did Mormons and minors get along?
many Mormons are minors
What was the conflict between Mormons and Christians?
Mormons are Christians.
What state was settled by Mormons in the west?
Utah was settled by Mormons.
When was Trapped by the Mormons created?
Trapped by the Mormons was created in 1922.
Will Mormons go into heaven with their wrong belief's?
mormons belief
Why don't Mormons like animals?
Mormons do not have anything against animals.
