Category: Mormonism

The Mormon Church – officially, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) – considers itself not just a Christian denomination, but rather the only true expression of Christianity.

However, the history, theology and practices of Mormonism show this religious movement to be outside of orthodox Christianity.

Christian churches and theologians consider the Mormon Church to be, theologically, a cult of Christianity.

• Our main collection of research resources on the Mormon Church is a good place to start.

Celestial Marriage

One of the requirements to reach 'exaltation' -- the fullness of all that God has to offer -- is what Mormons call "celestial marriage."

Celestial marriage is a marriage in a Mormon temple designed to last not just until death but throughout all eternity. It is not a practice taught or condoned by historic, Biblical Christianity

The Mormons: The Most Conservative Religious Group In America

The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life has published a report titled, "A Portrait of Mormons in the U.S."

The report, using data from its own 2007 U.S. Religious Landscape Survey, is of interest to anyone researching religions, religion trends, and the Mormon Church in particular.

But we do take issue with the fact that the report lumps the Mormon Church in with what Pew refers to as "other Christian traditions."

Foundation for Christian Studies – StudyChristianity.org

A new website offers a comprehensive doctrinal study program, downloadable theological essays, interactive discussion forums, and online stores for Christian books, music, and art. It's domain name suggests the site is a place where one can study Christianity.

However, instead of teaching Christianity, the website teaches and promotes the doctrines of the Mormon Church.

Mormon Fundamentalists

Mainstream Mormons believe in continuing revelation. Fundamentalist Mormons also believe in continuing revelation, but not at the cost of earlier revelations. In particular they hold on to the doctrine of polygamy. Once considered to be one of Mormonisms' most important teachings, the polygamy doctrine still plays a key role in Mormon theology.