A spade is still a spade

I was listening to the morning news and there was an interesting story about a Baptist Minister referring to Mormonism as a cult. And then Mitt Romney, the bright and morning star according to the media, said that language like that from the Baptist Minister was "poisonous language" and it has no place in the presidential campaign.

I found that very interesting, since, as far as I can recollect, Mormonism has always been considered a cult and outside of the norm from traditional evangelical Christianity. So I thought I would take some time to spew forth poisonous language (otherwise known as the truth these days) and share just why it is Mormonism and Christianity are not bed fellows.

There is so much evidence to prove that Mormonism is a man-made religion, but one basic tenet at the very foundation of Mormonism stands out. The Mormon church is built upon the idea that the Christian church had fallen into total, complete apostasy from the truth as taught by Christ and His apostles, and the true church ceased to exist. Mormon scripture proclaims that every church on the face of the earth is "wrong"; all their creeds are an "abomination" in the sight of God; and all their teachers are "corrupt" (Pearl of Great Price, Joseph Smith 2:19).

This teaching is refuted by Christ Himself, "I will build my church; and the gates of Hades will not overcome it." (Matthew 16:18) The church is not a denomination or organization but rather an organism made up of believers of all ages. Since the very foundation of the Mormon church is in error, it must be considered a man-made religion and not from God.

Jesus Christ Himself stated that eternal life was dependent upon knowing "the only true God." (John 17:3) One of the tests of a true prophet is that a prophet must not teach a doctrine concerning God that is contrary to what had already been revealed in the Scriptures (Deuteronomy 13:1-5). Joseph Smith, Mormonism's founding "prophet," taught about a plurality of gods. Current Mormon doctrine states that God the Father was once a mortal man who progressed to become a god as did the gods before him, and that men and women may also become gods and goddesses (a teaching known as eternal progression in the Mormon church). This whole idea is summed up in the well-known Latter-Day Saints phrase, "As man is, God once was; as God is, man may be." (The Articles of Faith, pg. 430)

But, the Scriptures tell another story. God says in Isaiah 43:10, "I am He: before me there was no God formed, nor will there be one after me." God further states in Hosea 11:9, "For I am God, and not man."

The entire concept of the plurality of gods is put to shame when God Himself asks the question, "Is there any God besides me?" He then answers, "I know not one." (Isaiah 44:8)

Joseph Smith was a false prophet and those who follow his teachings are being led away from the One True God. Mormonism has violated the very first commandment: You shall have no other gods before me. (Exodus 20:3)

Keep in mind, even though we currently have two Mormons running for president (Romney and Huntsman), it is not unloving to attack Mormonism. It would be unloving, however, to attack a Mormon. The truth is that Mormonism is indeed a cult. That is no more a poisonous thing to say than saying that Planned Parenthood kills babies. Truth is truth and a spade is still a spade.