Christianity is the most popular religion in America, and shortly after that is Mormonism. These two religions are both grounded in knowing who Jesus is, and the basic fundamentals of the Bible. Although both of these religions claim to be Christians or a form of Christian, Mormons definitely have their own take on how things happened and what they think to be true. I grew up learning a tremendous amount about both of these. I am a grounded Christian believer, with a very broadened knowledge on Mormonism. I have decided to Compare these two religions in order to see the similarities and differences they both hold to be true.
The Mormon culture believes their faith and religion was founded by a man named Joseph Smith, who at the age of fourteen, realized he did not agree with any denomination of Christianity. They believe that Smith had a vison from God telling him not to join any of the churches, but to wait. A few years later, Joseph Smith was appointed by an angel; Moroni. Moroni was supposedly the son of Mormonism, and he came to Smith with news that he was chosen to translate the book of Mormon. They believe that during the time that Smith was translating, John the Baptist came to him with a command to build up the lost church. Insight of doing that, The Book of Mormon became extremely popular after being translated. Later on, Joseph Smith was put into prison for his act of polygamy and while in prison, was murdered. Two groups split from Joseph Smiths death. One being the Church of Latter Day Saints and the other was led by Brigham Young who led his group to Utah in 1847 and founded Salt Lake City. From there Mormonism grew with time and is now a very well known religion world wide. The history behind Christianity is much different than that of the Mormonism. …show more content…
It started out with Jesus, “The Messiah” being born of a virgin, completely sinless. Jesus lived his life on earth as a Jew, preaching in the synagogues, performing miracles, and healing the sick and wounded. In his journey he acquired 12 men that were appointed to be his disciples. They became followers of Him and were taught what sin was and the punishments for it as well as being informed them on the New Covenant and what was to be fulfilled through that. Christians believe that in Jesus’s mid thirties He was hung on a cross to die for our sins. They also believe that Jesus rose again three days later and ascended into Heaven. The Christian religion claims that because of Christ’s death on the cross for our sins, our debt is now paid. Through Christ’s death and resurrection, we are not bound to a set of laws, but instead have grace. The Christian religion is based merely on the Bible and the Bible alone. These two religions have some similarities, and major differences. Something similar between the two is that they both claim to believe the Holy Bible. For instance, Christians have nothing else to base their religion on but the Bible itself. Mormons claim to believe the whole Bible as well, but also have The Book of Mormon, which is primarily what they are structured on. Both religions claim to believe that Christ came to earth, died, and resurrected on the third day. One extensive difference between the two is that Mormons believe that your life here on earth is a constant act of good works until Christ returns. They believe that based on how much you do here, whether it is tithing, being baptized into the church, or even just being a good person, will determine where you are placed in Heaven. In the Christian faith, there are most definitely responsibilities as a believer to fulfill, and we are called to serve Christ and others. The difference is, Christians believe that once you are saved, nothing you do can change that. Good works are not what Christians believe get you into Heaven. It is an act of faith, repentance, and trust in God. As I mentioned earlier, Mormons are doing these good works here on earth because that determines where they will be placed in Heaven. The LDS religion believes in three different levels of heaven; the Celestial Kingdom, Terrestrial Kingdom,
The Mormon culture believes their faith and religion was founded by a man named Joseph Smith, who at the age of fourteen, realized he did not agree with any denomination of Christianity. They believe that Smith had a vison from God telling him not to join any of the churches, but to wait. A few years later, Joseph Smith was appointed by an angel; Moroni. Moroni was supposedly the son of Mormonism, and he came to Smith with news that he was chosen to translate the book of Mormon. They believe that during the time that Smith was translating, John the Baptist came to him with a command to build up the lost church. Insight of doing that, The Book of Mormon became extremely popular after being translated. Later on, Joseph Smith was put into prison for his act of polygamy and while in prison, was murdered. Two groups split from Joseph Smiths death. One being the Church of Latter Day Saints and the other was led by Brigham Young who led his group to Utah in 1847 and founded Salt Lake City. From there Mormonism grew with time and is now a very well known religion world wide. The history behind Christianity is much different than that of the Mormonism. …show more content…
It started out with Jesus, “The Messiah” being born of a virgin, completely sinless. Jesus lived his life on earth as a Jew, preaching in the synagogues, performing miracles, and healing the sick and wounded. In his journey he acquired 12 men that were appointed to be his disciples. They became followers of Him and were taught what sin was and the punishments for it as well as being informed them on the New Covenant and what was to be fulfilled through that. Christians believe that in Jesus’s mid thirties He was hung on a cross to die for our sins. They also believe that Jesus rose again three days later and ascended into Heaven. The Christian religion claims that because of Christ’s death on the cross for our sins, our debt is now paid. Through Christ’s death and resurrection, we are not bound to a set of laws, but instead have grace. The Christian religion is based merely on the Bible and the Bible alone. These two religions have some similarities, and major differences. Something similar between the two is that they both claim to believe the Holy Bible. For instance, Christians have nothing else to base their religion on but the Bible itself. Mormons claim to believe the whole Bible as well, but also have The Book of Mormon, which is primarily what they are structured on. Both religions claim to believe that Christ came to earth, died, and resurrected on the third day. One extensive difference between the two is that Mormons believe that your life here on earth is a constant act of good works until Christ returns. They believe that based on how much you do here, whether it is tithing, being baptized into the church, or even just being a good person, will determine where you are placed in Heaven. In the Christian faith, there are most definitely responsibilities as a believer to fulfill, and we are called to serve Christ and others. The difference is, Christians believe that once you are saved, nothing you do can change that. Good works are not what Christians believe get you into Heaven. It is an act of faith, repentance, and trust in God. As I mentioned earlier, Mormons are doing these good works here on earth because that determines where they will be placed in Heaven. The LDS religion believes in three different levels of heaven; the Celestial Kingdom, Terrestrial Kingdom,