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7 Reasons Why Mormonism and Christianity Are Not the Same

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7 Reasons Why Mormonism and Christianity Are Not the Same

June 5, 2023
Life and Books and Everything
Life and Books and EverythingClearly Reformed

Though the language sounds similar at times, the beliefs are quite distinct. Mormons do not understand history, God, man, salvation, heaven, hell, the cross, Jesus, or the Trinity as the canonical Scriptures teach, nor do they agree with the conciliar doctrine taught by the one, holy, catholic, apostolic church over the last two thousand years.

In this article, Kevin outlines the historical and theological distinctions between Mormonism and Christianity.

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