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*Keith Edward Norman, [http://farms.byu.edu/publications/paperschapter.php?paperid=5&chapid=42 "The Meaning of Deification"] from ''Deification: The Content of Athanasian Soteriology'', pp. 57–75. | *Keith Edward Norman, [http://farms.byu.edu/publications/paperschapter.php?paperid=5&chapid=42 "The Meaning of Deification"] from ''Deification: The Content of Athanasian Soteriology'', pp. 57–75. | ||
*Keith Edward Norman, [http://farms.byu.edu/publications/paperschapter.php?paperid=5&chapid=41 "The Means of Deification for the Individual Christian"] from ''Deification: The Content of Athanasian Soteriology'', pp. 45-55. | *Keith Edward Norman, [http://farms.byu.edu/publications/paperschapter.php?paperid=5&chapid=41 "The Means of Deification for the Individual Christian"] from ''Deification: The Content of Athanasian Soteriology'', pp. 45-55. | ||
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Is the doctrine of human deification unbiblical, false, and arrogant?
Summary: Critics claim that the doctrine of human deification is unbiblical, false, and arrogant. Related claims include: Mormons believe they will 'supplant God', belief in theosis, or human deification, implies more than one "god," which means Mormons are "polytheists," and that the Mormon concept of "human deification" is a pagan belief derived from Greek philosophy.Quotations about deification/theosis from non-LDS Christians.
PERSPECTIVES
- Keith Edward Norman, "The Meaning of Deification" from Deification: The Content of Athanasian Soteriology, pp. 57–75.
- Keith Edward Norman, "The Means of Deification for the Individual Christian" from Deification: The Content of Athanasian Soteriology, pp. 45-55.
- Robert L. Millet, Noel B. Reynolds, "Do Latter-day Saints believe that men and women can become gods?" from Latter-day Christianity: 10 Basic Issues.
- Maxwell Institute, FAQ, "How do Latter-day Saints view the early Christian doctrine of theosis: becoming like God?"