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|summary=Critics seriously understate the position of the Church of Jesus Christ with respect to the atonement.
 
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|subject=The centrality of the atonement in LDS thought
 
|subject=The centrality of the atonement in LDS thought
 
|summary=Joseph Smith, the founding prophet, stated that "the fundamental principles of our religion are the testimony of the Apostles and Prophets, concerning Jesus Christ, that He died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended into heaven; and all other things which pertain to our religion are only appendages to it."
 
|summary=Joseph Smith, the founding prophet, stated that "the fundamental principles of our religion are the testimony of the Apostles and Prophets, concerning Jesus Christ, that He died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended into heaven; and all other things which pertain to our religion are only appendages to it."
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|summary=There is evidence that other mainstream Christians considered the atonement to have at least begun in the Garden, being consummated on the cross, which is what the Latter-day Saints have taught for more than 170 years. LDS do place a good deal of emphasis on the Lord's experience in the Garden of Gethsemane.
 
|summary=There is evidence that other mainstream Christians considered the atonement to have at least begun in the Garden, being consummated on the cross, which is what the Latter-day Saints have taught for more than 170 years. LDS do place a good deal of emphasis on the Lord's experience in the Garden of Gethsemane.
 
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|subject=The Atonement as viewed by historical Christianity
 
|subject=The Atonement as viewed by historical Christianity
 
|summary=Critics seem to assume that the LDS position is a "ransom" theory of atonement, and that the mainstream Christian interpretation is one of sacrificial death on the cross.  
 
|summary=Critics seem to assume that the LDS position is a "ransom" theory of atonement, and that the mainstream Christian interpretation is one of sacrificial death on the cross.  
 
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|subject=Comparing the LDS and evangelical Christian views of the atonement
 
|subject=Comparing the LDS and evangelical Christian views of the atonement
 
|summary=Critics often make comparisons of what they claim are LDS views of the atonement against evangelical Christian views in an attempt to discredit the LDS perspective.
 
|summary=Critics often make comparisons of what they claim are LDS views of the atonement against evangelical Christian views in an attempt to discredit the LDS perspective.
 
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|subject=Extent of the atonement
 
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|summary=Critics seem to object that the atonement is applicable to all who have ever lived. They want to restrict it to only those who lived after the Savior ("only after Christ's death" and "for the believer").
 
|summary=Critics seem to object that the atonement is applicable to all who have ever lived. They want to restrict it to only those who lived after the Savior ("only after Christ's death" and "for the believer").
 
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|subject=The atonement as portrayed in Latter-day Saint hymns
 
|subject=The atonement as portrayed in Latter-day Saint hymns
 
|summary=Latter-day Saint hymns emphasize the atoning sacrifice of Christ for all people. He is the Savior, who shed His blood for us. This has been the position of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the beginning, and continues to be so.
 
|summary=Latter-day Saint hymns emphasize the atoning sacrifice of Christ for all people. He is the Savior, who shed His blood for us. This has been the position of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the beginning, and continues to be so.
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|summary=In the original Greek of the New Testament, accounts of Jesus' death only say he was put to death on "a pole." Is the belief of most of Christianity on "the cross" actually misguided?
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==Role of Jesus Christ==
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|summary=What does the term "Alpha and Omega" mean, beside the beginning and the end, when referring to the Savior? What does it mean to the restored church?
 
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==Latter-day Saint view of Jesus Christ==
 
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|summary=Critics claim that the LDS consider Jesus and Satan to be "brothers," thus lowering the stature of Christ, or elevating Satan. Some go so far as to imply that the LDS "really" worship or revere Satan, and are thus not true "Christians."
 
|summary=Critics claim that the LDS consider Jesus and Satan to be "brothers," thus lowering the stature of Christ, or elevating Satan. Some go so far as to imply that the LDS "really" worship or revere Satan, and are thus not true "Christians."
 
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|summary=It is claimed that Latter-day Saints reject the "Evangelical belief" that "Christ was born of the virgin Mary, who, when the Holy Ghost came upon her, miraculously conceived the promised messiah."
 
|summary=It is claimed that Latter-day Saints reject the "Evangelical belief" that "Christ was born of the virgin Mary, who, when the Holy Ghost came upon her, miraculously conceived the promised messiah."
 
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|subject=Gordon B. Hinckley states that Latter-day Saints don't believe in the "traditional" Christ
 
|summary=President Gordon B. Hinckley, responding to a question regarding whether Latter-day Saints believe in the “traditional Christ,” stated: "No I don't. The traditional Christ of whom they speak is not the Christ of whom I speak. For the Christ of whom I speak has been revealed in this the dispensation of the fullness of times."
 
|summary=President Gordon B. Hinckley, responding to a question regarding whether Latter-day Saints believe in the “traditional Christ,” stated: "No I don't. The traditional Christ of whom they speak is not the Christ of whom I speak. For the Christ of whom I speak has been revealed in this the dispensation of the fullness of times."
 
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|subject=Latter-day Saints aren't Christians?
 
|summary=Critics claim that members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are not "Christian." A related claim is that the Church has only recently begun to portray itself as "Christian" in order to gain adherents.
 
|summary=Critics claim that members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are not "Christian." A related claim is that the Church has only recently begun to portray itself as "Christian" in order to gain adherents.
 
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|summary=Critics claim that the LDS view of God is provincial or limited, with God simply being a ruler over "this planet."
 
|summary=Critics claim that the LDS view of God is provincial or limited, with God simply being a ruler over "this planet."
 
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|summary=Critics claim that LDS scholars believe that Quetzalcoatl was Jesus Christ. However, since Quetzalcoatl's association with a "feathered serpent" constitutes "snake worship," critics claim that this association is therefore inconsistent with worship of Jesus Christ.
 
|summary=Critics claim that LDS scholars believe that Quetzalcoatl was Jesus Christ. However, since Quetzalcoatl's association with a "feathered serpent" constitutes "snake worship," critics claim that this association is therefore inconsistent with worship of Jesus Christ.
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|summary=It would appear that there is one savior — Jesus — and that his sacrifice was the ultimate sacrifice for all of the worlds created and populated by the Father. Some critics have used the idea of each world having its own Savior against us. Is there anything written or published on either concept?
 
|summary=It would appear that there is one savior — Jesus — and that his sacrifice was the ultimate sacrifice for all of the worlds created and populated by the Father. Some critics have used the idea of each world having its own Savior against us. Is there anything written or published on either concept?
 
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|subject=The "Mormon" vs. the "Christian" Jesus
 
|summary=Critics claim that Latter-day Saints believe in a "different" Jesus that "mainstream" Christians.
 
|summary=Critics claim that Latter-day Saints believe in a "different" Jesus that "mainstream" Christians.
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|summary=Do Latter-day Saints believe Jesus Christ was married?
 
|summary=Do Latter-day Saints believe Jesus Christ was married?
 
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|subject=Was Jesus a polygamist?
 
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|summary=Do Mormons believe Jesus Christ was a polygamist?
 
|summary=Do Mormons believe Jesus Christ was a polygamist?
 
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|summary=Evangelical critics claim that despite the Saints' witness of Christ, they worship "a different Jesus" and so are not entitled to consider themselves "Christians."
 
|summary=Evangelical critics claim that despite the Saints' witness of Christ, they worship "a different Jesus" and so are not entitled to consider themselves "Christians."
 
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|summary=Critics claim that the "Jesus of Mormonism is but one of many saviors."
 
|summary=Critics claim that the "Jesus of Mormonism is but one of many saviors."
 
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|summary=Latter-day Saints are criticized for not praying directly to Jesus Christ.
 
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Jesus Christ

Atonement

Atonement

Summary: Critics seriously understate the position of the Church of Jesus Christ with respect to the atonement.

Crucified on a cross

Summary: In the original Greek of the New Testament, accounts of Jesus' death only say he was put to death on "a pole." Is the belief of most of Christianity on "the cross" actually misguided?

Role of Jesus Christ

Alpha and Omega

Summary: What does the term "Alpha and Omega" mean, beside the beginning and the end, when referring to the Savior? What does it mean to the restored church?

Latter-day Saint view of Jesus Christ

Brother of Satan?

Summary: Critics claim that the LDS consider Jesus and Satan to be "brothers," thus lowering the stature of Christ, or elevating Satan. Some go so far as to imply that the LDS "really" worship or revere Satan, and are thus not true "Christians."

Conception

Summary: It is claimed that Latter-day Saints reject the "Evangelical belief" that "Christ was born of the virgin Mary, who, when the Holy Ghost came upon her, miraculously conceived the promised messiah."

Gordon B. Hinckley states that Latter-day Saints don't believe in the "traditional" Christ

Summary: President Gordon B. Hinckley, responding to a question regarding whether Latter-day Saints believe in the “traditional Christ,” stated: "No I don't. The traditional Christ of whom they speak is not the Christ of whom I speak. For the Christ of whom I speak has been revealed in this the dispensation of the fullness of times."

Criticism regarding Latter-day Saint views of Jesus Christ

Latter-day Saints aren't Christians?

Summary: Critics claim that members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are not "Christian." A related claim is that the Church has only recently begun to portray itself as "Christian" in order to gain adherents.

Lord of the Universe

Summary: Critics claim that the LDS view of God is provincial or limited, with God simply being a ruler over "this planet."

Relationship to Quetzalcoatl

Summary: Critics claim that LDS scholars believe that Quetzalcoatl was Jesus Christ. However, since Quetzalcoatl's association with a "feathered serpent" constitutes "snake worship," critics claim that this association is therefore inconsistent with worship of Jesus Christ.

Savior of other worlds?

Summary: It would appear that there is one savior — Jesus — and that his sacrifice was the ultimate sacrifice for all of the worlds created and populated by the Father. Some critics have used the idea of each world having its own Savior against us. Is there anything written or published on either concept?

The "Mormon" vs. the "Christian" Jesus

Summary: Critics claim that Latter-day Saints believe in a "different" Jesus that "mainstream" Christians.

"Two natures" of Jesus in the Book of Mormon?

Summary: Critics claim that the Book of Mormon teaches the sectarian doctrine of Christ's "two natures," and that this represents an anachronism.

Was Jesus married?

Summary: Do Latter-day Saints believe Jesus Christ was married?

Worship different Jesus?

Summary: Evangelical critics claim that despite the Saints' witness of Christ, they worship "a different Jesus" and so are not entitled to consider themselves "Christians."

One of many saviors?

Summary: Critics claim that the "Jesus of Mormonism is but one of many saviors."

Praying to

Summary: Latter-day Saints are criticized for not praying directly to Jesus Christ.

April 6th as the date of birth of Jesus Christ

Summary: Do Latter-day Saints believe Jesus was born 1830 years before the Church's organization on 6 April 1830?
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