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The Atonement of Jesus Christ

Summary: Critics seriously understate the position of the Church of Jesus Christ with respect to the atonement. Many of the quotations used by critics regarding the LDS view of the atonement have been taken out of context, or the further comments of the speaker have been ignored. This is an implied a form of "bearing false witness," which is completely against the Gospel that the Savior taught during His earthly ministry. Critics, such as the authors of Mormonism 101, show very little evidence of having "studied the [Latter-day Saint] movement for the greater part of their lives" as they claim. In fact, if one takes up the authors' challenge to check their sources, one finds that in every case they are found wanting, often seriously so. In their "witnessing tip" regarding the Book of Mormon the authors conclude their imaginary dialogue by asking: "If Smith was misleading in this statement, how can I trust his other statements?"

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• The Latter-day Saint view of the atonement of Jesus Christ

The Latter-day Saint perspective on the atonement of Jesus Christ

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• Question: How do Latter-day Saints understand the significance of Christ's death on the cross?
• Question: How do Latter-day Saints understand the significance of the blood shed by Christ?
• Question: Do Latter-day Saints diminish the importance of Jesus Christ and His atonement?
• Question: How do Latter-day Saints view the extent of the atonement of Jesus Christ?
• Question: Why don't Latter-day Saints observe Palm Sunday like many other Christian religions?
• Question: How does the Latter-day Saint view of the Atonement compare to the evangelical Christian view?
• Question: How do Latter-day Saints view the historical position of the Christian church with regard to the atonement of Jesus Christ?
• Question: How is the atonement of Jesus Christ portrayed in Latter-day Saint hymns?

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: It is claimed 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."

Worship a "different Jesus"?

Summary: It is claimed that members of the Church worship "a different Jesus" than the Jesus worshiped by Christians.

Criticism regarding Latter-day Saint views of Jesus Christ

Latter-day Saints aren't Christians?

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

Relationship to Quetzalcoatl

Summary: It is claimed that LDS scholars believe that Quetzalcoatl was Jesus Christ. However, since Quetzalcoatl's association with a "feathered serpent" constitutes "snake worship," some 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: It is claimed that Latter-day Saints believe in a "different" Jesus that "mainstream" Christians.

Was Jesus married?

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

• • Was Jesus a polygamist?—
    Brief Summary: Do Mormons believe Jesus Christ was a polygamist? (Click here for full article)
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Worship different Jesus?

Summary: Some Christians 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: It is claimed 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?