The Troubling History of Mormonism
Mormons have a troubling past with Joseph Smith Jr.—the founder who had multiple wives—one of whom was only 14 when he was 39.
Their troubling past also includes a lengthy letter by Professor Charles Anthon of Columbia University who was said to validate the translation of Joseph Smith’s writings (Book of Mormon) from the “Golden Plates.” According to Professor Anthon: “The whole story about my having pronounced the Mormonite inscription to be ‘reformed Egyptian hieroglyphics’ is perfectly false.”
While all of these things are troubling—none are more troublesome than their rejection of the deity of Jesus Christ as second Person of the Godhead who is co-equal and co-eternal with the Father and the Spirit.
The Bottom Line
In short, the Mormons have one Jesus and the Christians have a very different Jesus. Make no mistake—they aren’t the same Jesus.
For that reason—I can’t call my Mormon friend my brother in Christ. I want to, but I simply can’t. Therefore, I will continue to have such gospel conversations praying that God will open his eyes to the truth.
This article originally appeared here.
