How can Mormons be Christians?

[arieh0310]

TOmNossor:

However, when you say, “Christian theology and doctrine has not changed, it has developed (there is a big difference between the two). For example, the doctrine of the Trinity wasn’t developed until there was controversy and heresy. The original deposit of truth was always there and the orthodox church always believed in the current doctrine of the Trinity, but it was not defined until it became nessesary to stop heretical teachings.” I think you over step Newman just a little.

In Newman’s book, Chapter 4, Section 3, Paragraph 4 he writes: “No doctrine is defined until violated”

When you compare Catholic doctrinal development to LDS development you see an amazing difference. Catholic development can “blossom” but never contradicts itself. Mormon doctrine constantly, changes and contradicts itself.

 

[arieh0310]

Tmaque:

I suggest you re-read my post. I said that Catholic theology had developed(which is a nice word for changed). How does something develop and yet remain unchanged? By the way, I have read Cardinal Newmans book so I “get” the concept and the difference between the two as stated in my post.

Sorry, I didn’t fully read your post. Thought you were trying to say that LDS and Catholic doctrinal development were the same.

 

[Chazemataz]

I think it should be interesting to ad that Joseph was never baptised, and therefore very sussseceptible to Satan.