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Of course, you do know that the Catholic Church was the original Christian Church. (Matthew 16:18) Later on, believe it was 1154, some–not all of the Eastern branch split (and some came back, but that’s another story.) Then in the Protestant Revolution in the 16th century, the Protestants came into being when they too split from the Church. (That seems to explain the Bible–which is actually a Catholic book, and belief in the Trinity, and their historical roots.)
As to what your Prophets have said, please, please do some research. You’ll find that not too, too long ago (I think it was years before the LDS revelation allowing blacks to have the priesthood though) some LDS Prophets and General Authorities called the Catholic Church “The Great Abominable Church” and the old Endowment portrayed Protestant Ministers as the devil’s lackeys. (Thankfully, the new Endowment doesn’t contain that insult, but history notes that, unfortunately, it was there.)
Again I say that whether LDS can be considered to be Christian, depends on your definition of “Christian”. LDS core beliefs are not Christian–they are LDS. There is nothing wrong with that. (For instance, I wouldn’t dream of calling a Jew a “Christian” even if he believes in one God and is a humanitarian, nor can I call a Muslim a “Christian” even if he believes in one God, that Jesus was a great teacher, etc. They are what they are. They simply don’t share certain core beliefs.)
Your writing ,. but none of it makes sense.
I was raised in a small town with Mormons!!! . )As a child they made my life so misserable,that I grew to have such resentment againist them.In school we were abused by them. I now as an adult, pray for God to forgive me for the feelings that I have always had. They were the most prejudiced people,I have ever met. They run the town,schools,justice system,and you name it,they are there! We had no chance to excel in school,as most of the teachers to this day,have the uppper hand. WE had to fignt to get in the Honor System even if you were deserving to be there,and beleive me it was a fight. My kids tried so hard at thier sports,and could never get anywhere. It saddens me to say this,but it was a world of hell. We moved. This is one place that still exsists. People moving there,would not beleive it was as such,until they experienced it for themselves. Even our Priest,and sad to say,he too, finally realized it! He too,felt and understood later. – Not a good place,in this way,but our Catholic Faith is so big there,and we all were always there for each other,and made us stronger Catholics and gave us more faith,as I would say God made us a family of Catholics. Years ago there were only Catholics and Mormons,and them on one side of town,and us in the other! I attended a Segragated School,and later they emerged. They had thier school,and we had ours. It was a good thing to do,in ways,but not in other ways. No one would beleive that this really exsisted! But,I have no reason to say different,as I lived it.— Now there are more religions there. — I grew up with no self esteem,shy and always afraid to speak up. I was taught to take things as they were. My parents raised us to be courteous and have respect. That is what we did.------- Utah has had so much coverage on the Polygamist. If perhaps you have read about Warren Jeffs,he has had so many wives,and teen girls as wives. He is now facing child abuse,and other charges. A very sad story. Especially for all involved,and the women and men that follow in his footsteps,thinking it is all the right thing to do,so. God will have to judge these people.----- Beleive me,I have so many stories that I could tell you about Mormons,although so unbeleivable! God just help them as they are taught that they will some day rule the world,as that is their goal,and I can see it happening in so many ways,yet to come. They are a strong and a rightous bunch. They have their good points as they do excell in what they beleive and do. That I give them credit for. All in all,this is just a story to be told. I love my hometown,and still have so many relatives there,and friends. Yet it will never change,and it is just accepted in this way of living.