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candice

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philosopherpirate

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30 Points

Mormonism is not Christianity.

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Started:	5/1/2008	Category:	Religion
Updated:	4 months ago	Status:	Voting Period
Viewed:	230 times	Debate No:	3859

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Pro I am not out to slander Mormons, I have friends that are of this religion. Having said this, Christians believe that because Jesus Christ died for our sins, we shall receive the gift of eternal life in heaven if we accept him. Mormons do not believe this. Therefore, how do they call themselves Christians? You will find no crosses in Mormon temples, or churches. They do not believe the blood Jesus shed for all mankind is good enough for the redemption of man's sins. Mormon's believe that God was once a man, as we are right now. They also believe that we can be equal to God. In they're eyes; Mormonism is the ONLY way to heaven. No other sect will be going to heaven. Joseph Smith (Mormonism's founder) will come at the end of days at the right hand of Jesus and rule the earth. Without his good recommendation no one shall pass into heaven. This is heresy. They're ultimate goal is Godhood. To become a God or Goddess, and rule they're own planet. Does it not occur to any Mormon's that this was the EXACT reason the Devil was cast down? No one can be great as our God. Report this Argument Con philosopherpirate forfeited this round.
Pro Hopefully if my opponent doesn't want to debate, I can start this one again. This has the potential to be a very good debate! Report this Argument Con philosopherpirate forfeited this round.
Pro Thanks everyone for reading this debate. I'm planing on posting this many more times to perfect my argument. Thanks again for reading, what there was to read. :) Report this Argument Con philosopherpirate forfeited this round.

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Posted by RequireTruth 3 months ago

So that is uber-lame that philosopherpirate didn't even post a debate on this topic and he won! If you voted for him you are ridiculous! It is called debate.com not readthetitleandvoteonproorconbasedonwhetherornotyouagreewiththetitle.com So next time...don't be lame. Vote for the person who actually put some effort into it...or if you disagree don't vote at all!

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Posted by beastly13 4 months ago

Okay, well since I am a mormon, [and have been since I was 6] I have to say that most of this is not even true. We do believe that Jesus died for our sins, and we DON'T think that we can be equal to God. "They do not believe the blood Jesus shed for all mankind is good enough for the redemption of man's sins." That's not true either. Sorry, but I suggest that before you post something like this, then you get your information straight from your 'Mormon' friends. :)

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Posted by draxxt 4 months ago

I will not. Pro was misinformed. She was tghe only one with a point, yes, but it wasn't a valid one.

On second thought, No debate is worse than a false debate. Vote declaration is changed.

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Posted by InkSlinger4 4 months ago

If someone wants to start such a hate and ignorance filled topic, though, she should be prepared for any unfairness head that way.

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Posted by Mangani 4 months ago

At least the snakes identify themselves now...

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Posted by Renzzy 4 months ago

Draxxt,

You are supposed to vote on who made the BETTER arguments. in this case, con made NO argument, and therefore you voted unfairly.

Consider changing your vote.

Renzzy

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Posted by draxxt 4 months ago

PRO, you didn't know what you were talking about and even thought CON didn't argue AT ALL, I shall still vote CON.

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Posted by candice 5 months ago

I never said Mormon's don't believe God didn't suffer, they believe him dying on the cross wasn't good enough as payment for all humanity's sins.

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Posted by candice 5 months ago

Yes, the book of Mormon DOES say that... these are not Christian sentiments.

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Posted by InkSlinger4 5 months ago

Your opening argument stuns me. Where are you getting that Mormons don't believe in him suffering for our sins? That is as much the basis of the religion as any other Christian faith.

And the whole afterlife thing? Mormons preach humility as much or more than anyone else. But can you imagine just staying in the same exact state for eternity, never growing, changing or learning anything for eternity? Even in heaven, you don't think that would get a little old?

In the Book of Mormon, it states that God's work is to help us, as his children whom he loves. What parent doesn't want their kids to become like them?

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