David Murray conducted a very useful and informative interview with ex-Mormon and now Christian author Latayne Scott. She answers questions like these:
How did you become a Mormon?
How were you converted to Christ?
Is Mormonism a cult?
Should a Christian vote for Mitt Romney?
What are the changes in and challenges to Mormonism?
How should we evangelize Mormons? Should we invite them into our homes?
You will find the interview here.
NO JOEL.. No! Mormonism is not Christian at all – it is not Christian doctrine to deny the Trinity, to proclaim that the god who rules this earth (and who we are to worship) was once a man and who lives now on a planet encircling a star called Kolob; that Jesus was conceived by a sexual union between God and Mary… that the Bible has been superseded by the book of Mormon; that Jesus’ death and resurrection merely secured an opportunity to be saved if people will work for it.
Every Mormon needs to hear and embrace the true Gospel, not be affirmed as already being a Christian, especially by someone as prominent as yourself Joel. If you don’t know what you are talking about say nothing – admit that you have not studied what Mormonism teaches – but PLEASE don’t affirm the Mormon faith as Christian. Mormonism is the most polytheistic faith on the planet.
It is not at all loving to let the wolves roam free amongst the flock Joel and you just did that through your words. You have also undermind all the many ministries out there (many of them former Mormons) who seek to reach LDS people for the Lord.
More explanation here:
According to the New Testament, part of a Christian pastor’s job assignment is to warn his congregation concerning false teaching. It is entirely right for him to say that the Jesus of Mormonism is the begotten offspring of an exalted man and one of his many wives who lives on a planet circling a star named Kolob, and his “gospel” is the message of how you, too, can be exalted to godhood. He should point out that the Mormon (LDS) Church denies Christ’s full deity and the “god” they worship is not eternal but merely an exalted man who has achieved godhood by obeying certain laws. He should make it clear that Christianity is actually closer to Islam than Mormonism as both Islam and Christianity affirm monotheism (there is only one God) while Mormonism is one of the most polytheistic religions in existence. It is therefore right for him to say that it is certainly not in any way compatible with biblical Christianity. Where a pastor goes astray is when he then says to his congregation, “you should not vote for any presidential candidate who holds to such beliefs.” Even while he makes people aware of the theological facts, all should be encouraged to vote according to their conscience.
Since writing the above I have come across an interesting article by Dr. Al Mohler on this theme found here, as well as this one by Kevin DeYoung called Mormonism 101.