Asbury seminary president Timothy Tennent: Is Mormonism a Cult or a Christian Denomination
His last two sentences: “At root, Mormonism is about a man becoming God; Christianity is about God becoming a man. Thus, Mormonism has, quite rightly, not been considered a Christian movement.”
FYI: United Methodists do not recognize Mormon baptism.
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To be fair, it is recommended that we do not recognize Mormon Baptisms, not required. “Should” not “shall” = pastoral discretion.
You are right about the language issue, but as I reflect upon it, I find that ridiculous. IF the position of the UMC expressed through the General Conference is that LDS members did not receive the sacrament of Christian baptism then it should not be an option.
The “Sacramental Faithfulness” document, which you can download here is well done. I may use it some day for a Sunday School series.