In a recent interview, presidential hopeful, Mitt Romney, claimed to be a Christian. Now we know that he is a Mormon so how can he claim to be a Christian? These are not interchangeable. They are not the same thing. Anyone looking at the basics of each faith would know that.
The Bible teaches that there is only one True and Living God. The Mormon church teaches that there are many Gods.
The Bible teaches that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are not separate Gods or separate beings, but are distinct Persons within the one Triune God. The Mormon church teaches that the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are three separate Gods and that the Son and Holy Ghost are the literal offspring of Heavenly Father and a celestial wife.
The Bible teaches that apart from the saving work of Jesus Christ on the cross we are spiritually "dead in trespasses and sins" (Ephesians 2:1,5) and are powerless to save ourselves. By grace alone, apart from self-righteous works, God forgives our sins and makes us worthy to live in His presence (Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5-6). Our part is only to cling to Christ in heartfelt faith. The Mormon Church teaches that eternal life in the presence of God must be earned through obedience to all the commands of the Mormon Church, including exclusive Mormon temple rituals. Works are a requirement for salvation.
The Bible teaches that it is the unique, final and infallible Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 1:1,2; 2 Peter 1:21) and that it will stand forever (1 Peter 1:23-25). The Mormon Church teaches that the Bible has been corrupted, is missing many "plain and precious parts" and does not contain the fullness of the Gospel.
There are many other things that don't line up between these two religions.
Gov. Romney, if you are a Mormon, say so; but don't also claim to be a Christian. You can't have it both ways.
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