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Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) believe that the purpose of this life is to become more like God. They strive to adopt the character traits of God, such as humility, charity, love, compassion, forgiveness, and integrity. They believe that by obeying God's will and keeping God's commandments, they will be exalted to live with God and have to opportunity to become like Him. A popular Mormon couplet on this topic is "As man is, God once was; as God is, man may become." (written by Mormon Prophet Lorenzo Snow - the full poem is found under the "Discussion" tab)
By believing this, Mormons do not mean to make God the Father any less important, nor do they mean to take glory upon themselves. They worship God the Father and Jesus Christ and hold them up as perfect examples, they do not try to usurp the power and authority of God or put themselves in His place.
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Do Mormons believe they will be gods and Does Brooke White believe she will be one of the God-wives?
I don't know who Brooke White is but Mormons believe they can become gods, IF they do certain ceremonies in the temple and keep the vows they make there. Not all Mormons believe they will become gods, because not all Mormons go to the temple and do the ceremonies they believe are required. They do not believe they will become gods but they do believe they will be able to become more like Jesus and god.
What religion contrasts with the Mormon religion?
Many religions contrast with Mormonism. Mormons believe that there are three levels of heaven, when many other Christians believe there is only one. Mormons believe that people have the ability to become gods after death, when some other Christians believe that is blasphemous, making themselves above or equal to Jehovah. Some "fundamentalist" Mormon splinter groups believe that there are no limitations to the number of spouses one might have, when many other Christians believe that you can only have one.
How many gods are worshipped in Mormonism?
Mormons are Christian we believe that there is one God and that Jesus Christ is his son whom he sent to die and atone for our sins.
Why do the Mormons say they are God's chosen people?
Actually, this isn't really a belief of the Mormon people. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) believe that God loves all people equally. They also believe that each person should be given a chance to hear and accept the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and all people are welcome to become Mormons if they choose to. Mormons are not taught that they are better or more favored than anyone else. Most Mormons would say that they believe they are the people of God, but they do not believe that God 'chose' them over anyone else. Mormons believe that an individual chooses God, and by following Him they become His people.
Does the wrath of God prove Gods anger with Mormons as a sign to the world?
Do you have any evidence of the wrath of God being against Mormons in particular? Nothing has occurred that seems to be specifically targeted against Mormonism, which would lead me to believe that the wrath of God is not against the Mormons, therefore proving that He is not angry with them.
Do Mormons believe in conflict?
No. They believe in peace.
How do Mormons believe jesus was concieved?
You will have to ask the Mormons in their category on this site.
What are the gods that the Hindu people believe in?
Some believe in certain gods, some believe in other gods, some believe in no gods, some believe in all the gods.
What do Mormons believe about eternity?
Mormons believe that they will die and go to one of the three heavens:Celestial (being where God is), Telestial, and Terrestial.
What gods do the Hindu 's people believe in?
Some believe in certain gods, some believe in other gods, some believe in all the gods, some believe in no gods.
Were egyptians believed to be gods?
The Egyptians did not believe themselves to be gods or goddesses while living; they believed in gods and goddesses throughout their lives and certain famed persons were believed to become gods or goddesses.
What are the bad things that they say about Mormons?
Many things that people say against Mormons simply come from someone who is uninformed or has a different opinion. This does not mean that it is bad, but it is often offensive. Those who are uninformed or misinformed often say: -Mormons are polygamist (this practice was banned by the church over 120 years ago in 1890) -Mormons dont believe in the Bible (Mormons consider the King James Version of the Bible as sacred scripture and are encouraged to study it daily) -Mormons don't believe in Jesus (Mormons believe that Jesus Christ is their Savior, just like all Christians) -Mormons are cultish (Mormons live and dress and act just like most anyone else in society. They do not live on compunds, etc.) -Mormons worship Joseph Smith (Mormons believe Joseph Smith was a prophet, just like Moses or Abraham, not a god to be worshipped) -Mormons kidnap, brainwash, coerce, etc (Mormons wish everyone to make their own decisions, and define their standards by Scripture) Those who have different opinions and say things that are offensive to Mormons often say: -Mormons are not Christian (Mormons are not traditional Protestant Christians, but they do still believe in the Bible and salvation through Jesus Christ.) -Mormons are lying (Mormons honestly believe they are telling the truth) -Mormonism is a pyramid scheme (Mormons believe in paying a Tithe and in missions work to gain converts, but believe this is Biblically based and do not seek converts for monetary gain) -Mormons are unbiblical (Mormons believe that they are following the Bible very strictly, but the Bible can be interpreted differently by different people) -Mormonism is false (this is obviously just an opinion, but one that is often offensive to those who honestly believe)
