Are Mormons Christians?

I think this topic has been discussed and discussed too many times, but I thought I would add a couple cents.

I think it all starts with the definition of Christianity...but I don't think that is really pertinent as that also depends on what reference you are using. So there is no answer there.

Next, I think that we could be compared to other religions based on our beliefs, but even amongst those who recognize each other as Christians the views are quite different, so that isn't really a great comparison either.

Then, you could look at our authority, where we claim to get it. But that presents problems to many, if you don't understand our belief in modern revelation and a Living God. Maybe, we should give up...

Or I could say that I don't think those things are what make me Christian, anyway...

What makes me a Christian is that I want to be like Christ. He is the center of my life and the example...of service and love I want my children to grow up to be like. I love Him for the things He did while on this earth and I think that we will all be better people if we try and do the things He taught us.

What makes me a Christian is not what anyone else labels me by definition; it will be the welcome I receive when I meet my Savior face to face. If at that time, he turns His back or asks me to leave, then I can assume I was not a Christian...however, if He welcomes me with open arms back into His presence...then it will be even more insignificant to me what I was labeled by others.

Are Mormons Christians? I would hope that I am, but in the end it is nothing more than a label, and I don't let labels determine who I am...I a free to choose that.

Primary Teachers...

My wife and I have been called to serve in primary as the CTR8 teachers. I am so excited to be teaching children. If anyone can recommend some good resources out there please let me know.

Family First...

Several months ago, I was faced with and interesting prompting. I have always believed that I follow promptings of the Spirit and by doing so, I have been led down many paths that for good or bad have directly affected the lives of others. In some cases, I have done so willingly and in others, not so willingly. I am not sure really in any of those cases, I have accomplished what I was supposed to but I cannot deny I have had an effect.


Along the way, I have also made some of the best friends and relationships for which any one person could ask. In many cases, I have also had to leave great friendships behind. I think that because I have felt like I have always had a purpose in my nomadic endeavors that it has always cushioned the feelings of mourning friendships past. Unfortunately, my family can't share in my convictions, in that regard, they are forced to trust me.


Something very different has taken place in my most recent migration. This migration was prompted by the feeling that it was time to focus on our family. The last few years have been very difficult; I have not been in a happy place and as a result, have not been the best father that I could be. I didn't realize exactly how much influence a job could have on me. It's quite sad really. Anyway…moving on.


My children have always had great friends and so have my wife and I. For the last several years, we have been close to family and able to spend time with them. In moving, I have ripped my family away from that…but it is for a purpose. I think that in some ways we were closer to people outside our house than we were to each other. I believe that our reason for moving from our comfortable life and friendships was to bring us closer together as a family. As in time past, I won't be able to see if that happened until it is too late but I believe that is the purpose.


I guess now it is left in our hands to figure out how.