[TruthTalk] Definition of Mormon Please

[Judy Taylor]

From: "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I do not reject Mormonism because of their henotheistic view of the Godhead. I reject Mormonism because the basis of it is Joseph Smith's assertion that God was using him to establish the true church.  As I have examined Joseph Smith carefully, historically and theologically, and especially in light of the book of Abraham, and some of his prophecies in the Doctrine and Covenants, I have concluded that he is a fraud.  God does not use frauds to establish his church.  I also look at the fruit of his work.  It is not good fruit.    jt: It is by nature fruit of the flesh even if at times it is "good looking" flesh.   There is some good fruit in Mormonism right now, but I think that is happening despite Joseph Smith.  The church he founded continued to embrace Jesus Christ, and so that influence has continued to work within Mormonism and move it back toward mainstream Christianity.  Mormonism is much closer to mainstream Christianity today than it was at the time of Brigham Young.   jt: What "good fruit" would this be?  We discussed this once years ago at a "Ladies Bible Study" ie the fact that certain things about the Mormon Religion looked so good on the surface and some of them decided it was 'artificial fruit' because no lie can be the fruit of the Spirit of Truth.   You might also consider that not all Mormons embrace henotheism.  The Community of Christ (Re-organized Church...) sect of Mormonism is a branch that accepts the Trinity.  This branch was the one led by Joseph Smith's own son and wife.  Do you accept this sect of Mormonism simply because their view of the Godhead is more accurate from your perspective?