The Mormon Church has very specific beliefs about God, the afterlife, and other Christian issues. Many people might ask if the Mormon Church considers itself Christian, and if they believe in God – the answer to both is yes. However, the Mormon Church might have a different view of God than those in Protestant religions. Here is a brief primer on the Mormon Church’s belief system concerning God the Father:
The Church believes that God is the only true Father – that everyone lived with him in spirit before they were born, and their bodies are created in his image.
God is a member of the Godhead. This includes the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The entities are separate, but united in purpose.
God has a body, just like any man or woman. The body is made of flesh and bones. But God does not have blood like humankind.
God is a perfect being, and he has commanded us to be like him; therefore, we must try to be perfect in all ways.
God created all things, and he can see all things. He is present everywhere, in everything we do.
God can be seen – He is not simply a spirit, but a living entity that looks like you and me. Only those who have gone through transfiguration, or have attained a state of perfect glory, can see God. God will always reveal himself to a person without sin.
God is also known by other names: Elohim (or Eloheim), Supreme Being, Supreme Governor, Father of Mankind, or the Creator.
The first article of faith in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints states the belief in God, making it the most important point of the Church’s belief system. There are several other articles of faith, some of which make the Church seem just like a Protestant cousin; but there are others that are unique, and form the basis for the argument that the LDS church is not a Christian denomination. We will explore all the articles of faith in future posts.
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