Cults - New Age, Mormonism and beyond

How is Mormonism religion(LDS) different from Christianity?

Latter-day Saints are some of the most friendly people around, but they are legalistic, partly due to their pursuit of good deeds to gain salvation, when it's actually a gift... Their views on family and values have some similarities to Christians, and some, indeed, call themselves Christians. It should be noted, there are many that also may believe Mormons are Christian, but lack basic information and details of Mormon's core beliefs, and critical differences.

Many Americans are not familiar with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) practices and theology, but maybe only on the surface.

Most Mormons are not Christians or saved, on the basis of Scripture:

•  How Mormons define who Jesus Christ is (their version of The Son of God).

•  The cross and their beliefs, terminology and interpretation of the resurrection. 

•  Mormonism does not believe the Bible to be complete.

•  They believe the Bible is not inerrant or the final word from God.

•  Mormonism believes Jesus Christ was a created being, and there are thousands or millions of little gods.

•  They say God created both Lucifer (Satan), and Jesus, and in this respect they are spirit brothers, and this makes both of them our spirit brothers.

•  The Book of Mormon is an additional revelation to them, and is priority and central doctrine to the Mormon, over what Christian Scripture says.

•  All Mormons desire the celestial level where they possibly achieve exaltation to godhood. To obtain this depends on their life here on earth. The Mormon Church (LDS) and Joseph Smith play major roles in achieving this: that the Mormon followers must earn their place in heaven by doing good works, like the Pharasees and Sadducees attempted to do, but were rebuked by Jesus.

•  Mormons believe that God used to be like man and existed on another planet, and eventually would be rewarded with their own planet, like a Mormon may have if they have enough good works and obedience.
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While they spell Christ and Son of God the same, the meanings are not the same for Christians vs. Mormons.

The Mormon Church is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS). The church doctrines and beliefs, claim Joseph Smith received his first vision he said — at 14 years old. In spring 1820, he prayed in faith and was answered by God and Jesus Christ — in person. 

They primarily refer to the teachings of Joseph Smith who was the founder, and started the church in New York in 1830 and authored The Book of Mormon, with possibly up to two other co-authors. The Mormon Book, that is referred to as: 'Another Testament of Jesus Christ', the LDS would say, is comparable to the Christian Bible. However, this claim or perspective of the Book of Mormon being comparable, is false and in error, contradicting and against numerous core beliefs of the Christian Bible. 'The Book of Mormon' defines Jesus Christ, the crucifixion, resurrection, and His attributes completely different in contrast. In addition, the book was written about 1,800 years after the ministry and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

In contrast, the 66 books of the Christian Bible were written over a lengthy period of time over 1,500 years in Hebrew (Aramaic) and Koine Greek, by a diverse set of over 40 contributing writers, in a variety of styles by men inspired by the Holy Spirit. Not just one or possibly 3 writers as in Mormonism.

Christian Bible verse warning of another Gospel:

But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. Galatians 1

Mormon resources alongside the 'Book of Mormon' will also obtain their positions from the Doctrines and Covenants, as well as the Pearl of Great Price and Journal of Discourses, a 26-volume collection of sermons by early leaders of this faith, then attempt to combine these and override most of the essentials of the Bible used by Christianity.

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We highly recommend the Latter-day Saint (Mormon) to read the New Testament more and in context and interpret with other passages.

Once a Mormon gets over the hurdle of their beliefs that the Christian Bible has been corrupted... you will then see the light of absolute truth within them, as they accept and understand the Word, and who Jesus Christ truly is defined as, a different Jesus than what the Mormon temple tells you to believe He is.

Christian Bible verse about the temple: 

"But I say unto you, that here is one greater than the Temple." Matthew 12

Mormonism distorts and denies every fundamental core doctrine of the historic Christian faith. In classic Christianity, the Gift of salvation is through His grace and faith alone, in the God incarnate, Jesus Christ. Salvation is not earned: 

 "The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. And the very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life. But some of you do not believe me" John 6

Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! 2 Corinthians 9

But there is a great difference between Adam’s sin and God’s gracious gift. For the sin of this one man, Adam, brought death to many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of forgiveness to many through this other man, Jesus Christ. Romans 5

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Basic essentials on world religions 

It is important for mature Christians to be educated in some basic essentials about world religions like Judaism, Mormonism, Scientology, and Jehovah's Witnesses. Islam is one of the world's fastest growing religions currently, and you might have a neighbor, friend, or even family member in one of these five.

Some Christians are misinformed, believing one or more of these faiths, including Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses and Muslim religions have another road map to the same God. To be clear, these faiths do not have another road to the same God of the Bible.

One factor is due to all three of these faiths doctrine, utilizing and distorting selected parts of Christian Scripture as they are trained, appearing to sound like they are writing or speaking about the same Jesus Christ, or the same crucifixion and resurrection. In reality, when we dig deeper, these three faiths do not have or worship the same God, they have another definition of Christ, and their doctrine is a counterfeit Gospel.

In order to understand these religions better, and be more prepared to give an answer from Scripture, it's beneficial to understand some of their basic worldviews and core beliefs, not just on the surface.

Islam originated about 622 AD. in Saudi Arabia, with a man named Muhammad who claimed to have received direct revelation from Allah, (Arabic for God).  Note — Islam Muslim "God" is not the same God of the Christian faith — Islam, literally means "submission" in Arabic, and the belief system is a monotheistic religion (only one God, which is the same for Christians).

They claim the Koran (Qur'an) is the final revelation of the God of Allah to all of mankind given through the Archangel Gabriel to the Prophet they call Muhammad, (this was over 500 years after the last book of the Bible, Revelation was written). Notice the warning of what the Christian Bible says about an angel or a person with another gospel:

But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. Galatians 1

The Muslim Hadith is Islam's second holy book, among other Islamic commentaries utilized as a tool to help interpret the Quran. In the Islamic context of a constitutional framework, Sharia, or Islamic law is followed.

Muslim prayer and worship:

Women and children are not required to attend a Muslim mosque for weekly Friday (12 Sunnahs of Jum'ah rituals) midday prayers in a place of Muslim house of worship. Men are generally obligated to attend, but there are exceptions like health issues or distance.

Muslim practices of the Five Pillars of Islam:

1. Profession of Muslim Faith (shahada); The belief that "There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God" are core doctrines for Islam.

2. Prayer (salat); Practicing Muslims pray facing Mecca (in Saudi Arabia) five times per day: at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset, and also after dark.

3. Alms (zakat); Muslims donate a fixed portion of their personal income to the community members in most need. Many city and state leaders and other wealthy Muslims build hospitals, mosques, and schools etc.

4. Fasting (sawm); During Ramadan, on the ninth month according to the Islamic calendar, most adult Muslims it's mandatory to abstain from food and drinks.

5. Pilgrimage (hajj); Every Muslim, if health and finances allows, are required to make a minimum of one visit to the holy city of Mecca, in Saudi Arabia. 

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Under number two, prayer fives times per day, is actually not in the Quran.

Conversion by Muslims to other faiths is forbidden under many interpretations of Sharia laws and converts are considered apostates or non-Muslims.

The Quran contains a passage; "he who has embraced Islam and then abandons it will receive punishment in hell after Judgment Day.”

This is a firm Islamic religion deterrence, for anyone that may begin to seek or convert to Christianity or other faiths. Another deterrence in some countries is the concept of excommunication from Islam, which often involves isolation from friends and family of one Muslim by another, if they conclude that a Muslim commits a grave sin, or has left Islam, accusing another Muslim to be an apostate. Other consequences are penal or civil penalties such as fines, jail, or loss of child custody.

All of these are certain degrees and forms of gaslighting (control) to keep Muslims from becoming a Christian, or interested in other beliefs. This is one primary reason — Islam keeps an elevated number of believers worldwide. A second, of many others, is Muslims blending their faith in with passages of the Christian Bible, to make their faith more palatable and accepted.

There are two main sects of Islam with the divide of Sunni, about 90%of Muslims, and the second-largest branch of Islam, Shia (Shiite) Muslims, approximately 8% of the faith. Both of them originating with a dispute over who should succeed the Prophet Muhammad as leader of the Islamic faith he introduced. Both of these Islamic sects, including certain terrorst groups, represented in many nations globaly, frequently at war with each other in different forms. 

Another sect is the Alawite, some of their theology and rituals, breaking away mostly from mainstream Shia (Shiite) Islam, and was founded about 300-400 years after Mohammad. At the core of Alawite creed is the belief in a Divine Trinity, comprising three aspects of the one God. Some Alawite's also permit moderate social drinking, and practice transubstantiation with bread and wine.

A few beliefs of the Alawite: The three components of the Trinity are Bab (door), Ism (name), and Mana (meaning). According to Alawi beliefs, these emanations have cyclically reincarnated seven times in human form throughout history. For Alawites, Ali, Muhammad, and Salman al-Farisi make up the triad's seventh incarnation. 

Druze another religious and ethnic group believe the leader al-Hakim from around the 10th century is the divine incarnation of God. They believe in a combination of philosophies and beliefs from Christianity, Gnosticism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and they are a sect to a degree, rooted in Islam and other cultures. However, the Druze are not Muslims, and are predominantly in certain parts of the Middle East.

Some Muslims use select references from Christian Scripture, primarily the Torah (first five books starting at Genesis). Islam hijacked the person Abraham and usage of the Ten Commandments, and passages from up to 4 books of the Gospels. These are the books that were in the so-called "original form", according to Muslims, but now in modern day, to them, they're no longer in original form. 

Tawrat (Torah), the Zabur (Psalms), Dawud (David), and the Injil (the Gospel)—referring to passages of the Bible from Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. IF the passage from the Bible aligns with the Qu'ran, which most of it does not, the Muslims reject it overall. If this is the case,  it's what the Muslims call "abrogated" (to do away with, or void) past Scriptures. To the Muslim, Christian Scripture is corrupted, but their Qur'an doctrine is not.

Muslims often reject most of the other Spirit inspired Scripture references, including the remaining Christian Old Testament and New testament, and Apostle Paul's writings — all of which are inspired by the Holy Spirit of the biblical God. Muslims are denying an estimated 98% of Christian Scripture, primarily from re-defining and distorting passages in their Islamic Qu'ran and Hadith.

He sent down to you the Book with the Truth, confirming what came before it; and He sent down the Torah and the Gospel. Surah 3:3 From Islam Quran. (note:Torah and Christian Gospel referred to in the Quran)

In their footsteps, We sent Jesus son of Mary, fulfilling the Torah that preceded him; and We gave him the Gospel, wherein is guidance and light, and confirming the Torah that preceded him, and guidance and counsel for the righteous.

So let the people of the Gospel [Part of Christian Bible] rule according to what God revealed in it. Those who do not rule according to what God revealed are the sinners. Quran Surah 5:46

This Quran could not have been produced by anyone other than God. In fact, it is a confirmation of what preceded it [the Torah & Christian Gospel], and an elaboration of the Book.  Quran Surah 10:37

Christianity and Islam are the two largest beliefs in the world. Islam appears on the surface to have some points of doctrine in common. There are however, additional drastic and critical differences between them, not only in core beliefs about salvation, forgiveness, and Christ, but in many other areas affecting human behavior and daily life.

In Islam, Allah cannot be triune or have a son, and according to the Koran (Qur’an) Jesus did not die on the cross or was even bodily resurrected. Islam claims Allah switched the bodies of Judas and Jesus on the cross and made Judas appear to look like Jesus or he ascended in to heaven because Allah would not allow his prophet to die an undeserving death. The messenger prophet, Jesus (his name Isa in Arabic, is used in the Quran).

Passage from the Quran about women:

Men are caretakers of women, since Allah has made some of them excel the others, and because of the wealth they have spent. So, the righteous women are obedient, (and) guard (the property and honor of their husbands) in (their) absence with the protection given by Allah. As for women of whom you fear rebellion, convince them, and leave them apart in beds, and beat them. Then, if they obey you, do not seek a way against them. Surely, Allah is the Highest, the Greatest. Islam: Quran 4:34

Men are in charge of women by [right of] what Allah has given one over the other and what they spend [for maintenance] from their wealth. So righteous women are devoutly obedient, guarding in [the husband's] absence what Allah would have them guard. But those [wives] from whom you fear arrogance - [first] advise them; [then if they persist], forsake them in bed; and [finally], strike them. But if they obey you [once more], seek no means against them. Indeed, Allah is ever Exalted and Grand. Islam: Quran 4:34 (Another version).

Allah the Deceiver in Islam 

According to the Qur'an, Allah is the "best of deceivers" in Arabic language (3:54; 8:30). The term is often translated into English as "best of planners," "best of schemers."

Ibrahim 14:4 Islam God- Allah, lets go (leads), astray whomsoever He wills.

Ali Imran 3:54 is the best of secret planners, is actually... (the best of deceivers) Al-Makir in Arabic. 

Allah the Mischief Maker in Islam 

Al-Furqan 25:20 is actually...

Causing trouble among people. (Mischief maker).

In Islam there are moderate Muslims, which make up most of Muslim believers today, especially in Europe and the U.S, as opposed to the radical Muslim who might interpret the Koran (Qur’an) extreme and potentially with an increased degree of distortion in some passages.

A few countries in the Middle East region, like the Iran government for example, may utilize some or all of these practices: whipping, flogging, amputation, beheading and crucifixion punishment for rare serious crimes, to this day. 

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Christian Scripture Response 

Was the prophet Muhammad born of a virgin woman?

In biblical reality, the Islamic prophet Muhammad was knit together (made) in the womb of his mother Āminah, by the Creator Jesus Christ. He was the Maker of Muhammad's parents' and their reproductive systems to make it possible.

He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. John 1

For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. Colossians 1

In Christianity, the "Deceiver " is one of Satan's many titles. According to the Bible, salvation is a Gift of the Lord in His grace, through faith, and not achieved by good works or rituals we may do..

'Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!' 2 Corinthians 9

But there is a great difference between Adam’s sin and God’s gracious gift. For the sin of this one man, Adam, brought death to many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of forgiveness to many through this other man, Jesus Christ. Romans 5

..'for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God..' Romans 3.

'In the past, God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son [Jesus Christ], whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven' Hebrews 1

And now, O Father, glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before the world was. John 17

This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. 1 John 4

Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world. John 17:24

Are you greater than our father Abraham, who died? And the prophets died! Who do you make yourself out to be?” Jesus answered, “If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father who glorifies me, of whom you say, ‘He is our God.’ But you have not known him. I know him. If I were to say that I do not know him, I would be a liar like you, but I do know him and I keep his word. Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day. He saw it and was glad.” {So the Jews said to him, “You are not yet fifty years old, and have you seen Abraham?”Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.” So they picked up stones to throw at him}, but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple. John 8

 فقال له اليهود, " أنت لست بعد خمسين سنة, وهل رأيت إبراهيم?قال لهم يسوع: "حقا ، الحق ، أقول لكم ، قبل أن يكون إبراهيم ، أنا."لذلك التقطوا الحجارة لرميها عليه.

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Jesus Christ was fully God, and fully man. Yes, the Almighty Lord of the created  universe, is capable of being in a human body. When he was in a flesh human body, He voluntarily restricted the use of certain devine attributes.

God cannot be man you may say?

First, God made the angelic beings, the universe and all living things on Earth. He is capable of doing anything He desires, within righteousness. He can become a God man. God (Allah as Muslims call Him) can reveal Himself in human form...

Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me? Jeremiah 32

And Jesus looking upon them saith, with men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible. Mark 10 (His power, grace and salvation).

The Son (Christ), manifested some of these attributes at times when He and the Father decided to do so, if it served a purpose in the redemption plan of the ministry of Christ. After the resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ, He voluntarily used all attributes of His power and omniscience as needed, for His glory and honor. The Christian faith is monotheistic [only one God]. Philippians 2:6, John 1:1, 1:14, 2:25, 4:34, 5:30, 6:38, 10:30, 13:3, 14:8, 15:15. Matthew 28:15, Acts 1:7, Colossians 1:16, 2:9

If Islam believes they now have the "final" revelation of the God of Allah, to all of mankind. This revelation being in the Qu'ran, as Muslims claim. Then the first two revelations of the Christian Bible, were never accepted, practiced or followed by Muslims in the first place. In reality they rejected it... Then how can something be the "final' (or third) revelation from God?

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For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name [Jesus Christ] shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9

One of Many Muslim favorites questioning Jesus' power and position, from the Bible; 

If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I. John 14

One of many answers to this;

You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had:
Though he was God,
   he did not think of equality with God
   as something to cling to.
Instead, he gave up his divine privileges;
   he took the humble position of a slave
   and was born as a human being.
When he appeared in human form,
he humbled himself in obedience to God
   and died a criminal’s death on a cross.

Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2..

There is a frequent social media claim from Muslims in the U.S, loosely using this catchphrase; that most have memorized and can recite the entire Qur'an.

People would love to watch a livestream of any Muslim that has memorized and can completely, recite cover to cover, over 77,000 words from the English Qur'an by heart. We would love to see even 25% of it recited by memory, for that fact. Show us the evidence.

The conditions would be; Livestream platform, unedited, no teleprompter, flat screen or any other device, including the help and guidance of an earpiece, or background audio. No babbling inaudible words, and in English. Livestream during recital would require communication with guests.

Scientology was established with the manuscript entitled 'Excalibur' in 1938. It was in this unpublished work by L. Ron Hubbard that the word Scientology first appeared..

The Church of Scientology started in 1950 with the publication of The Modern Science of Mental Health by L. Ron Hubbard.

According to Dianetics theories, the mind is composed of mental pictures of every event in a person's lifetime. These are events from the past of pain or unconsciousness called Dianetics, such as 'engrams.' As a result,  this is "erasing" these memories as a person can be restored to optimal physical and mental health and analytical functioning. A person whose engrams have all been erased is called a 'clear'.

The purpose of Scientology is to clear the world. This will in time clear the person's engrams through Dianetic 'processing.' Several years later, Hubbard realized in order to be 'clear', a person also had to erase all the engrams from his hundreds of past lives. This belief leads to reincarnation.

In Scientology, a person is an invisible entity known as the 'thetan' which is a restoration to a godlike position. Scientology theology for death is described as 'dropping the body' and the spirit is pre-programmed to proceed to an 'implant station' out in space. At the implant station, the spirit will have all the event memories from the recent lifetime erased, and then the thetan or spirit will be sent back to earth to start new lives and get a new body.

When new people are introduced to Scientology, they are usually told there is no conflicting beliefs between Scientology and other religions, as well as the Christian faith. The same as Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses, when the fact is, you actually cannot be considered a Scientologist and a Christian at the same time according to the Bible.

Scientology has essentially no beliefs that are supported by Christian theology.

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Christian Scripture Response
 

And the Word (Christ) became flesh, and lived among us; and we [actually] saw His glory, glory as belongs to the [One and] only begotten Son of the Father, [the Son who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, who is] full of grace and truth (absolutely free of deception). John 1 {amp}

Interfaith including interpath dialogue, may involve groups from many spiritual worldviews, cultures, religious organizations, humanism, philosophies and traditions. These are often combined together (like New Age) in teachings, prayer, meditation, veneration and worship from a variety of ministers, pastors and other leaders..

There are many faiths that may be included to different degrees: Jewish Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Atheists, Agnostics, and Sikhs. Additionally beliefs and doctrine from some Catholicism, Presbyterians, Episcopalians, Unitarians, and usage of distorted or misinterpreted Christian Scripture to fit their religious goals.

Some main areas in Inter-faith is that all humans are created in God's image and equal. Their websites, some speakers, groups and teachings may even include support and promotion of LGBTQ+ initiatives and lifestyles.

Globally there is local and international interfaith and interreligious linked partnerships and programs. One of the popular expressions that might be used for some is, "There will be no peace among the nations without peace among the religions. There will be no peace among the religions without dialogue among the religions" 

Christian Scripture response 

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

 John 14

Ignorant are those who carry about idols of wood, who pray to gods that cannot save. Isaiah 45

Those who cling to worthless idols turn away from God’s love for them. Jonah 2

Go and cry out to the gods you have chosen. Let them save you when you are in trouble! Judges 10

Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods. Galatians 4

You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God.. Exodus 20

Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry. 1 Corinthians 10

And he said to them, “You have a fine way of rejecting the commandment of God in order to establish your tradition! Mark 7

They sacrificed to demons that were no gods, to gods they had never known, to new gods that had come recently, whom your fathers had never dreaded. Deuteronomy 32

Pay attention to all that I have said to you, and make no mention of the names of other gods, nor let it be heard on your lips. Exodus 23

And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. John 17

You alone are the Lord.

You have made the heavens,

The heaven of heavens with all their host,

The earth and all that is on it,

The seas and all that is in them.

You give life to all of them

And the heavenly host bows down before You. Nehemiah 9

They will make supplication to you:

‘Surely, God is with you, and there is none else, No other God.’” Isaiah 45

So that all the peoples of the earth may know that the Lord is God; there is no one else. 1 Kings 8

Therefore, concerning the eating of food sacrificed to idols, we know that an idol is nothing at all in the world, and that there is no God but one. For even if there are so-called gods whether in heaven or on earth, as indeed there are many gods and many lords, yet for us there is only one God, the Father, from whom are all things, and we exist for Him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we exist through Him. 1 Corinthians 8

Because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen. Romans 1

Inter-faith believers serve many masters:

“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other"... Matthew 6

In the Evolution-Atheism religion, there is no God, no purpose or real value and meaning of life. There is no human limited free will, no heaven or hell. They essentially believe there is no life after death — when they die, their dead, and this is the end of their existence.

Many people believing in evolution additionally, follow trans-humanism; the transition from nature as we know it, to science. The theory that humanity will continue to evolve physically and mentally over thousands or millions of years, with the integration of science, eugenics, technological advancement and now (A.I.) artificial intelligence.

Atheists believe religion should be kept out of public schools. But what if their belief is a religion as well?

Atheism is a religion. They have a belief system with views relating to the origins of the universe and life forms evolving through natural processes and other basic central doctrine.

Some areas to consider for Atheists and Agnostics:

In the science fossil record, there is no verifiable transition, from one kind of life to another. None of those transitional forms have been found — if evolution were true and a fact, the fossil evidence would definitely show gradual transitional changes from one kind of life species into another.

• Where did the first hydrogen molecules, atoms, particles, matter and rock originate from? All of these items required to collide, start, or evolve into any other additional substances, planets, life forms, or to develop the matter and power source needed for the "Big Bang" to occur.

• You or Science may say, nothing, designed and created matter, and every other living species, and that life itself came from no life?

• Many Atheists say nature made things and evolved into other living things, then who, or what origination designed nature... nothing?

• Are you willing to gamble with your soul for eternity, standing firm on your belief of just going to the grave after death?

• If our life on this earth evolved from another civilization from another planet. Then where did this so-called first planet from space come from, because this theory just continues going back further and further?

• Where do the fundamental laws of nature, for example; gravitation, and electromagnetism, originate from? What makes them so consistent and precise? All by chance and random processes? 

The Intricate and vast design of the universe and life forms, microorganisms, aquatic animals, complex details of vegetation and the organism food chain (circle of life) — requires a designer, much like computer code is needed to create programs, websites and platforms. New products, new buildings, homes and cars require an architect, designer and builder.

Humankind is made in the image of God. Therefore... unlike animals, we can develop things from materials we make from natural resources, creating non-living items.

The balance, sustainment and order of the universe, life ecosystem, distance of planets, earth's temperature, oxygen and nitrogen, and more, need an intelligent designer to begin and work properly.

The laws of nature themselves in the universe are fine-tuned, precise, continually consistent, and sustained by an intelligent being. This One Creator God is the Author and Maker of all we experience in established scientific and moral laws.    

The Lord doesn't dwell in time, and He views our Earth from begining to the end, in thousands of years perspective in His knowledge and plan. The Lord is outside of time, space and matter.

Mankind dwells in time and twenty four hour timeline on this Earth. We dwell in time, and live, and are integrated with space and matter. We don't truly experience and know what its like living without time and seasonal weather patterns.  

The Creators methods most of the time may not always make sense to us at times, and His ways and forms of doing things. We need to search and comprehend His will and how He thinks, in the Bible, within context of passages. The Creator is not going to intervene in all world events the way we as humans think He should. We have a challenging and difficult time handling our own very small personal trials (in comparison to the universe) as it is. He intervenes within His Sovereign, all-knowing plans, purposes and will — as the giver of life — He  may take back life as He decides, and for His purpose, and has the full right as Creator and Saviour to not explain it to us. He created all life forms.

Christian Scripture Response 

For every house is (designed) built by someone, but the (designer) builder of all things is God. Hebrews 3

Instead of worshiping Jesus Christ the Creator who made everyone and everything, atheists have mostly chosen to worship the creation. Evolution depends on the existence of life, in order to have anything more to stand on. 

For most Atheists; it's freedom to do what I want without any accountability. It's my life and I'll be in charge of it and do what I want with no moral standards from God. The thought of submitting yourself to the Lord, would prevent you from doing some of the sinful things you desire to do.

People that choose Atheism, Evolution and Agnosticism essentially want their own control, have the desire to be masters (godlike) of their own destiny. They do not want some other entity to form their daily direction and destiny. The purpose and real meaning of the value of human life, can only be found in the Bible. 

The theories of evolution and Darwinism are being taught in public schools as facts in curriculum, museums, and public media programs. It's not a harmless theory but a deceiving religious system to distract our youth away from their Creator and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Science deals with things that are tested, observable, and demonstrable and evolution has none of those qualities. True, evolution has been combined with science for many decades, but that does not mean that it should be supported by science.

Three main facts:

1. Evolution is a theory, not a fact, regarding the origin of living things.

2. Evolution has never been proven, as such, it remains a theory.

3. It takes just as much faith to believe in evolution, as it does to believe in intelligent design.

Is there proof of ape to human transitions? There's pictures that were designed by an artist in school text books, this is the only proof evolutionists have of transitional forms, graphic drawings. The theory of evolution is unscientific. Even so, where did the very first ape originate?

There's an issue with the fossil records having no evidence of transitional forms (bones of one animal to the next animal) within species. There's missing links within thousands of species. For example, the apes or monkeys, to a human, with nothing in between. Pictures of transitions in text books are not proof, once again, they are just drawings or graphics.

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Darwin;

"Why, if species have descended from other species by fine gradations, do we not everywhere see innumerable transitional forms?"

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Christians and some other beliefs do not conjure up a God and a belief system in order to have something to grasp on to, due to fear of death, and for an afterlife destination. Creation and the universe clearly shows us intricate evidence of an intelligent designer, and Jesus Christ validates this and our hope of future immortality.

There is only one part of the human body necessary to explain the intricate design required in life forms. This is the study and facts of the complicated anatomy of the human eye structure and connection with the sensory neurons and the brain. 

This is one of many weak points and stumbling blocks for Atheism with something this complex as the eye, to be made by random chance processes over time by a single cell organism and through evolution. All this said, not ruling out the potential for slight changes from adaptation for centuries, of the human eye, after it was already made by the Creator. 

Faith and science are not in conflict with each other, generally speaking, when it comes to human anatomy and biology. God made science possible by His outpouring of individual gifts, talents and skills and as a tool to help people.

Most Christians support many aspects of  science, like life form adaptation, but challenge evolution. Often people believe evolution and creationism go together and this is a popular mistake partly due to evolution promotion for over 65 years. It is true and logical science, not evolution, that should be in the science classes. We have seen thousands of changes within the created species but that is not evolution. There is micro and macroevolution distinct differences, but we're not covering these on this site.

Evolution and creation represent worldviews that are in complete opposition, and only one of them is in error. 

For most Atheists, man was evolved by chance and random processes, which is illogical... 'man is just an evolved animal.' As a result, this type of mindset has great bearing on how we respond to life, view other people and do not highly value them, or themselves,... and their perspective on death, is game over. 

People that have the belief in evolution or atheism (they are deceived and in denial that God exists), have no order, healthy moral standard of what is right or wrong, or conditions for their lives. They are told and many believe they come from animals, and they're like animals, in the public school evolution curriculum, and in society.

In sharp distinction, the Bible says we are made in His image and we are not animals. We are valuable to the Lord, we have a purpose, established standards, and conditions to live by. There are hundreds of commandments given by the Lord, and we, as humans, have responsibilities and dominion over the land and sea, like the living creatures the Lord made for Himself and for us on this earth.

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And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. Genesis 1

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In the Atheism or evolution religion, since there are no moral standards and only the strongest have a right to survive in this belief — This gives natural justification to be treated and valued as if you are an animal in the evolution perspective, and treat each other as just another animal. 

Something to consider; the real fossil evidence records reveals, animals were fully formed from the very beginning.

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"Haven’t you read the Scriptures?” Jesus replied... But from the beginning of the creation, God ‘made them male and female.’ Mark 10, Genesis 1, (John 1)

The world and nature reveals God's character and existence, as the Lord says: 

"But God shows his anger from heaven against all sinful, wicked people who suppress the truth by their wickedness. They know the truth about God because he has made it obvious to them. For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God"...

..."Yes, they knew God, but they wouldn’t worship him as God or even give him thanks. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. As a result, their minds became dark and confused. Claiming to be wise, they instead became utter fools. And instead of worshiping the glorious, ever-living God, they worshiped idols made to look like mere people and birds and animals and reptiles". Romans 1

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God is... the best explanation for the origin of the universe and human species. Science has no logical and common sense explanations and facts for the Big Bang theory and the ape origins.

God is... the best explanation for details of the operation of the universe (gravity etc.), and created intelligent life. 

God is... the best explanation of the established objective moral values of sin and righteousness.

God is... the best explanation, for Him to be known and experienced by us, in a personal relationship.

If there is no God, there is no right and wrong structure, and you accept only what government laws tell you on what is a crime that may be right and wrong (which many often originate from the Bible). Maybe your influenced by, and develop your standards by the culture or society of what others around you may do or say about what is good or bad things might represent in your life.

What is right and wrong, or good and bad sins and crimes are established by first, knowing there is a Creator. Second, the value of morality and Immorality standards of the Bible (300+ Old Testament commandments). Good and bad and the foundation of morality, is not made up by humanity, in individual and group agreement and preferences.

Are You on this website by chance? Maybe the Lord is knocking on your door, once again, or more, by design, and because you are chosen by Him. Jesus Christ is waiting for you to open your life to Him and surrender.

You are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. 1 Peter 2 

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6

It's not enough to start believing God exists. This is the first step of two decisions. IF you do not trust in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, His death on the Cross for sins and bodily raised from the dead, then you still end up with nothing that saves your soul. The Bible says — that even demons believe in God, and communicate with Him, so you need to follow Christ, this is the most important action. There are not many gods and ways to heaven, only one God, and one way.

"You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.' James 2 

God said to Moses, “I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’” Exodus 3

This was the name God gave to Moses, so sacred, that in Judaism, "I AM" is not to be spoken. This was so serious to the Jews that they wanted to stone Jesus after He replied. This was one of many self-declarations by Jesus, identifying Himself as God. In John 8 and many other passages; I am the light, I am the way, I am the door, life, vine, etc.

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8

So the Jews said to him, “You are not yet fifty years old, and have you seen Abraham?”Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.” So they picked up stones to throw at him, but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple. John 8 

He who is of God hears God’s words; therefore you do not hear, because you are not of God.” John 8

Would you like to be of God and listen to His Word?  Continue reading below website  information, and also go to His Light, that will light up your path in the darkness, we all have been in at one time. 

As an Atheist, you better hope there is no God. Because when you die and stand before the one that designed and made you --- sent Christ to redeem you with your gift of salvation. 

You may want to consider, praying to God and ask for Him to no longer exist. For that matter, as an Atheist, why do you say the term "Jesus Christ, or G-d damn It", in a cussing usage, when you don't believe God exists?

External website resources:

Is Creation or Evolution Stupid?

Atheists WILL Hate This Video

Differences Between Humans and Apes

Some common arguments skeptics use

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In the past decade, Abrahamic family centers or religious sects, like the Abrahamic Family House located in the United Arab Emirates, are beginning to be more promoted and popular.

The three "Abraham faiths", ... Judaism, Christianity and Islam we hear about often, (plus Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses for that matter, to be fair), we should not come together to a common ground, as many desire to — If this means the Christian faith is required to somehow meet in the middle and compromise, giving up some of the absolute truths and core beliefs of ours in order to achieve this. The action would be in error and undoubtedly unbiblical. Christianity would then be denying the true Jesus Christ of Scripture.

If Islam and Judaism had matching theology and definitions of who Jesus Christ is. When it comes to Jesus, Christians believe he embodies — the Creator in human flesh through the virgin birth, believing in the bodily crucifixion and resurrection — then it would be a different outcome, and Christians would have a limited common ground to meet in these three critical non-negotiable areas.

However, the religions of Judaism and Islam will continue their stand on the central doctrines in their beliefs, on denying Jesus Christ's bodily crucifixion, bodily resurrection and later ascension. If they adjusted these positions on Jesus Christ, their faith would implode.

The only possible way then, the "Abraham faiths", Judaism, Christianity and Islam, in addition, Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses would come together and meet in the middle, so to speak, is all five faiths compromising. 

All of them would be denying many central doctrines of their theology, and being fake half-hearted believers. This is essentially, what some of the doctrinal aspects of the new Inter-faith cult, theological system represents. If anything, which is more likely to occur, only Judaism and Islam may potentially meet in the middle in their core beliefs, due to both of them agreeing to denying the New Testament, the bodily crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. 

This may be the agenda and plan for "The Anti-Christ" (future false Messiah). For example, the temporary short-term peace in the Abraham Accord agreements may be what leads up to this oneness.

There are two things in common for Abraham faiths when it comes to the creation of Adam and Eve: 

Judaism, Christianity and Islam believe the first humans on Earth, Adam and Eve, were made by One Creator God (note: the Islam God is not the same as Judaism and Christianity). All three faiths additionally have the belief overall, but with different descriptions and definitions of Adam and Eve disobeying and causing "the fall of man" or from the immortal state of Adam, to now being a mortal man.

1400 BC, Judaism, Christianity: Genesis 2:7

And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. (KJV)

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620 AD, Islam: Quran, Surah 38:71-72 (a counterfeit passage from the Bible, about 2,000 yrs later)...

Your Lord said to the angels, “I am creating a human being from clay.

When I have formed him, and breathed into him of My spirit.

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Christian Scripture Response 

"Before Abraham was, I Am." John 8 (Jesus Christ is  not a created living being, He has always existed).

For all Abrahamic faiths:

...the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” And Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look upon God. Exodus 3:6

And if you be Christ's [believe and follow Him as the bodily crucified & resurrected Jesus], then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. Galatians 3:29 

In the Bible for Christians, we worship the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. His name is Yahweh (YHWH, I AM). 

Not the general name of God, meaning Allah in Islam. Islam has the wrong definition of the Creator and the wrong name. Additionally, Islam, and beliefs of Judaism has the wrong definition for Jesus Christ. 

Once again, in the Bible; Jesus Christ (Yeshua), He is the I AM, and is the eternal Creator, one "God."

Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide [continue] in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8

They answered and said to Him, “Abraham is our father.”
Jesus said to them, “If you were Abraham’s children, you would do the works of Abraham. But now you seek to kill Me, a Man who has told you the truth which I heard from God. Abraham did not do this. You do the deeds of your father.”
Then they said to Him, “We were not born of fornication; we have one Father—God.”
Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love Me, for I proceeded forth and came from God; nor have I come of Myself, but He sent Me. Why do you not understand My speech? Because you are not able to listen to My word. You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it. But because I tell the truth, you do not believe Me. Which of you convicts Me of sin? And if I tell the truth, why do you not believe Me? He who is of God hears God’s words; therefore you do not hear, because you are not of God.” John 8

For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form.. Colossians 2 

Therianism (THEER-ee-uhn-ism)

The term "therianthrope" or "therianthropic" refers to a person that is temporarily mixed up, like a teen, or others with continued influence from a demonic oppression and/or psychological dysphoria (confusion) identification with animals as being partly human and partly animal.

A Therian is essentially a person who identifies and feels, or believes spiritually and mentally they are an animal of some type, and non- biological. Many identify commonly as a wolf, felines or ravens. Therians may believe they have a animalistic instinct and other traits. Therianthropy is usually much different than a person often dressing up in costume as an animal or characters, known as Furries. Followers are essentially attempting to magically change their identity.

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These Therianthropy lifestyle changes if chosen, may increase your happiness in life for a season. It's a very temporary change that does not bring lasting fulfillment, peace of mind, and contentment. Changing your identity doesn't fill the void and make you feel complete, as you initially thought it would accomplish. If you want the answer to this, Christ is the true permanent solution.

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Christian Scripture Response

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. John 14

Therefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves, because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie... Romans 1

 But at the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female.’ ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife.. Mark 10