Christians vs Mormons

[bjarvis]

The most concise commentary I've read yet about the insanity of certain christians calling mormons a cult (from Crooks & Liars):

It's perfectly acceptable to believe that the crucified, human son of an ill-conceived deity resurrects after a three-day dirt-nap, physically flies up to heaven, and Voltrons up with his dad and some ghosty fella to make a Holy Trinitron. But if you believe that the same human son takes a little North American detour after magically coming back to life, and hangs out with some Jewish native Americans, before heading to dad's gated community in the clouds...that strains credulity.

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[azura-mazda.livejournal.com]

OK, feel free to attack me for saying so, but - with all due respect (and I do mean that) - IMHO *neither* belief system has any evidence of credibility, but the Mormon beliefs are a bit like a parody of religions (as in "where on earth did they come up with THAT silly idea!"). One could argue that most organized religions are very anthropomorphic (as in we'll just make up this dogma to fit our little corner of the world as being the center of the world). Would I call the Mormons a cult? No. Am I likely to ever believe a word of their beliefs? Nope. :) Your mileage may vary.