Frequently Asked Questions


Questions Frequently Asked about Reform Mormonism

IS REFORM MORMONISM A "RELIGION"?

  • What is a religion?
  • What do I expect from a religion?
  • What are the benefits of having a religion in my life?
  • Is there a difference between belonging to a religion and being religious?
  • Is a "sect" a religion? A "cult"? A "denomination"? What do these designations mean?
  • What impact do religions have on the world?
  • Is the world a better place because of religion?
  • If I belong to a religion, what does that change about me?
  • Is having a religious history important to me?
  • Is it important to treat religions with respect? Are they worthy of my respect?
  • For what reason would I join a religion? Because my parents belong(ed) to it?
  • How significant is the administration of a religion?
  • Would I be proud of a religious affiliation?
  • Would I be embarrassed by a religious affiliation?
IS REFORM MORMONISM CHRISTIAN?

  • What do I mean when I use the term "Christian?"
  • What does most of the world mean when the word "Christian" is used?
  • What is meant by the term "Orthodox Christianity?" Is that different from just "Christianity?"
  • Is Orthodox Christianity truly representative of Christianity?
  • Can someone be Christian and also be something else?
  • Is Christianity simply a way of belief, or is it also a way of life?
  • If I were to require someone to "prove" their Christianity to me, what would I require of them?
  • Why do some people feel that only Christianity is the correct way?
  • Why do some people feel that only their particular version of Christianity is the correct way?
  • If I had to explain Christianity in as few as ten words, which words would I use to describe it?
  • How has Christianity affected my life? The lives of those around me?
  • Are Christians unfairly attacked? Do Christians have a right to attack others?
  • Is "being Christian" significant to me?

CAN YOU BE A REFORM MORMON AND STILL BE LDS?

  • What does it mean to "be Mormon?"
  • What does it mean to "be LDS?"
  • What range of diverse thinking do I experience within the LDS church?
  • How tolerant or diverse must my thinking be to be Reform Mormon?
  • Am I LDS if I was baptized, but no longer believe it?
  • Am I LDS if I believe it, but have never been baptized?
  • Is being LDS defined by one's thoughts, or by one's actions?
  • Is it possible to be LDS and be something else? What?
  • Will the LDS church tolerate me being a Reform Mormon?
  • Will Reform Mormonism tolerate me being LDS?
  • Do I have to give up anything to become Reform Mormon?
  • Do I have to change my beliefs to become Reform Mormon?
  • Why would I even consider becoming a Reform Mormon?
  • Are there other examples of people belonging successfully to more than one religion?
  • How would others take it if I were Reform Mormon?
  • To what extent is Reform Mormonism defined by myself?

What do you think?


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