U.S. Muslims and Mormons share deepening ties (Jesus Christ, translation)

[YmirGF]

Originally Posted by kai

Amazing ,infidels hey whod have them, do mormons still baptise everyone on earth ,i wonder how the brothers and sisters of the religion of peace would like that

I rather doubt Muslims would actually be terribly impressed. I think it all very well that people focus on "common ground" issues to make inroads, but once the niceties are done with then the massive, unmovable, theological questions will crop up. I find it unrealistic to think that Muslims would be overly supportive of Mormon theology and vica versa. As long as they stick with superficialities though, there shouldn't be too many problems.

[jonny]

I really don't understand the premise of the article. I've never felt any particularly deep ties to the Muslim religion. I guess I could see why Muslims might want to follow in the footsteps of Mormonism to try and redefine itself in American culture, considering that less than 150 years ago being a Mormon was akin to being a terrorist.

[kai]

Originally Posted by jonny

I really don't understand the premise of the article. I've never felt any particularly deep ties to the Muslim religion. I guess I could see why Muslims might want to follow in the footsteps of Mormonism to try and redefine itself in American culture, considering that less than 150 years ago being a Mormon was akin to being a terrorist.

muslims dont follow in the footseps of any other religion theirs is the ultimate last revelation

[ben d]

Originally Posted by kai

muslims dont follow in the footseps of any other religion theirs is the ultimate last revelation

This is not strictly true,...Islam includes the Abrahamic tradition and accepts the revelation of Jesus and concludes with the revelation of Mohammed. In other words this the latest revelation of the Abrahamic tradition.

Christianity also includes the Abrahamic tradition and concludes with the revelation of Jesus. It does not consider the additional revelation of Mohammed. In other words, this is the latest revelation of the Abrahamic tradition.

Judaism, is the Abrahamic tradition and it does not consider the Jesus revelation or the Mohammad revelation. In other words, this is the latest revelation of the Abrahamic tradition.

If one were to name a religion that does not follow in the footsteps of any other religion, then it is Judaism.

However even this is not strictly true,...for if one were to study the even earlier religion of Sumeria, then it becomes self evident that Judaism itself is following in the footsteps of other religions.

[kai]

Originally Posted by ben d

This is not strictly true,...Islam includes the Abrahamic tradition and accepts the revelation of Jesus and concludes with the revelation of Mohammed. In other words this the latest revelation of the Abrahamic tradition.

Christianity also includes the Abrahamic tradition and concludes with the revelation of Jesus. It does not consider the additional revelation of Mohammed. In other words, this is the latest revelation of the Abrahamic tradition.

Judaism, is the Abrahamic tradition and it does not consider the Jesus revelation or the Mohammad revelation. In other words, this is the latest revelation of the Abrahamic tradition.

If one were to name a religion that does not follow in the footsteps of any other religion, then it is Judaism.

However even this is not strictly true,...for if one were to study the even earlier religion of Sumeria, then it becomes self evident that Judaism itself is following in the footsteps of other religions.

my mistake i meant they wouldnt follow in the footsteps of LDS, just what they do have in common is beyond me

[jonny]

Did you read the article? That was one of the points it brought up.

[kai]

Originally Posted by jonny

Did you read the article? That was one of the points it brought up.

yeah i did its bollocks

"A Mormon living in an Islamic society would be very comfortable," said Steve Young, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints attending the event.

Ha Ha its an april fools joke isnt it come on hasnt the hangman in Iran got enough to do with gays and bahais

[YmirGF]

Originally Posted by jonny

I really don't understand the premise of the article. I've never felt any particularly deep ties to the Muslim religion. I guess I could see why Muslims might want to follow in the footsteps of Mormonism to try and redefine itself in American culture, considering that less than 150 years ago being a Mormon was akin to being a terrorist.

Perhaps, but I think it is more likely a publicity stunt. In effect they are just using Mormons to bolster their horrendous image problem.