The Guide to the Scriptures of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) states that a savior is “one who saves.” Mormons believe that “Jesus Christ, through his atonement, offered redemption and salvation to all mankind.” Jesus Christ is our rescuer or savior because He saved our bodies from physical death and has shown us the way to save our souls from spiritual death (or separation...

The Mormon Church’s real name is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  Its original name was the Church of Christ.  This indicates the Church as a Christian one, at least by name – and Mormons would testify that they are Christians in practice, too.  But many Christians claim that Mormons are not Christian at all.  Why is this? Mormons have many differing beliefs from Catholics or...