As people actually learn more of the truth, more of the the truth is recognized...
Los Angeles Times, November 20, 2011
Fuller Theological Seminary (largest evangelical graduate theological school in the world) President Richard J. Mouw,
“…I have studied and taught about cults for many years. I have also spent the last dozen years meeting with Mormons — scholars and church leaders — to engage in lengthy theological discussions. These dialogues have included several other prominent evangelical Christian leaders… Based on these conversations and my own careful study, I do not believe Mormonism is a cult… I have also learned that in some matters we are not quite as far apart as I once thought… I find Mormons to be more Christ-centered… that are worthy of the Christian label...”
Joel Osteen, pastor of “America’s largest church,” was speaking to The Washington Times (10-24-11) in an interview that covered a variety of issues, stated, “I believe that "Mormons" are Christians... I don’t know if it’s the purest form of Christianity, like I grew up with. But you know what, I know Mormons...
Franklin Graham, the son of prominent evangelist Billy Graham, states: "…I'm just saying most Christians would not recognize Mormonism," Graham said. "Of course, they believe in Jesus Christ, but they have a lot of other things they believe in too that we don't accept theologically… But the question is: What is a Christian? And a Christian is a person that believes Jesus Christ is God's son who died on a cross for our sins who God raised to life. And that if we put our faith and trust in him, then God will forgive us of our sins. Now, that's the definition of a Christian... [which is taught and believed in 'mormonism']” – MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Tue Feb 21, 2012
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale (May 31, 1898 – December 24, 1993 - the Rev. Billy Graham said at the National Council of Churches on June 12, 1966 that "I don't know of anyone who had done more for the kingdom of God than Norman and Ruth Peale or have meant any more in my life for the encouragement they have given me.”) was a Protestant preacher, author of ‘The Power of Positive Thinking’, a radio program, "The Art of Living," in 1935, which lasted for 54 years, and a founder and editor of Guideposts. He was the keynote speaker at Mormon President Spencer W. Kimball's 85th birthday celebration in 1980. He called the Mormon leaders, "men of God who are doing God's work - by their fruits ye shall know them.” Because Kimball was "so deeply spiritual," Peale asked him (Spencer Kimball) to give him (Dr. Peale) a blessing.
= new reply since forum marked as read