Jesus for Mormons is a faithful alternative to a Mormon Faith Crisis! Join Kai Van Leuven and Di Beals as we talk about Kai's personal journey leaving the Mormon Church and transition into Mainstream Christianity!
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Jesus for Mormons is a faithful alternative to a Mormon Faith Crisis! Join Kai Van Leuven and Di Beals as we talk about Kai's personal journey leaving the Mormon Church and transition into Mainstream Christianity!
Jesus for Mormons #41: How Mormons "Hi-Jack" Jesus
Jesus for Mormons
1 hour 3 minutes
8 months ago
Jesus for Mormons #41: How Mormons "Hi-Jack" Jesus
Kai Van Leuven discusses how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) has increasingly used Christian language and practices, such as "worship service" and "congregation," to align with mainstream Christianity. Historically, the LDS Church rejected traditional Christianity, but recently it has adopted Christian-like terminology and marketing strategies, including search engine optimization (SEO), to boost its online visibility. Despite these efforts, doctrinal differences, especially on views of God and Jesus, keep the LDS Church excluded from major Christian councils.Critics argue the Church’s shift from the Angel Moroni symbol to the cross is more about marketing than spirituality, with some seeing it as disingenuous. This move increased visibility by 25%, but the Church's use of business-like tactics, like rebranding buildings and avoiding core symbols, raises questions about its authenticity. The speaker also reflects on transitioning from Mormonism to Christianity, highlighting the discomfort they felt with the focus on Jesus in Christian services. Over time, they came to appreciate a personal relationship with Jesus and emphasize the importance of salvation through Him.
Jesus for Mormons is a faithful alternative to a Mormon Faith Crisis! Join Kai Van Leuven and Di Beals as we talk about Kai's personal journey leaving the Mormon Church and transition into Mainstream Christianity!
