Does anyone get upset with the phrase "Mormon Jesus"?

[LDSChristian]

I've seen it quite a bit, along with "Mormon God", and they are really annoying. What is your thought?

[prophetofdoom]

I think it is better to ignore those kind of people. They are obviously choosing to be ignorant of what we believe. It is hard to change an anti-mormon's mind once they have decided what they believe.

[Dravin]

I find them annoying, it's just a variation of the claim of worshipping a different deity, but not much to be done about it. Generally those inclined to use the phrase in front of you aren't particularly interested in an explanation that we worship the same being, albeit with some different understandings. So not much to do about it but move on with life.

Of course it wouldn't surprise me to find some LDS have been guilty of the same thing, though it's probably based on the adjective real, non-creedal, or what have you.

[Gwen]

i've never heard those phrases used.

[LDSChristian]

Originally Posted by Dravin

I find them annoying, it's just a variation of the claim of worshipping a different deity, but not much to be done about it. Generally those inclined to use the phrase in front of you aren't particularly interested in an explanation that we worship the same being, albeit with some different understandings.
So not much to do about it but move on with life.

Of course it wouldn't surprise me to find some LDS have been guilty of the same thing, though it's probably based on the adjective real, non-creedal, or what have you.

With that being said, anyone could use the phrases "Baptist Jesus" or "Methodist Jesus" or something like that if you go by the anti-'s tactics. Whenever someone says "Mormon Jesus" I post scriptures from 3 Nephi. Can't remember the exact chapters but it's where Christ visited the Nephites and ask them if they believe in the Jesus the Book of Mormon says had nail prints, the God of Israel, etc.

[Dravin]

Originally Posted by Gwen

i've never heard those phrases used.

I find generally that "different" is more common than "Mormon" as the adjective of choice.

[applepansy]

I consider that the person using the term doesn't really understand what they are talking about, dismiss it and move on.

[mordorbund]

Originally Posted by Dravin

Of course it wouldn't surprise me to find some LDS have been guilty of the same thing, though it's probably based on the adjective real, non-creedal, or what have you.

In my copy of Lectures on Faith, there's some supplementary material (stuff like Shem being Melchizedek and such). There's also a sermon one of the Apostles gave on Creedal Christianity worshipping the wrong God. There's some sarcastic quips in there about their prayers not getting answered because they're praying to the wrong God.

I guess it's our turn now.

[Dove]

For me, it still hurts, as it is usually said with such a critical and demeaning attitude. I do feel hurt for all the anti mormon sentiment out there. But, I am learning that part of being true to who I am and my covenants, is not to be ashamed or to to take responsibility for others' attitude or ignorance towards my belief.

I personally am so grateful that LDS leaders counsel strongly against criticizing others for their religious belief, or for being critical or demeaning at all. This helps me to always be kind and respectful to others, regardless of who they are or what they believe.

[prospectmom]

I have heard it. Instead of seeing what is alike about all our different religions some just dismiss without even looking thus casting a judgement ( Mormon Jesus ) out of lack of knowledge..... so no need to be mad or upset just pray they be enlightened. May God bless them.