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Originally Posted by Hezzer  We're all imperfect and therefore it is impossible to not sin. Being a Christian means that we strive very hard to live according to Christian principles, though we may slip up along the way.
It is altogether another thing to deliberately sin (fornication, adultery, stealing, etc.). Those who "practice" sin are not Christian.
Calling yourself a Christian doesn't mean you are one. It not a title, but a way of life. |
I am curious as to what denomination of Christianity you are. Because I know my father is a Baptist, and he believes that you only need to accept Jesus in your heart to be a Christian. He also believes that the sins are forgiven if you have done this.
Personally, from reading the Bible, I believe you should "try" to live Christ-like life, and not sin. But not every Christian believes that.
I personally believe that as a Christian it is not for me to judge others as to their faith. The only person who knows who the true Christians are and who are not is God. And I believe you could be the first person in Church every Sunday and the last person who leaves...live a seemingly pious life, and not go to heaven. It is not for us to judge what is in people's hearts.
Also I wanted to add, mainstream Mormons do NOT practice polygamy. It is the splinter groups that still do. Mormons do use the New Testament and worship Christ so they are in fact Christians. They believe in an extra prophet than most Christians do.