IntroductionHow does Mormonism, more formally known as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, compare to Biblical Christianity? Is it different? If so, what's different? Are Mormons considered Christians? This article will explore these questions about Mormonism. As of 2007 there were over 13 million Mormons worldwide, there are approximately 6 million Mormons in the United States. Mormonism is “the fastest and most successful cult in the history of the United States… an average rate (and rising) of 300,000 converts per year” (Ridenour 130). Topic Analysis/SummaryFirst of all, we need to explore the origin of Mormonism. In 1820, a 14-year-old boy named Joseph Smith, Jr., had a vision of what he thought was the Father and the Son. The boy asked them what Christian denomination it should be, and they said none of them because they were all “wrong and corrupt” (Ridenour 131-132). Three years later, at the age of 17, Smith saw the angel Moroni appear at his bedside, who told him about two golden tablets buried underground that contained sacred writings. Four years later the tablets were unearthed and translated. There was much controversy over the reliability of the translation of the tablets, however Smith still published the writings as the Book of Mormon in 1830. Once founded, the Mormon Church grew rapidly. Despite its positive growth, the Mormon Church has not always received acceptance or tolerance. Throughout the early 1830s and early 1840s, Smith continued to receive “inspired writings” from further revelations. These “inspired writings” include the Book of Commandments, which was published in 1833, and the Doctrine and Covenants, which was published in 1835. The tension kept arising…half of the paper…and same.”Conclusion“Why the Is Mormonism a Non-Christian Religion? It is not Christian because it denies that there is only one God, denies the true Gospel, adds works to salvation, denies that Jesus is the uncreated creator, distorts the biblical teaching of the atonement, and undermines the authority and reliability of the Bible” ( Slick). This quote basically sums up my conclusion on the topic. And I will conclude with a quote from the Bible: “7:21 “Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord'* will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 7:22 In that day many will say to me, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and done many mighty works? 7:23 Then I will declare to them, “I never knew you.” Get away from me, you criminals!'* (Matthew 7:21-23)