by Sandy » Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:57 pm
There is a pretty vast difference between what Mormons believe about the resurrection of Jesus, and in fact, what they believe about Jesus in particular, compared to "traditional Christianity". A casual answer to a survey wouldn't reveal what most Mormons believe that cause Christians to think of them in terms of the word "cult" rather than as mainstream Christians. The Standard Works of the Church, which most Mormons believe to be more authoritative than the Bible, quite clearly outline the differences.
A better question to determine what Mormons believe in contrast to traditional Christianity with regard to the resurrection would include a question about Jesus' sacrificial death on the cross being an atonement for sin, and whether or not a believer can be sanctified and justified by this blood sacrifice alone. Most Mormons would say an emphatic "No!" to that.