Mormons:

   Here are some interesting beliefs of the Mormon church. They are a religious organization professing to fall under the Christian umbrella, but under close examination of their doctrine it is evident that they are a cult. For example, did you know that they believe you could inspire to become a God yourself? The Bible is false, and full of many errors that only the founder Joseph Smith can correctly translate. He was given this privilege allegedly by an angel who gave him magic eye glasses in 1830. Moreover, there are several end of the world prophecies that didn’t come to pass. If you’re interested in learning more read the Biblical Christianity vs. Mormon Christianity essay at the bottom of the page.

   In the Teachings of Prophet Joseph Smith, Smith states, “God himself was once as we are now, and is an exalted man, and sits enthroned in yonder heavens!” (Smith, The Doctrine and the Covenants, p.345)

  
   “Here, then, is eternal life to know the only wise and true God; and you have got to learn how to be Gods yourselves.” (Smith, The Doctrine and the Covenants, p.346)

  
   Smith states, “I believe the Bible as it read when it came from the pen of the original writers. Ignorant translators, careless transcribers, or designing and corrupt priests have committed many errors. One item I believe to be false, I will renounce and disclaim it as far as I promulgated it.” (Smith, The Doctrine and the Covenants, p.327)

   
   Smith stated, “I then withdrew to transact some business with a gentleman who had called to see me, when Joshua informed my scribe that he was born in Cambridge, Washington County, New York. He says that all the railroads, canals, and other improvements are projected by the spirits of the resurrection. The silence spoken of by John the Revelator, which is to be in heaven for the space of half an hour, is between 1830 and 1851, during which time the judgments of God will be poured out, after that time there will be peace.” (Smith, The Pearl of Great Price, p.104)

                                                           Work Cited

  Smith, Joseph, The Doctrine and the Covenants. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, Salt  Lake City, Utah, 1981.

Smith, Joseph, The Pearl of Great Price. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1981.

 Smith, Joseph, The Book of Mormon. The Church of  Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1981.

                                               Jehovah Witnesses:

   Here are some interesting beliefs of the Jehovah Witnesses. They are a religious organization professing to fall under the Christian umbrella, but under close examination of their doctrine it is evident that they are a cult. For example, did you know that the Witnesses believe that Jesus was an Angel? They also don't believe in the Trinity, and they also have had numerous end of the world prophecies that didn't come true. Moreover, they manipulate the original scripture to coordinate with their belief system. If you are interested in learning more then read the essay Biblical Christianity vs. Jehovah Witnesses Christianity at the bottom of the page.

   “Jesus was Michael the archangel who became a man.” (The Watchtower, May 15, 1963, p. 307; The New World, 284.)

   “Jesus did not rise from the dead in his physical body.” (Awake! July 22, 1973, p4.)

   1897 "Our Lord, the appointed King, is now present, since October
1874," (Studies in the Scriptures, Vol. 4, page 621)

   1899 “The ‘battle of the great day of God Almighty' (Revelation 16:14), which will end in A.D. 1914 with the complete overthrow of earth's present rulership, is already commenced." (The Time Is at Hand, page 101 1908 edition).

   Gen. 1:1-2 “In [the] beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth proved to be formless and waste and there was darkness upon the surface of [the] watery deep; and God’s active force was moving to and fro over the surface of the waters.” (Jehovah Witness’s New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures)

   Gen. 1:1-2 “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters." (The Bible Gateway, King James Version)

   “There is one God in one person.” (Make Sure of All Things, p 188.)

   “There is no Trinity.” (Let God be True, p. 100-101; Make Sure of All Things, p.386.)

                                                          Work Cited

The Watchtower, 2007, Watch Tower Bible New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, 14 Jun 2007, <http://www.watchtower.org>