Expert: Elder Greg Madden - 4/5/2010

Question
what is the baptist and Mormon view on catholicism? Also what is yall's position on Islam?

Answer
Matthew,

Sorry for the delay in my answer. First, since I am not a Mormon, nor am I an expert in Mormonism I will have to pass on answering how they view Catholicism. As to the Baptist view of catholic view, I would say that most Baptist view the Roman Catholic church as a false church. Here is a brief list of where they disagree...

Baptist; salvation is received by grace through faith
RC; salvation is received by performing the RC sacraments, and by the performance of good works.

Baptist; salvation can never be lost (once-saved-always-saved).
RC; salvation is maintained through the performance of good works.

Baptist; the priesthood every Christian.
RC; selected priesthood.

Baptist; teach the Bible alone is the final authority of the Believer.
RC; teach the Scriptures, RC teaching and RC tradition or the authority for Catholics.

These are but a few of the differences.

As to Islam, our view is that is a false religion for many reasons. Here are a few...

Christians; Jesus is God in the flesh
Islam; Jesus was only a man

Christians; salvation is received through faith in the finished work of Christ.
Islam; salvation by good works.

There are many, many more differences but I hope this helps for now. Let me know if you have any further questions.

Elder Greg Madden