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The 207th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA), 1995

Report on Mormonism

(Adopted as amended 408/50/3)

"a. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a new and emerging religion that expresses allegiance to Jesus Christ in terms used within the Christian tradition. It is not, however, within the historic apostolic tradition of the Christian Church of which the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) is a part.

b. Persons of Mormon background intending to profess faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and become active member of a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) shall receive Christian baptism as administered by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) or another church recognized as being within the historic apostolic tradition."

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United Methodist Church General Conference 2000

Report on Mormonism

(Adopted as amended 679/11)

"Therefore, while our denomination must continue to seek further clarity on issues of our own faith, we have enough clarity to take steps toward establishing a policy for the United Methodist Church regarding the reception of those converting from the LDS Church. It is our recommendation that following a period of catechesis (a time of intensive exploration and instruction in the Christian faith), such a convert should receive the sacrament of Christian baptism."

"The church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, by self-definition,does not fit within the bounds of the historic, apostolic tradition of Christian faith. This conclusion is supported by the fact that the LDS Church itself, while calling itself Christian, explicitly professes a distinction and separateness from the ecumenical community and is intentional about clarifying significant differences in doctrine. As United Methodists we agree with their assessment that the LDS Church is not a part of the historic, apostolic tradition of the Christian faith."