Within this past week, many individuals have been upset by statements of "Mormons are not Christians." I did not see this news interview, but I'm pretty sure I understand the situation as they are comments that have been made for years.
Here is my response...
To be a Christian is something that you don't go around shouting from the rooftops or wear a big sign that says "I'm a Christian." To be a Christian, a follower of Christ, is to live your life in such a manner that there are no questions. You serve others and love them for who they are, even if you don't agree with what they do. You serve your family. You serve yourself, and not in a selfish way. You serve yourself by taking care of your body, your mind, and your well-being.
I am a Latter-day Saint, and that means more to me personally than it would to anyone else. I am not perfect in any way, and I know that I don't always live my life in such a way that is always representing the Church. Sorry, but it's the truth. However, that does not mean that I do not try my hardest to live a Christ-like life. I know who is most important, and that is Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father.
To me, it does not matter what you believe or how you live your life. It matters that you live whatever it is you believe at the best of your abilities and recognize that there is someone far greater than you who loves you and guides you when you allow that individual to do so. For me, I pray to my Heavenly Father in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ. I know that for me, I have to go through Christ in order to return home.
The best response is not to be upset by the statements made, but to live your life as to where those that know you know what you stand for and who you are. This life is hard enough without adding more to it.
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