Volt wrote:To him, he IS with Christ.
He's sees nothing wrong with what he beleives in. I pray God opens his eyes and gives him the ability to see the "real" mormon religion.
The one that's had to change it's beleifs because they were so ... "unorthodox" that it was difficult to even call Mormons "christian".
Volt's right on that. He'll most likely be super hugely offended if you tell him he's not Christian, though... It hurts. And your friend gave you a Book of Mormon, so it seems like he's trying to convert
you. If that's the case, maybe it will be enough motivation for him to engage in serious discussion, even when you ask tough questions (if you feel so led).
oro!girl7 wrote:I only took the book to perhaps see how to reach him.
Be aware that most of the unique doctrines are not discussed in there. They have leaders that they view as prophets and even other books that they consider scripture, so you are in no way going to get a whole picture from the BoM alone. It's an introduction to the religion, not an an in-depth explanation of doctrines.
If you accept the BoM as true, you basically have to accept everything behind it that's part of Mormonism, like that Joseph Smith was a prophet, that there was an apostacy that required a restoration of Christ's church on the earth (through joseph smith), Mormonism is the only true religion today even though Christians have parts, everyone is a spirit child of heavenly parents from before being born into mortality, and other things along those lines. Did your friend already ask you to read the Book of Mormon and pray about it to see if it's true?
This is a prayer request thread, so I don't want to take too far off-topic. But I grew up in that religion (about 18 years' worth) and was very involved in it, so if you have questions about it, definitely feel free to PM.
It can be so much more difficult when it's someone you know well that you're trying to witness to. I'll pray.