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    do jain consider mormon to be christian or not

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    Jain Dharma does not have an official doctrinal position on whether Mormons are Christian or not.

    From a Jain perspective, Mormonism would generally be understood as a separate religious tradition within the broader Christian-related religious world, because it accepts Jesus Christ as central. But Jainism does not decide who is or is not “truly Christian”; that is an internal question among Christian communities.

    Explanation

    Jainism usually approaches other religions through principles such as:

    • Anekāntavāda — understanding that different viewpoints may see truth differently.
    • Respect for all sincere spiritual paths — while Jain Dharma has its own teachings about soul, karma, liberation, and non-violence.
    • Non-absolutism in judgment — avoiding harsh or one-sided labels about others’ faiths.

    So, a Jain would likely say:

    • Mormons revere Jesus Christ, so they are connected to Christianity in an important way.
    • Some other Christian groups may or may not accept them as Christian.
    • Jainism itself does not need to make a final judgment on that identity.

    Spiritual Understanding

    In Jain Dharma, the more important question is not the label of a religion, but whether a person lives with:

    • Ahimsa — non-violence
    • Satya — truthfulness
    • Self-restraint
    • Compassion
    • Spiritual discipline

    Takeaway

    Jains generally would not formally decide whether Mormons are “Christian” or “not Christian.” They would respectfully recognize Mormonism as a faith centered on Jesus, while leaving the Christian identity debate to Christian traditions themselves.

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