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The religion is often criticized by true [[Christianity|Christian]] [[Denomination|denominations]] for its theology, which diverges significantly from true Christian doctrine. It is often labelled as a modern [[Tritheism|tritheist]] heresy due to its belief in the [[God the Father|Father]], [[God the Son|Son]], and [[God the Spirit|Holy Ghost]] as three separate gods, rather than one God in three persons as in orthodox [[Trinitarianism]]. This belief, along with teachings such as the potential for humans to become gods, is viewed by many Christians as heresy. Mormonism's historical practice of polygamy, though officially abandoned by the mainstream LDS Church, has also drawn significant condemnation. Additionally, some critics accuse Mormonism of idolatry for venerating Joseph Smith and other church leaders to a degree that seems to elevate them beyond mere prophets. | The religion is often criticized by true [[Christianity|Christian]] [[Denomination|denominations]] for its theology, which diverges significantly from true Christian doctrine. It is often labelled as a modern [[Tritheism|tritheist]] heresy due to its belief in the [[God the Father|Father]], [[God the Son|Son]], and [[God the Spirit|Holy Ghost]] as three separate gods, rather than one God in three persons as in orthodox [[Trinitarianism]]. This belief, along with teachings such as the potential for humans to become gods, is viewed by many Christians as heresy. Mormonism's historical practice of polygamy, though officially abandoned by the mainstream LDS Church, has also drawn significant condemnation. Additionally, some critics accuse Mormonism of idolatry for venerating Joseph Smith and other church leaders to a degree that seems to elevate them beyond mere prophets. | ||
Mormon leadership is centred around one leader, officially called [[Mormon President|President of the Mormons]] but also called the [[Prophet of the Mormons (disambiguation)|Prophet of the Mormons]]. He plays a similar role to the [[Pope|Popes]] of the [[Roman Catholic Church]], as both are viewed as the divinely-appointed highest authority within their respective institutions. | |||
