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Multiple Gods
CARM, Tony Poldrugovac, and Richard Abanes criticize the church because they claim it believes there are many gods (citing Book of Abraham 4:3, and citing Mormon Doctrine p. 322) which they claim is contrary to Christian doctrine.

God is flesh-and blood and was once a man

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Richard Abanes. the Tanners, Susan Wolverton, and CARM criticize the church because they claim it believes god(s) are an exalted man with a body of flesh and bone  (citing Doctrine and Covenants 130:22, and citing The Mormon Doctrine of Deity by B. H. Roberts)  which they claim is contrary to Christian doctrine. Richard Abanes, the Tanners, and CARM criticize the church because they claim it believes God was once as we are now  (citing Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p. 345)  which they claim is contrary to Christian doctrine.

God has a wife
Richard Abanes and The Tanners criticize the church because they claim it believes God has a wife (citing Achieving a Celestial Marriage, LDS Church manual, 1976, p. 129) which they claim is contrary to Christian doctrine.

Jesus is the brother of Lucifer
Richard Abanes, the Tanners, and CARM criticize the church because they claim it believes Jesus is the spirit-brother of Lucifer (citing Moses 4:1-4 Pearl of Great Price and also June 1986 LDS magazine Ensign) which they claim is contrary to Christian doctrine.

Jesus is only one of many Gods created by his Father
Richard Abanes and CARM criticize the church because they claim it believes Jesus only one of many gods created by his Father which they claim is contrary to Christian doctrine.

Salvation requires obediance
Richard Abanes and CARM criticize the church because it believes that salvation can be obtained "only by those who obey all of god's laws" (citing Articles of Faith by James Talmage, p. 78-79) which they claim is contrary to Christian doctrine.

There are three levels of heaven
Richard Abanes and CARM criticize the church because it believes that "there are three levels of eternal life" which they claim is contrary to Christian doctrine.

Jesus' conception was not immaculate
Richard Abanes and CARM criticize the church because they claim it believes that Jesus was begotten by an Immortal Father in the same way that mortal men are begotten by mortal fathers (citing Mormon Doctrine p. 547) which they claim is contrary to Christian doctrine.

Men can become gods
Richard Abanes, Philip Roberts, and CARM criticize the church because they claim it believes that men can achieve godhood (citing Joseph Smith in his King Follett Discourse) which they claim is contrary to Christian doctrine.

The Bible is not authoritive
Richard Abanes and The Tanners criticize the church because they claim it believes that the Bible is subordinate to the other Mormon sacred books (citing the 8th Article of Faith of the Mormon Church) which they claim is contrary to Christian doctrine.

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Critics contend that the LDS church is homophobic.

Richard Abanes claims the church is anti-homosexual, citing LDS Apostle Boyd K. Packer who said "the three dangers facing the mormon church are feminism, homosexuality, and intellecuals". Rethinking Mormonism, an organization critical of Mormonism, claims that the arguments of the LDS church against homosexuality are no different than the arguments the LDS church made in the 19th century against monogamy.

The Ostlings point out that the LDS church actively campaigns against same-sex marriage statutes, including donating $500,000 in 1998 towards a campaign to defeat such a referendum in Alaska.

Olin Thomas, Executive Director of Affirmation, criticized the church's opposition to gay marriage, saying "We are deeply dismayed that the Church ignored our request that they not meddle in California politics. This initiative will hurt so many people. Without marriage, a couple who have been together 30 years could be torn apart at the doorway to the emergency room."

Church critics Affirmation and The Salamander Society claim that church-owned universty BYU peformed electro-shock therapy on homosexual church members in an attempt to convert them to heterosexuality.