My criticism of Osteen is FROM one evangelical to another ON THE ISSUE of heresy in our faith, from our doctrinal viewpoint. His statement was an heretical one on its merits. My conclusion on his statement was that he was just careless in what he said.
It is not in any way an attempt to validate or invalidate Mormon thought especially amongst Mormons on the issue.
It is the Christian worldview that sees Christianity as something separate from Mormonism. It is the Mormon worldview that sees them as the same.
That's what you believe FINE. But as an Evangelical I have the right to point out poor doctrine with someone who believes "the same things" as I.
AND SINCE I am not electing a "Theologian" as President then... (AND HEAR ME ON THIS MORMONS) Romney IS acceptable as a strong moral values candidate who will often times defend and advance the same values we Evangelicals will.
Thus even the namesake of the most narrow-minded schools of fundamental Christianity - Bob Jones III is ENDORSING Mitt. And yesterday the leading voice of Southern Baptist Academia, Dr. Al Mohler essentially did as well. (And both of these gentlemen would view Mormonism as something different/heretical from their faith's perspectives.)
Governor Romney was on my show this week. I like him - a lot!
But I am allowed to say that we hold theologically different positions - aren't I?