Mormons are a cult?

As we all know, Pastor Robert Jeffress, a Rick Perry supporter, recently stated that noone should vote for Mitt Romney because Mormon's belong to a cult and are not Christian.  Does he realize that the Mormon's belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?  That is the official name of the mormon church.  "Mormon" is a nickname that was given to the members of the church because of the Book of Mormon.

Anyone who worships Jesus Christ is called a Christian.  Apparently, part of the evangelical argument for Mormon's not being Christian is that the "founder" of the Church is Joseph Smith.  Actually, the founder of The Chruch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is Jesus Christ.  And even with that argument, that would mean Lutheran's are a cult as well because they were founded by Martin Luther.  Ridiculous!

If believing in the bible and Jesus Christ, supporting the family as the basic unit of society, and trying to be law abiding citizens makes Mormons a cult - so be it.  Call 'em whatever you want.

Noone should vote for Rick Perry!  He should have distanced himself from this pastor and clarified his statement immediately.