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What are the basic differences between the Coptic Orthodox Church, Jehovah Witnesses, and the Mormons?

I will briefly outline the basic dogmatic differences:

	JEHOVAH WITNESS	MORMON	CHRISTIAN
God	There is one personal, solitary being from all eternity, Jehovah the God, the Creator, and the Preserver of the universe. They deny the Trinity.	God Himself was once as we are now, and is an exalted man. He is one of many gods possessing a glorious immortal body of flesh and bones.	God is an Eternal, Spiritual Being in Three persons. They are the Holy Trinity; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - One God.
Salvation	Deny the Lord Christ's resurrection	The work of the Lord Christ was not enough to save men. What the Lord Christ's blood could not cleanse, man's own blood atonement could.	There is no other Name under Heaven given men whereby we must be saved. By grace we are saved by faith. Works are needed as evidence to our faith. The works do not save us but we will not be saved without them.

While I have   tried to answer each question very briefly I must advise you that before you enter into discussion with others; "study to show thyself approved." It is vital to read your Holy Bible daily and to study literature written by Coptic scholars. As you increase in wisdom, your thirst for knowledge will also increase. The only way to quench this thirst is by searching the Holy Scriptures daily.
Throughout your search for answers to questions; I pray that you always study and meditate upon the Holy Scriptures and allow God's Word to enter into your heart.