Because the book of Revelation contains hundreds of Old Testament references, you cannot properly interpret end-times prophecy without knowing the Old Testament.
Christians should not interpret Revelation through modern headlines. The book of Revelation was written to be relevant to every generation of believers.
"When Christians label everything as a conspiracy, they start to see the world through suspicion rather than trust in God's providence." — Libby Glosson
Scripture strictly teaches monotheism, whereas Mormon theology promotes polytheism by teaching that human beings can become literal gods through exaltation.