Hi, I'm Kenneth Hazen

I am a scientist and lawyer AND I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I am a scientist (PhD in Chemistry) and a lawyer, yet despite all my schooling and secular knowledge, I know God is real and lives. Indeed all the science I understand shows to me The handiwork of a divine creator, God. I am a father and step father. One game I love to play with my own children as well as the Boy scouts, is to discuss how EVERYTHING and ANYTHING in nature bares testimony of Jesus Christ; from the re-birth of life after winter to the formation of diamonds from carbon.

Why I am a Mormon

I am a Mormon because I took the challenge given in Moroni 10:3 of the Book of Mormon and asked God the Father in the name of His Son Jesus Christ if the words contained therein where true, meaning they were written by the hands of his chosen prophets, and translated by His power through the Prophet Joseph Smith, and I was blessed to know in my heart and mind they are of God.

Personal Stories

How can your talents and gifts bless others?

I have been blessed with an understanding of math and science and the ability to make complex problems seem simple. I know this is a blessing from God and try to use these talents to assist others. I seek for opportunities to tutor (for free) students in need of help and to answer life's questions as they relate to science and God.

Please explain the part prayer plays in your life?

I want to be a better man each day, a better father, husband, friend, employee and disciple of Christ. Morning prayer allows me to speak with my Heavenly Father and set goals on how to be better "today" at serving others. Prayer each night allows me to examine how well I did at serving others. I essence, prayer is a time to commune with my Father in heaven and seek his guidance in my life and my goal to be better than what I now am.

How I live my faith

I live my faith through service. I offer free tutoring to ANYONE in chemistry, math, physics, french and of course Christianity. I try to be available to help my neighbors with yard work and home repairs. I offer to mow lawns and clear snow for the elderly and widowed in my area. In short, I try to live as a disciple of Christ, in service of any in need thereof.

What is a “testimony” that Mormons speak of?

Kenneth Hazen answered...

Speaking as a lawyer:
A testimony is a personal statement or position, based on personal experiences and feelings of the truth of something; just as a witness in a court room is asked to "testify" about an event or object, based on their actual knowledge and experience.
When I testify that I know that God and Jesus Christ live and that Jesus Christ atoned for our sins and that the Book of Mormon is the Word of God, I am making a statement of fact based on my personal feelings and experiences.
Jen answered...

The word "testimony" is used frequently by members of The Church. When they use this, what they mean is they have knowledge that a certain principle or doctrine is true because they have studied it, and received a witness of it from the Holy Ghost. For example, to gain a 'testimony' of the Book of Mormon, you read it, study it, and ask Heavenly Father if it is true. He will typically respond with a feeling of peace or happiness. This feeling is the witness from the Holy Ghost that the Book of Mormon is true. Once you receive this witness, you have built a testimony of the Book Of Mormon. This process can be applied to any aspect of The Church, or your life.

How can we stop the spread and influence of pornography?

Matthew answered...

Be honost and realize how damaging pornography is to yourself. Because of its damaging influence on self-esteem pornography also damges your relationship with others. So I would say, just get away from it and get an army of people to help you do so if necessary! When you get away then you'll see the joy and happiness the influence of pornography takes you away from. With this awakening, youll want to warn others to get away from the deception of pornography.