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Hi I'm Leo Ebbert

About Me

I'm an entrepreneur in the business of Search Engine Optimization (that means I help businesses get their websites higher in Google). I graduated from BYU with a degree in Accounting but quickly transitioned into my current career. I grew up in Knoxville, TN which is where I live now with my family.

Why I am a Mormon

I was born into the church and raised by amazing parents who helped me foster my own testimony of Christ. And I guess He's the reason I'm a Mormon. I decided early in life that I was happiest when following in His footsteps as best I could and resolved to strive for that the rest of my life. God has never forgotten me for it.

How I live my faith

In the church I serve as the Stake Young Men President. That means I work with young men ages 12-18 from about 12 different congregations. My counselors and I help oversee monthly activities for the young men and help train the leaders of these young men in the various congregations. I am also active in Scouting. I was recently asked to serve as a unit commissioner. That means I will help train the Scout leaders for the troops that we charter in the Knoxville area. I am also in the process of "working my ticket" for Woodbadge and plan to earn my beads soon.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Why did your church previously practice plural marriage (polygamy)?
Leo Ebbert answered...

The short answer is that, for a time, God commanded it. It was a challenge for those families commanded to practice it, but they accepted the challenge with faith. There have been many times throughout history that God has asked His people to do difficult things or things that go against the norms of society. For example, God has commanded plural marriage in the Bible. He commanded Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, stopping it at the last minute. He commanded the ancient Israelites to destroy all inhabitants of many of the settlements in the land of Canaan when they returned to the promised land. The knowledge of these things challenges our faith but we must recognize that God's ways are not our ways and He controls all life. If plural marriage is something that keeps you from the church or keeps you from investigating further, I invite you to consider this: it really comes down to one thing. Was Joseph Smith a true prophet or not? If he was, then the commandment came from God and He restored His church through Joseph. Answer that question and the rest falls into place. I am happy that I did. Show more Show less
Clayton answered...

Why did Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, David and Solomon practice plural marriage? Because God told them to. So why did Mormons practice polygamy? Because God commanded us to. There is nothing new about the concept of polygamy. It is only a tool that the Lord sees fit to put in place on his own time. Any other reasons for it are God's reasons and the fact of the matter is that an all knowing, perfected being, who also happens to be the father of our spirits commanded that it should be done. It really all comes down to your faith in God. Show more Show less

What do Mormons believe happens to us after we die? What do Mormons believe about life after death?
Dave. answered...

We believe that everyone, regardless of the kind of life they live, will live again through resurrection just as Jesus Christ does. But our bodies will no longer be subject to death, disease and other infirmities that are challenges of this life. This is particularly important to our family because our youngest child is severely handicapped. He is a great blessing in our lives, but we look forward with hope to the day when he will be freed from his disability. This is what Christ meant when he said that all men would be saved -- saved from death and the conditions of this mortal life. We also believe that once resurrected, we will be accountable for how we lived our lives and be judged by the standard of His teachings -- which all men and women will eventually have the opportunity to accept or reject. Therefore, learning of Christ and developing faith in Him enough to follow Him leads to a salvation that depends both on our works and His grace. That salvation can ultimately mean living in His presence together with our families. Show more Show less

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