Hi, I'm Darrell

It's great to be a Mormon.

About Me

I just graduated from college and I work right now as an electrical engineer designing traffic systems. I'm 27, and I love to read all sorts of non-fiction books. I also play the piano and guitar.

Why I am a Mormon

The church is truly an anchor in my life. The church has taught me principles that I have tried to build my life upon. It keeps me out of trouble and gives me strength.

The people I have met through the church have been a blessing for me. I can look to these good people and know that I want what they have.

Personal Stories

Why do Mormons go on missions?

I went on a mission to serve people. I knew that I had found something special in the church and I wanted to tell others about it. The church did not force me to go on a mission, or force me to stay. I went because I wanted too, and I still to this day finding out blessings that came from my mission, both to myself and those people I taught as a missionary.

How I live my faith

I recently was asked to teach a class at church on doing family history work. I thought this was an odd request for a single 27 year old male especially one that had almost no previous interest or experience in researching ancestry. I first had to find interest in family history work, and then I had to learn about it, and now I am confident enough to teach it to others in a classroom at church.

My ancestors and their stories have become a source of great personal strength to me as I research them. I am grateful to the church for asking me to teach this class.

What is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' attitude regarding homosexuality and same sex marriage?

Darrell answered...

The church has said:

“The first commandment that God gave to Adam and Eve pertained to their potential for parenthood as husband and wife. We declare that God’s commandment for His children to multiply and replenish the earth remains in force. We further declare that God has commanded that the sacred powers of procreation are to be employed only between man and woman, lawfully wedded as husband and wife."

I know this to be true, and I encourage you to pray about it as I have done!
Christina answered...

Mormons believe that we are commanded to love all people as sons and daughters of God, regardless of age, sex, race, or sexual orientation. However, we believe that homosexual behavior is a serious sin and in direct violation with the commandments of God. We believe that marriage, between a man and a woman, is ordained of God.

Why do some call Mormonism a cult?

Michael Johnston answered...

Because we believe in continuing revelation through Prophets as in the days of old, i.e. Moses, Abraham, this is uncomfortable for some people because media has made our Prophets seem like evil men leading people astray, when they are just trying to teach us correct principles so that one day we all may return to live with our Father in Heaven.

Another reason is because we believe in the sacred nature of temples, meaning only worthy members may enter the Temple so people think that evil rituals are performed. However, in reality the nature of the temple is uplifting and beautiful and gives us clarity to what the purpose of life is, the plan of salvation, and other topics such as life, death, and the atonement of Christ. The temple is not "secret, but it is sacred. However, we encourage all to live so that they may one day enter the temple.

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