Hi, I'm Jonathan

I'm from Philadelphia and I'm Mormon

About Me

Going to school for Automotive and Diesel Engineering. I've always loved cars and speed and i figured i would go to school for something i enjoyed. Currently live in Utah, I'm from Philadelphia

Why I am a Mormon

I had a dream a few years after my Mother passed away. I knew i had to find the right church to join in which i prayed, and In that dream, the Missionaries were in the dream!! In which my Mother told me to the Join the Church. I read the Book of Mormon and Prayed about it and I knew it was the True Church of Christ on Earth

How I live my faith

I help out by showing my love of Christ to Others

Are there restrictions based on race or color concerning who can join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and have the priesthood?

Chelsea answered...

All worthy male members of the church can become priesthood leaders.
Robin answered...

No there is no restriction. Heavenly Father made us all different but we are still brothers and sisters. We have a wonderful melting pot of races and colors. We only see our brothers and sisters.

Why are only some Mormons allowed into temples? Is there something secret going on in Mormon Temples? What goes on in Mormon Temples?

Don answered...

Recently I taught a Sunday School lesson about the Apostle Paul who was cast into jail because of being falsely accused of taking non-jews into the holy parts of the ancient temple. The penalty for doing so was death. It caused me to think of the sacredness of the temple, and that people throughout history have gone through a preparation process in order to approach God through temple worship.

In our time, both members of the church and non-members who have not prepared are turned away from the sacred parts of the temple not because of secrets, but rather due to the sacred nature of the temple and the preparation required to go there. Anyone can go to the temple, given they prepare themselves and demonstrate that preparation in a visit with those responsible for qualifying persons for entrance to the temple.

I love the peace that comes from being in the temple, having prepared myself to approach the Lord in His house. I feel His Spirit there. I am grateful that others who are there have prepared themselves in the same way.

Anyone who wants to know more about the nature of the temples can ask any missionary what it takes to qualify to go there. My personal experience and witness is that it is worth qualifying oneself and experiencing the beauty and peace that is constantly there.