Hi, I'm Chris

I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I'm a dental student in California. I'm a husband and father.

Why I am a Mormon

I have a testimony of Jesus Christ and strive to follow his word. Being Mormon means being a follower of Christ and the teachings we learn at church meetings and in the scriptures, especially the Book of Mormon, help us to better follow Him.

Personal Stories

Why do Mormons go on missions?

We serve missions to first and foremost, spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. That is our true "mission." We want the world to know of our Heavenly Father's plan for us and help to accept that and follow His commandments.

We serve missions to give service and help those in need.

We serve missions to deepen our personal testimonies and see the gospel in action in the lives of ordinary people.

We serve missions because our Heavenly Father has asked us to.

We serve missions to help others find the happiness we have found in the church.

How I live my faith

The prophet Heber J. Grant said, "“I maintain that it is the absolute duty of each and every member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to so order his life that his example will be worth of the imitation of all men, thus bringing credit and blessings to himself and his posterity and also making friends for the work of the Lord. This should be the loftiest ambition of every Latter-day Saint.” I have made that statement my goal in living my faith. I try to live so that others want to know the Savior because they see the happiness He brings me and my family.

Are Mormons Christians?

Chris answered...

Absolutely. The entirety of the Book of Mormon testifies to that fact. Every modern prophet testifies of Christ's role as our Savior and the Son of God. Every church meeting is focused around Him and His place in our lives.
Rob answered...

Christ said that his followers would be defined by their adherence to his teachings. Growing up as a member of the Church, I learned that Christ is The literal son of God and that through His Atonement we can somehow be forgiven of our sin and allowed to enter back into the presence of God, if that is what we want. Everything I ever learned at church or in my home was centered on the life and ministry of Christ.

Several years ago, we moved to the Southeastern United States and encountered the idea that members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints are not Christians. Although I don't understand the need to define certain groups in or out of Christianity, especially given The Lord's frequent admonitions not to judge the faith of others, I understand this idea is rooted in some esoteric academic objections to certain gospel principles such as our belief that Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost are separate individuals united in purpose and power. My experience has been that this idea is often passed on among those who have not met or do not have close relationships with members of the church.

Once people get to know what we teach and believe and how we live, they come to understand that we are Christians. While, The Lord has asked us to let our light shine so that others can see it and take strength from it, I believe that ultimately Christ, will judge our Christianity as individuals based on the thoughts and intents or our hearts.

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

Ryan answered...

To have feelings of attraction for members of the same sex is not a sin. Acting upon those inclinations is. We all are tempted with things that will draw us away from God's plan of happiness if we act upon them. The choice is ours whether to act upon those inclinations or not.

God's plan for us involves the family unit as the primary building block of our interactions with our fellow human beings. Anything that disrupts the healthy creation of those building blocks will frustrate our happiness in this life and in the life to come.