Hi, I'm Don

I teach computer science at a university. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I have a wife and six children. We have 14 grandchildren (so far).

Why I am a Mormon

It feels right.

Personal Stories

Can you talk about the missions of the Church and your participation in them?

I was a missionary to Korea in the early 1970s. The work was hard. The winters were cold. But the people were wonderful. Recently I stopped in Korea en route to another destination. I spent a day in Seoul. It brought back wonderful memories. It still does.

What are you doing to help strengthen your family and make it successful?

About ten years ago my parents went on a mission to South Africa. We took that opportunity to start a family email list where we could share information about our lives each week. Every Sunday we try to write something and send it out. Most people in the family participate once every few months. It helps us keep in touch and improves my own feelings of belonging to a family that loves each other.

How I live my faith

I assist the bishop by maintaining church membership records (unpaid volunteer). I pay 10% of my income (or more) as donations to the church. I attend weekly church meetings. I work one evening each week in the Temple near my home. I read scriptures daily to grow closer to God and to improve my knowledge of the gospel.

Do Mormons practice polygamy?

Don answered...

Not any more. Several of my ancestors practiced polygamy in the 1800s. I have a picture of my great-grandfather and his two wives. But polygamy ended many years ago.
Ryan. answered...

No. Mormons do NOT practice polygamy. There are many people outside the Church that say otherwise, but that doesn't change the truth of the matter.

There is nobody living on this earth right now who can truly claim to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who practices polygamy. It is against the law, both of the land and of the Church. We do not approve of such things.

There are some groups of people who do practice this and also claim to be Mormons, but I assure you that they are not in any way affiliated with this Church.

Can husband and wife be together forever? Do you believe that families will live together in heaven?

Mark answered...

This is more than just instinct. We are indeed eternal beings whose origin is before the creation of the earth. And one of the things we come to earth to do is to find a companion, not only for this mortal existence, but for eternity as well. God has provided the place, the Temple of the Lord, and the authority, the power to seal things on earth and in heaven. So that eternal relationships can be established here and enjoyed after this life is done. Do I believe it? I feel certain that these principles are true. The Holy Ghost confirms that to my spirit.