Hi, I'm Justin

I love my dog and I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I was just married to my wife Shelby Brennan last August and we currently attend classes at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. My dream is to teach at a University some day, and so as we get ready to graduate, we are also looking forward to attending graduate school. I am originally from Washington State and Shelby is from Oregon and we hope to one day end up back in the Pacific Northwest.

My favorite thing to do is to read about old things. In school I study the classics, mostly because its broad subject matter allows for my broad range of interest. Currently, I am very interested in Aristotle, the pre-Socratic philosophers, and ancient mathematics. I also like to carve soapstone, snowshoe, and watch documentaries.

Why I am a Mormon

To give an account of why I am a Mormon is a strangely difficult task, and I think that I would give different reasons at different times of life--though all would be equally valid.

I suppose most important is that I believe the doctrines of the church are true and feel good about church teachings. I also deeply appreciate the relationships which are formed within the church and the sense of community which membership in the church brings. I like that the church doesn't claim a to have a monopoly on the truth, but gives me the liberty to think as I please and allows me to adopt truth from wherever it is I find it. Also, I believe that everyone can receive personal revelation, and have found that I am able to receive more significant and frequent inspiration while living in accordance with the teachings of modern prophets and apostles.

How I live my faith

Essentially, I live my faith by trying to live well and be kind to others.

More formally, I teach basic gospel principles to a group of men in my church each month and worship weekly in church.

What is the Relief Society?

Justin answered...

The Relief Society is a charitable organization for Latter-day Saint women and was established by Joseph Smith Jr, the founder of the Mormon church. He stated that the purpose of the society was "the relief of the poor, the destitute, the widow, and the orphan, and for the exercise of all benevolent purposes." It is a support to the women of the church, and seeks to achieve union among the human family by influencing the world in a positive way.
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Kaitlyn answered...

The Relief Society is the organization in the Church where women come together to strengthen, serve, and teach each other. It's Motto is "Charity Never Faileth" which women of the Church live by to bring relief to the weary and down trodden. Women meet as a Relief Society each week to learn about the Gospel and grow closer to Jesus Christ. Women are asked to serve in many capacities within the Relief Society and give of their time and talents. There are also activities where women share skills and do service for those in their community as well as victims of disasters around the world.

What do Mormons believe about Jesus Christ? Do Mormons believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God?

Gary answered...

Jesus Christ is the literal Son of God. His birth, life, death, and resurrection fulfilled the many prophecies contained in the scriptures concerning the coming of a Savior. He was the Creator, He is our Savior, and He will be our Judge (see Isaiah 9:6, 53:3-7; Psalms 22:16-18).

Under the direction of our Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ created the earth (John 1:10; Hebrews 1:2).

When Jesus lived on the earth (approximately 2,000 years ago), He led a perfect life. He taught by word and example how people should live in love of God and others.

Through His suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane and by giving His life on the cross—that is, by performing the Atonement —Jesus Christ saves us from our sins (1 Peter 2:21) as we follow Him. Because of the Atonement, you can be forgiven of your sins when you sincerely repent (Book of Mormon, Mosiah 26:30).

Through His Resurrection, Jesus Christ saved us from death. Because He overcame death, we will all be given the gift of resurrection, that is to say our spirits will be eternally re-united with our bodies (Acts 24:15; 1 Corinthians 15:22). When life on this earth is over, Jesus Christ will be the final Judge (Acts 17:31; John 5:21-22; Acts 10:42).

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