Hi, I'm Thad

I'm a Husband, a Dad, a Hockey Fan, and I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I think I'm a jack of trades and master of none really, but that's the way I like it. I love to sing, play instruments and laugh. I also love to do manly things like work in the garage and restore cars and motorcycles. I love to watch sports and being Canadian my number one sport is hockey and my number one team is the Calgary Flames.

Why I am a Mormon

Because it helps me to be the best person I can be. I know the Gospel helps me to be loving and kind to my wife and daughters and helps me to serve others in the community. It's a good guide for me in my life and more importantly it helps me follow Christ. I recognize this is the restored Gospel and has the authority Christ had when he was on the earth. This element makes it stand out from all other faiths and provides great comfort.

Personal Stories

Why do Mormons go on missions?

I served a mission to Tennessee as a young 19 year old back in 1988. I went with a sincere desire to introduce what I knew and lived to others. I had no other motive. I believe then and now that knowing about the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ is the most wonderful and positive life changing event that can happen to anyone. We are a great big family on earth and this perspective helps me see others as my brothers and sisters. It was purely out of love and concern for others that sent my on my mission.

How I live my faith

I try to be clean cut and healthy in my appearance. I live a health code called the Word of Wisdom where I stay away from things that are bad for my body and eat things that are good. More importantly however, I try to remember to be a little better today than I was yesterday, and do what Christ would do in every tough moment of decision.

Do Mormons worship Joseph Smith?

Thad answered...

No, but we sure are grateful for him and his role as the prophet of the restoration of the Gospel. He stands out from any other prophet for all of the things he did during his short life. He had the first vision as a boy telling him about the need for the gospel and authority of God on earth to be restored. He translated the Book of Mormon. He testified that what he had seen and done was truly the will and mind of God, and sealed his witness as a martyr. No we don't worship him, we only worship God and Jesus Christ, but I'm grateful for the Prophet Joseph.
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Jerad answered...

No. We worship only God the Father and his son Jesus Christ. Joseph Smith was a prophet of God chosen to restore the gospel of Jesus Christ in its fullness back on the Earth. We deeply respect the man and all that he did for man kind as through him the Church of Jesus Christ and the authority which is called the Priesthood was restored to the Earth. The anciant people of Israel deeply revered and respected Moses and all that he did for them, but did not worship him. Joseph was a true Prophet of God and we see him as such, and we only worship the Father and the Son. Joseph was a servant of God and taught about how we should only worship God and Jesus Christ. The purpose of a Prophet is to point us to Christ and help us to know his will, and in these times as terrible as they are, we need the guidance of Prophets to help keep us on the path that God has put before us.

Do Mormons practice polygamy?

Katia Maria answered...

No. I am aware that there is a religious sect that does practice polygamy, however, our doctrine is definately about a one man and one woman relationship within marriage.