Hi, I'm Shauna

I am an accountant, a champion sleeper, a crafter, a wife, a mother, and a perfectionist. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I graduated from college in 2008 and worked as an accountant for two years before I retired to become a stay-at-home mom. In my spare time I love to spend time with my husband and baby boy, craft, blog, cook, and play games.

Why I am a Mormon

I was born and raised as a member of Christ's church. I can't imagine my life without it. Being a member has shaped my life and has brought me so many blessings. I know that Christ's church has been restored as it was in the New Testament. I am so grateful that I am a member of that church. I know that if we follow the teachings of Christ, we will be happy.

How I live my faith

I live my faith by visiting other women in my ward who I have been assigned to and fulfilling my calling. Currently I help organize assistance for those people in my ward who need a little extra help. It is wonderful to be able to see people so willing to help others who are in need.

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

Jenny answered...

My father is gay and I have many friends who are gay. Though we have some differing opinions and beliefs, we have a great relationship - each respecting the other's right to choose their own way. Its no secret that the Church does not support gay marriage. We believe that God's plan for the family is, always has been and always will be a man and a woman and their children. However, the perception that the church is anti-gay is inaccurate. We support the rights of all men and woman to exercise their free agency and be entitled to the same legal rights as anyone, as long as they don't erode the principles on which our country was founded - freedom of religion. The scriptures affirm that homosexual behaviors are a sin, but I believe Christ understands the extreme difficulty that a gay person would experience refusing to act upon their same-sex attraction. I also believe that through Him, all things are possible and that no person is unworthy or undeserving of His love and the benefits of His atonement.
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.

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?

Matt answered...

There are no restrictions based on race or color for anybody who can join the church. If you have a desire to come unto Christ and be baptized with the proper authority, no matter who you are and your racial background, you will be able to.