Hi, I'm Ed

I write computer software. I like camping. I speak spanish. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I enjoy computer programming, woodworking, Scoutcraft, home repair, and being with my family.

Why I am a Mormon

The principles I have learned as a member of the Church have helped me in my own personal life. They help me to make good decisions, and be an upstanding citizen. They help me to be a leader, and a righteous father and husband. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is available in its fulness here. I have found no other purer source of good.

Personal Stories

How can your talents and gifts bless others?

I truly believe God gave each of us certain talents and abilities to benefit others. If we work to develop these talents, we can use them to help our brothers and sisters in times of need/

How I live my faith

I try to serve diligently in my Church callings. I spend time with my wonderful daughter teaching her the Gospel and the importance of keeping commandments and covenants. I support my wife in her duties and responsibilities. I also help in the Community with the Scouting program, even though I don't have Scouting as a Church responsibility. I also volunteer with several other non-profit organizations.

What is the Word of Wisdom that Mormons talk about?

Ed answered...

The Word of Wisdom was given to the early Saints as a suggestive counsel to live healthier and happier lives. It has since been adopted as more than just counsel. It teaches us to avoid harmful substances, such as coffee, dark teas, tobacco, and non-perscription drugs. It is interesting to me that this "suggestive counsel" was revealed in a time when we didn't know such things were bad for you.
Mark answered...

The word of wisdom is the Lord's law of health. We abstain from drugs, tobacco, alcohol, coffee, and tea, and are encouraged to eat wholesome food and grains, and not eat excessive meat. I am asked all of the time by my fellow residents at the hospital why I don't drink coffee, and how I can stay awake all night on call without it. I don't consider it a sacrifice, though, and am as awake and perform as well as any. It is true that the body will be more healthy when following the word of wisdom, the but the main benefit is spiritual. The knowledge that you are in line with the the Lord's teaching is the most important thing.

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

Jacob answered...

We all have the freedom to pursue happiness in their own way, and I would even be willing to allow that some desires may be genetically given. This does not make our desires right. In the scriptures we read " For the natural man is an enemy to God, and has been from the fall of Adam, and will be, forever and ever, unless he yields to the enticings of the Holy Spirit, and putteth off the natural man and becometh a saint through the atonement of Christ the Lord." (Mosiah 3:19) We all have "natural desires" that place us in opposition with God's purpose and desires for us and we must each seek to correct them if we wish true happiness.

I sympathize with those whose desires are powerful and poignant; you face a sore trial indeed. The scriptures give us hope though; "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it." (1 Corinthians 10:13) God is merciful and Christ is compassionate, while there may be yet an effectual struggle to be had perhaps for many years or the rest of our lives full repentance and change is possible.

If a homosexual individual desires to continue as such and marry only by the laws and rites of the state, then I have no qualms, I will do my utmost to be a friend to such an individual. I only ask that my rights, beliefs, and Church are respected.