Hi, I'm Katie

I'm a southern and a college student. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I'm currently a junior in college, majoring in graphic design but am quite the science nerd. My dream job is to work as a designer for a book publisher or magazine. I love to read, travel, sing, watch movies especially action and scfi movies, cook, kayak and hike as well as spending time with my friends and family. I love being outdoors and being near water. I was part of my high school marching band and was a designer and editor on my high school newspaper. I am a club president at my university and am currently studying abroad in London, UK.

Why I am a Mormon

I grew up in the church, but it has been my choice to continue. As a teenager I had my doubts the church. I prayed to know if the church was true and received a knowledge beyond any doubt that it is. Since then, I have been blessed with continued affirmations that the gospel is true. Being a Mormon in the South isn't easy, but if I ever feel doubts come all I have to do is pray and I'll receive an answer—even if it's not in the way I expect.

How I live my faith

I live my faith everyday—it is an integral part of my daily life. I attend church every Sunday as well as various church activities throughout the week. As a teenager I served in leadership capacities in our young women's organization and have helped plan church activities as an adult.

What do Mormons believe is the purpose of life?

Katie answered...

Our Heavenly Father sent us to Earth to learn, progress, grow spiritually and be tested in order to become more like Him.
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Sarah answered...

Perhaps one of the greatest blessings I have received by being a Mormon is a concrete understanding of the purpose of life. We believe that every human being is a literal child of Heavenly Father. We lived with Him in Heaven before we were born on earth. Our purpose in life is to keep His commandments, so that we can be worthy to return to live with our Father in Heaven again after we die. We cannot be worthy without allowing the Atonement of Jesus Christ, the Savior, to cleanse us of sin.

Why do some call Mormonism a cult?

Michael Johnston answered...

Because we believe in continuing revelation through Prophets as in the days of old, i.e. Moses, Abraham, this is uncomfortable for some people because media has made our Prophets seem like evil men leading people astray, when they are just trying to teach us correct principles so that one day we all may return to live with our Father in Heaven.

Another reason is because we believe in the sacred nature of temples, meaning only worthy members may enter the Temple so people think that evil rituals are performed. However, in reality the nature of the temple is uplifting and beautiful and gives us clarity to what the purpose of life is, the plan of salvation, and other topics such as life, death, and the atonement of Christ. The temple is not "secret, but it is sacred. However, we encourage all to live so that they may one day enter the temple.

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