Hi, I'm Ben

I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I'm a 22 year old college student who is majoring in English Teaching. I learned to love teaching while I served a two year mission for the LDS church in the West Indies. While there I learned to love the people and the food of the Caribbean. I love to read, all kinds of books, and I'm trying to find time in between my studies to read for fun. I also try and find time to practice the piano and the guitar. I'm learning to speak Spanish in college and really enjoy reading in Spanish and practicing to speak it. I also love to write and am planning to several short stories and novels. But one of the most unique things about me is my height- being 6' 8" I tend to stand out a little bit in a crowd.

Why I am a Mormon

I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints because of the peace that comes as I live its teachings. The more I learn about Jesus Christ, and the more I personally apply His teachings from the Holy Bible and the Book of Mormon into my life, the more peace I feel. Because I know that God answers prayers I have received many answers from Him concerning the truthfulness of this work. I have studied and asked in faith to know if Joseph Smith was a prophet and if the Book of Mormon was also God's word with the Holy Bible and He has answered me through the power of the Holy Ghost. I have had to pray and ask God for myself to know if these things are true, and He has answered me. It is this answer that I have felt from Him and through His spirit that gives me confidence in my faith.

How I live my faith

One thing that I do to actively participate in my religion is I help organize and educate groups of men who go out to teach, uplift, and encourage the saints. We make sure that all members are looked after and that any needs they have are met. One of the most important ways that I worship is in my daily scriptures study. I truly believe that if we ask God in sincere prayer to guide us, and if we listen closely to the thoughts and feelings that we have in our heart while we read from His holy word, that we will recognize His voice. He will guide us if we listen carefully and strive to do what is right.

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

Ben answered...

We believe in Jesus Christ, the Holy Son of God. We believe in Christ, the redeemer of the world, of whom the prophets have testified. We believe in Jesus Christ, who we read of in the Holy Bible, the Savior of the world who sacrificed His life that we may live. His suffering, the atonement, makes life and happiness possible on this earth, and after death. We believe in in Jesus Christ, "who went about doing good... for God was with him" (Acts 10:38). "And we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins" (2 Nephi 25:26).
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Nathan answered...

I go to college in what many people consider the "bible belt" of America. Many people assume I'm not a christian or that I don't believe in Jesus Christ as the literal Son of God. Most people don't realize just how christian our faith is and they're usually surprised at how similar many of our beliefs are. The truth is Jesus Christ is the Son of God and there is no other name by which people can be saved. Jesus Christ is my savior and the Savior of the world. His goodness is available to all and brings happiness to anyone who reaches out to Him.

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?

Deena answered...

No! In fact, the choir I sing with, Saints Unified Voices, is a great example of this. We represent many races and colors--African American, Polynesian, Persian, Native American, Caucasian, plus a few others and we are directed by a wonderful African American woman you may have heard of by the name of Gladys Knight Mcdowell. All of us are faithful members of the church who come together to sing praises to our Father and Heaven and His Son, Jesus Christ. One of the messages we bring to the world through song and through example is that there are no race or color restrictions as to who can join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There are also no race or color restrictions as to who can hold the priesthood in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The gospel of Jesus Christ is for everyone. In the Book of Mormon we read that the Lord 'inviteth them all to come unto him and partake of his goodness; and he denieth none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; and he remembereth the heathen; and all are alike unto God' (2 Nephi 26:33). We, as members of His church from every nation, kindred, tongue, and people, sing glory to God!