Hi, I'm Tyler

I'm a Mormon. I am an army brat. I speak Spanish. What more, I go to college!

About Me

I am in my early twenties and am single man. I am going to college and will be studying history. My long term term goal is to be a politician, and a professor of history at a University. I love studying history as a pastime as well as world politics and culture. Museums and libraries are favorite locations for me, and I especially love to see historical sites and monuments.

I speak Spanish, because I lived for a time in Monterrey Mexico as a missionary for the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I grew to love the Mexican people as I attempted to serve them just as Jesus would have me do.

If I can find work, it will be something easy, as school takes up much of my time at the moment. I am attending Utah State University in the state of Utah, studying up on my passions of history and politics, although science I have to study as well, and while I find it interesting, it isn't easy!

I am the first son of five children in my family. I have a twin brother, as well as one other brother. Then I have a sister and also a cousin that lives with my parents, although she is now basically my sister. My Dad is a lawyer, and my Mom works full time at, well being a mom.

Why I am a Mormon

I am a Mormon because it helps me see the world how it really is. The world is a confusing place, and as I study history, and observe modern politics and events, I realize just how wonderful it is that we have a modern prophet who can tell us God's will concerning the world. I also love it how I can speak to God and receive personal direction for my own life.
I have more than two books of scripture to read, one of which is The Book of Mormon, which is another Testament of the Lord Jesus Christ and recounts His teachings being spread through the ancient Americas. I also have the teachings of many modern prophets.
I know that my family can be together forever, and that once I am married, I will be able to be with my wife and children in this life and beyond the grave.
Because I am Mormon, I know these things to be true. I know Jesus Christ personally, as well as my Heavenly Father.

How I live my faith

At the moment, I attend church and will be attending group activities with other young people in the area. I am making friends, and sharing the gospel of Christ with coworkers that are not members of the church. I say my prayers and I go to church. I make sure to be an example of Christ-like living wherever I go.

Are all Mormons required to serve a mission?

Tyler answered...

God wants all members to share the message of Jesus Christ with everybody whether they go on full time missions or not. However, God wants all young men, usually from 19 to 21 to serve a two year mission, completely devoted to teaching the Gospel. It is voluntary, nobody forces you to go and you are not an outcast if you do not go, but it is a wonderful opportunity to love God's children and feel God's love for you in return. Young women may also go on missions if they so desire, and many elderly couples also choose to go on missions.
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Austin. answered...

No. Every worthy young man is expected to serve a mission, though there is no punishment for not doing so. Also, not every young man is physically or mentally capable, so there are circumstances where a young man may be excused from service. Young women may also serve missions, but are not expected to do so.

Serving a mission means a full-time commitment, leaving family and friends to preach the gospel in a place assigned by the Church.

I served my mission in Los Angeles, California.

What is the Church’s position on abortion?

Chaz answered...

Abortion is a serious matter which is opposed by the Church. The only cases in which abortion is acceptable is when, in the opinion of competent medical council, the life of the mother in is serious danger, or when the pregnancy was caused by rape and causes serious emotional trauma. Even when those cases are present, it is only done after counseling with the local priesthood authority, and recieveing divine confirmation through the Holy Ghost.

In any other case abortion is termination of life. In other words, Murder. Which is contrary to the commandments of God and against the will of God.