Hi, I'm Taylor

I enjoy being as adventurous as I can, I like to think I'm a pretty funny guy and I'm a Mormon.

About Me

My name is Taylor. I've lived in California most of my life, but I've bounced around the country since I left home, working and doing my best to learn how to be independent (somewhere, my mom is laughing at me for that statement... Let's be honest, it's a work in progress =D). I enjoy iPhones, volleyball, comic books, and finding ways to have a good time when "there's nothing to do."

I'm going to school to be a doctor. I'm one of those people that for some reason actually enjoys learning, so the idea of however many years of school is appealing to me. I've got a good family supporting me, so hopefully I'll make it.

I'm the oldest of six kids, which is both a lot of fun and a lot of work. I do my best to set a good example for my younger brothers and help my sisters through whatever challenges life throws their way. Our family is crazy, but it's the best :).

Why I am a Mormon

Like many of us, I was born to loving parents who taught me how to be a good person, and that was just the way it was; it wasn't until later in my life that I was able to recognize why what my parents taught me worked so well. Eventually, I decided to make my commitment to God and His teachings the defining characteristic of my life (rather than a passive tradition of my youth), and it's been the best thing that's ever happened to me :).

I'm a Mormon because I truly believe that God exists and loves us. I'm a Mormon because I believe that God sent His Son Jesus Christ into the world to die for us so that we might live. I'm a Mormon because I believe that, after centuries of confusion regarding the true teachings of Christ, God the Father and the Risen Lord Jesus Christ appeared to a young man named Joseph Smith to re-establish the true Church of Jesus Christ upon the Earth.

I'm a Mormon because I know that the only way to be truly happy in this life is to do what we know is right, and I believe that God wants to teach us how to do just that =D.

How I live my faith

I do my best to live the principles I know to be true. It's not easy all the time, but I like it :)

What do Mormons believe about the nature of God?

Taylor answered...

We believe that mankind was created in the image of God, meaning that God has a body that looks like ours, though obviously glorified and perfected in comparison to the mortal bodies which we now possess.

Often times during His mortal ministry, the Savior referred to God as "our Father in Heaven," and I think that's really my favorite way to think of Him. He is our Father, we are His children, and because of that fact, we are all brothers and sisters and should love one another.

Heavenly Father is perfect and righteous in every way, and He commands us to be so as well. That can be a tall order sometimes, but I've come to realize that everything He's given us is designed to make us happy, so I trust in Him and do my best to keep up. He loves us more than we can ever imagine!! His only desire is to see us return to live with Him and our families forever when this life is over, and He provided His Son Jesus Christ to make that reality possible for each of us; for that I will be eternally grateful =D.
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Kathleen answered...

This question is easily answered in the words of one of the children's songs "I know my [Heavenly] Father lives, and loves me too". We believe in a loving God, who knows us each individually. Another way I know that God loves me because he has heard and answered my prayers many times. Some people think that God is angry, but I do not believe that is so. Matthew 7:11 reads, "If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to those that ask him?" I think that just explains it all- as parents we want the best for our children. God, our Heavenly parent, wants the best for us, too. As parents, we recognize that giving our children everything they ask for isn't necessarily what's best for them. God does this for us also.

Do Mormons practice polygamy?

Cody answered...

We certainly do not. As a Mormon I've constantly been taught about the importance of family and how to strengthen those bonds. My mother and father exemplify the ideal of loving parents and I am so grateful for that loving bond my 5 siblings and I share with our mom and dad. Our faith does not teach, condone, accept, or defend polygamy in any way.