Hi, I'm Julie Barnes

I sing. I dance. I'm a Mom for two little boys and I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I was raised in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I am married and together my husband and I have two beautiful little boys. I love to sing, dance, and I love to be a part of the community theater. I run. I lift weights. I love to be healthy and find new ways to feed my family a good nutritious meal. I enjoy staying home with my children and I especially love being a member of the LDS Church.

Why I am a Mormon

I am a member of an amazing selfless, giving, and understsanding religion. I choose to be a big part of the community by helping my neighbors and lifting up all those around me. I am truly blessed with a positive attitude and positive outlook on life because of the blessing from the LDS church and following God's commandments. I am Mormon because I believe in Christ and his sacrfice for all men. I am Mormon.

How I live my faith

I am active in the LDS choir's and any singing that happens in my own ward or stake. I live my faith by sharing my talents for the use of good and honest things. I love to share my voice with any to help them feel the spirit of God.

Why do some call Mormonism a cult?

Lynn answered...

Some call Mormonism a cult because it is not a "traditional" Christian church. The primary complaint of the "traditionalists" (generally Protestant Churches) is that we do not believe in the doctrine of the trinity as it relates to the nature of the Godhead. The doctrine of the trinity was codified in the Nicene Creed in 325 AD, many years after the death of Christ and the Apostles. It basically says that the Godhead, The Father, Son and Holy Ghost, are one being in "substance." Since Mormonism does not accept this doctrine, they say we believe in a different Christ than they do and therefore are a cult. It is curious that this "trinitarian" doctrine is not taught anywhere in the Bible.

Mormons believe the Bible is the Word of God. The Bible (and the early church established by Jesus and His Apostles) teaches that the Godhead indeed consists of The Father, Son and Holy Ghost. But, it teaches that they are: 1) three distinct individuals as expressed in Acts 7:54-60 where Stephen is being stoned. "He being filled with the Holy Ghost looked up steadfastly into heaven and saw Jesus standing on the right hand of God." And it teaches 2) they are one in purpose, not in substance (John 17 where Jesus offers his intercessory prayer, particularly verses 20-23.) This is what Mormons believe.

It is noteworthy that the early Christians were called the "sect of the Nazarenes" (Acts 24:5) and were considered a cult by the Sadducees and Pharisees, the predominant religions of the day.
Stephen Call answered...

In my opinion the real reason people say the Mormon Church is a cult because they don't understand. saying that it is a cult is an easy way to excuse themselves from learn more about it. Its like saying "sushi is slimy raw dead fish" or "computers are of the devil" its easy not to try / learn about stuff if you pair it with a negative word like "devil" or " slimy raw dead fish"

How can I find someone to talk with, in person, about the Mormon religion?

Aly answered...

On Mormon.org you can chat with a missionary online. At first I didn't feel comfortable inviting missionaries over to my house, so I chatted online with a missionary in Utah. I found that missionaries are just normal people, with normal hobbies and interests. After that I felt more comfortable, and I submitted the form to request that missionaries come to my house to teach me. Missionaries are very knowledgeable and can answer any questions you have about the Mormon faith.