Hi, I'm Alex Clark

I'm a college student, I'm a show choir singer, I have a contagious personality and I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I'm just beginning to get into a second year of courses at a local university. I love people and people love me. I have a loveable personality and a smile and laugh thats infectious (really). I have a very diverse family. If you want to know specifics, you'll be lost before the end of the minute. I don't consider myself an influential person but you'd start a whole conversation on that. My family members are the most important people to me. At the end of the day,you may have seen a thousand conversations but no matter what, you never go to bed without knowing someone cares about you. I am a social butterfly and whether I tell them or show by listening to their concerns, each person knows I care. On facebook (IN LIFE), I am known for my thought provoking comments (I don't always think so). If I go to the end of the day knowing I have served someone through what I do or by making someone smile or laugh, I have done my job. I aspire to go into the hotel service industry where many people have a reason not to be joyous about how life is and especially when its late at night and everyone is asleep except you.

Why I am a Mormon

One thing many people don't know about my life is at the age of ten, I lost my mother to a sudden illness. I had also lost my father before the age of five. A life of tragedy is difficult for any person but particularly for a child, it is an unforgetable experience. Sharing that truth has become easier over the years. I choose to be a mormon because of an event that all mormons consider special; becoming united to your parents, siblings, and children for time and eternity in the temple. You never think about what means the most to you until you confront the possibility of death. In the years that passed, I have often thought about that experience and the strength it provided for the years ahead. There is no peace greater than knowing that if I live worthy, I will have those I love around me. Such an experience has served as both an anchor of truth and a lightpost of hope when someone else experiences the same. There were many good experiences that followed because jesus loves and strengthens me with faith to continue. There's no faith with such a comforting statement that still is able to back it up with a spirit that speaks peace like this. I can't imagine my life without it.
Being a mormon is not easy but it is worth every day that I wake up still feeling true happiness. Its far easier to have the inspiring people mormonism provides around me than it is wondering what you'll do next. As a single young adult, I struggle through the experiences that college life can bring. the gospel provides a grounding influence that keeps my head on straight. While struggling is a way of life at my stage in life , I know that being a mormon lets me know who I am and what I can become in a way no other faith can. I also know that while the future may be uncertain, nothing helps more than to know that Jesus cares more than I may know, and he will do everything he can as long as I give my all to him. .

How I live my faith

I am an active participant in Institute of Religion classes held across the river from college. Even when it's difficult or even tiring to go to any more lectures, the spirit provided during the week by a teacher that is enlightened by the gospel provides some "umph" to the midweek blues. I also am a volunteer at the local storehouse where food is distributed to those in need. Service to others is a motto in my life and I do so by also being a friend, listening ear, and a shoulder to lean on when needed. I live the gospel by being the best that I can be and always remembering that my example may be the best thing someone sees all day so make it the best you anyone sees.

Do Mormons regard the Bible as Holy Scripture and the word of God?

Alex Clark answered...

While we often quote, read, and testify out of the Book of Mormon, we do certainly believe in the Bible to be the word of God. The Bible is the first and truly original witness of Jesus Christ. We have the Book of Mormon as a companion to the Bible to confirm that God does all that he promises. There are lessons that we can only learn by applying biblical study to our daily lives. The Bible is true and as we learn what the Bible holds, we learn how to love the Bible as a part of our life. I love the Bible and while I know the Bible is hard to comprehend in places, I love to study the Bible deeply. My hope is to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of this volume of scripture and grow to love studying this book everyday of my life.
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Jesus answered...

I personally enjoy The Bible as one of my favorite books. I know it is the word of The Lord. As I read the bible, I also tried to study where it came from. Before joining the church, I did believe that the bible was the word of God. But why? I believed in it before reading it... Well, the reason why I know, is because I ask God and He answered me. There is no other way. I wasn't there when it was translated, so how can I know? Some people just believe that it is true because everybody else says so. Heavenly Father can answer our prayers, why don't we ask Him?

What is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' attitude regarding homosexuality and same sex marriage?

Tia answered...

TheI church knows that there are people who struggle with same sex attraction, but we teach that it is in Heavenly Father's plan for men and women to have relationships that we may fulfill our purpose here on earth--which is to multiply and replenish the earth and live in loving families in order to live eternally with God and His Son, and our families.