Hi, I'm Camilla

I'm a Mormon.

About Me

Hi! I'm Camilla and I am a student at BYU-Idaho and I love my life. Ironic sometimes to say that, but when I look around at what I really have and what I have been given...I have SO much to be thankful for. I am a longboarder, ride horses, play soccer and love to do crazy things that are fun and spontaneous. I am energetic and friendly. I am a communications major and LOVE it. I love to talk so its the perfect major for me. I have a awesome family who loves me and I love them. Life is hard, but living the way I do makes it worth it and awesome. I am happy.

Why I am a Mormon

I am mormon because it is the best part of my life. Seriously. It brings me peace and happiness every single day of my life. I have a ward family everywhere I go and I am so grateful for it. I love that it is the same everywhere I go and I can feel Christ where ever I am. I have been greatly blessed to be a member of this amazing church and I wouldn't trade it for anything. It brings me confidence and has helped me become the person that I am today. The church is amazing and its such a great way for me to stand out from others my age. Because of my standards and my beliefs, I've been asked a lot of questions about the church and the way I live. Its the best way to get to know someone because right off from the start, I am going to let them know what I believe. And I am respected for that. I love being Mormon.

How I live my faith

I go to a church school so obviously I live my faith everyday and I LOVE IT. I love walking around on a campus and knowing that everyone around me has the same standards and trying to live them as well. I pray everyday and work my hardest to be the best person I can be. This church is great:)

Why are only some Mormons allowed into temples? Is there something secret going on in Mormon Temples? What goes on in Mormon Temples?

Keith Proctor answered...

In the Temple we are taught some pretty powerful truths about who we are, where we came from, and why we are here. It's not the kind of experience you can just walk into and get. There is significant spiritual preparation and learning needed first. It's better to be prepared and enjoy the fullness of the experience than to rush into it too quickly and end up confused. The ordinances in the temple also require that you prepare yourself to have a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and God the Father. The best way to prepare for the Temple ordinances is to begin living their teachings consistently before entering the Temple. This is your way of showing Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father that you love them, obey them, and are ready for additional light and knowledge. Without this preparation, any ordinance of the Gospel would be an empty set of rituals. The Temple, in its fullest sense, prepares men and women to return and live with God as His sons and daughters. Anyone in the world can experience the power and beauty of the Temple, but a wise Heavenly Father has set out certain guidelines for their personal preparation first. Those who love Jesus Christ and walk in His ways will find in the Temple a power beyond their comprehension and a closeness to God not possible anywhere else in the world.
Katie answered...

I used to play in a Balinese Gamelan ensemble here in Washington, DC on weeknights and had some of my friends ask me this question. First, I pointed out that anyone can go into the temple during the open house to see what it is like. After it is dedicated, it becomes holy ground and you have to make yourself clean or holy to go in. I told them that EVERYONE can go to the temple, as long as they are wiling to go through that process of becoming clean. I reminded them that you can't just waltz in to the White House either (much to the chagrin of many tourists here). You have to go through a background check that takes 6 weeks and that is just to get into the East Wing, the West Wing requires a job and security clearance. Our protectiveness of the temple is not a sign of secrecy, it is more a manifestation of how special and important the the building and its rituals are.

And I hope people don't get intimidated by the word "ritual", everyone who has gone through a school graduation has experienced a ritual. It just means that we are participating in life-changing experiences that turn our hearts to God, our families and our fellow men. The real difference is that we believe that process of making devotional promises to God in a sacred place is necessary for our salvation. That is why we encourage everyone to join with us and make their way to the temple.

What do Mormons believe about the nature of God?

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.