Hi, I'm Tom

I'm a research scientist, an entrepreneur, a husband and a father. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I'm a first-generation American, the son of Chinese parents who were born in the Philippines. I've lived in New York City, Manila, Cambridge England, Cambridge Massachusetts, Silicon Valley, Utah, and the Los Angeles area. I hold a PhD in computational biophysics. I'm married, and we have three children who make us glow with pride.

Why I am a Mormon

A good friend in graduate school shared the Book of Mormon with me and offered that it was the word of God - another testament of Jesus Christ. I decided to take that seriously. After many months of taking an unreasonably left-brained approach to that big question - a foible of which I'm guilty almost every day - I finally followed the admonition to "ask God... if these things are not true... with a sincere heart, with real intent". To my surprise, I received a clear answer. God does answer prayers.

How I live my faith

I can't think of much in my life that isn't deeply influenced by my faith.

What do Mormons believe is the purpose of life?

Tom answered...

Our main purpose in mortality is prepare to meet God. We also form family relationships that can continue in eternity. After we leave mortality, our lives continue with further purpose to progress eternally, becoming more like God.
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Oliver Meyers answered...

I have gotten this question a lot and it has been one I have always heard about but never understood it but as I learned more about our Heavenly Fathers plan for us it started to make more sense. This life it’s a time for us to be happy and grow it’s a time for us to get ready for what’s a head in our existence. This life is a time for us to get ready to meet God again and say I did follow you.

I know that this life is a time for joy and the way I know to have true joy is by having a family. I know that sometimes my family can drive me crazy but that is where I have found all my joy is by helping and just living with my family. I am so excited to have a family of my own, and have a home of love and happiness where we can grow closer to each other and to our Heavenly Father.

As we learn about happiness and joy we also learn about pain and misery that is just a part of this life yes it is hard and sometimes you wish it could just go away but as we learn about both we can appreciate the good from that bad. And I really think that is one of the biggest reasons we are down here is to learn.

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

Aman answered...

While I do not condone it, I will never look down on anyone for living a homosexual lifestyle. One of the greatest things God has given us is the right to choose, and I work hard not to judge anyone for the choices they make. I believe the church feels the same way. While not condemning those people who live said lifestyle, according to ancient and modern prophets, God has never condoned such a way of life. Therefore, the church continues to preach relationships and marriage between man and a woman, and families consisting of such an organization.