A simple list of questions, blog articles, and testimonies, ordered by date.
Conversion. I have been a member all my life, but conversion is defined as: a spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life/transformation. I had a falling away about 10 years ago and decided to come back to church this year. I decided to come back because I didn’t feel at peace anymore. I […] (September 14, 2009)
I have been researching the LDS for a few months now and hav e been thinking long and gard about becoming a member. My questions are regarding if tithing is required, must I give up all teas, and must I give up all my free time for church work? (September 9, 2009, 4 comments)
I have something of a difficulty. I am LDS, I am a bit less active than I would like. With all that said, my problem is with Heavenly Father. I have had something of a trying life from childhood til present. This trial I endured with dignity and hope things would get better. Presently I […] (September 8, 2009, 3 comments)
The Temple is an Amazing Place Because… The Recife temple in Recife, Brazil. When I visit the temple, I learn how to become more like Jesus through important ordinances and teachings. It’s a place where you can trust another human being, feel love and kindness from other people. It’s the most beautiful place I’ve ever experienced… God wants everyone to be there […] (September 7, 2009)
I have recently become LDS but several years ago, before my conversion, I married and divorced within a year. I have met another LDS recently (a young lady) and we want to get married and sealed in the temple. My question is: how will the church view this situation? What are the possible problems and […] (September 5, 2009, 2 comments)
I pray and talk to God. He answers me and grants me little t hings. I read the book “Mormon’s for Dummys”. Its very good for understanding the Mormons and the concepts. I admire very much the people in the church and their kindness. But I am very very liberal in my beliefs, live and let […] (August 31, 2009, 1 comment)
Joseph Smith Was a True Prophet. I knew Joseph Smith was a true prophet when God revealed it to me through his Holy Ghost. Its a warm and absolutely sure feeling. We all can ask God in the name of Jesus Christ, who is a true prophet of God. In every day of my life I can feel the help of […] (August 29, 2009)
I was raised into the Mormon faith but as I start to dwell o n the word of wisdom (alcohol, inmorality, and modesty) I keep thinking that those things arent so bad. I know the whole Sunday school answers and I have tried them but not once in my life have I felt anything from God. […] (August 24, 2009, 4 comments)
Hello, I’m a sixteen year old LDS boy, and recently I’ve bee n doing a-lot of research concerning the freemasons, you may know of them. Well anyway, Joseph Smith was a freemason and died a freemason, and after doing much research on them I have decided that when I come of age I would also like […] (August 24, 2009, 3 comments)
I’m a teenage catholic growing up in Utah, not to mention i n a very mormon community. For Sadie Hawkins, I asked this guy to go with me, and when he said no, I asked why, you know, in a joking manner. Straightforward, he told me “Because you’re not mormon.” How exactly am I supposed to […] (August 24, 2009, 5 comments)
Well, I’m 15, I’m dating a LDS boy. I’m apart of the Methodi st church, but have been inactive. I’ve been to church with him three times, and done some of my own research. I’m extremely interested, and I’ve prayed, and something is just telling it’s true. The reasons I’m afraid of speaking up is because […] (August 16, 2009, 3 comments)
I’m writing looking for some advice. My mother did a lot fo r me, but it is very difficult to forgive her because she also hurt me very much. She physically abused me because I was born a disgrace. Sometimes it is so difficult to heal the many scars on my soul because to her I […] (August 10, 2009, 4 comments)
My son and his wife “resigned” from the church. He was an el der and a returned missionary. They were not married in the temple. What is the process to return to membership? Will their membership or future progress be limited having had resigned from the church? My understanding is that since they sent letters of […] (August 8, 2009, 2 comments)
Are there any temple ordinance statistics (e. g. number of b aptisms performed)? I seem to remember pres. Hinkley back in 1998 when he announced there would be 100 total temples built by the year 2000. Pres. Hinkley also said that there were about 350 million endowment sessions completed at that time. If this cannot be […] (August 8, 2009, 1 comment)
I just recently have started dating a great girl who is a mo rmon. I am a Christian. She is a great girl and most of my friends and family are telling me that I should walk away… I am very happy and content with the church I attend and I know she is as well. […] (August 2, 2009, 3 comments)
I’ve been visiting the mormon church, but my brother commit ted suicide last May. The members of my ward offered me many kind and supporting words, but obviously the suicide has affected me emotionally. I’ve stopped going to church and miss the wonderful people and feelings there. I feel so alone in this world. What should […] (August 1, 2009, 1 comment)
I suffer from depression and anxiety. What is the position o f the church on antidepressants and anxiety drugs like paxil or prozac, or benzodiazepines like klonopin and xanax? These medications are taken legally and prescribed by a psychiatrist. Would something like this keep me from being temple worthy? (August 1, 2009, 2 comments)
A Testimony of the Book of Mormon. The Book of Mormon has been translated into many languages. I gained a testimony of the Book of Mormon by going to seminary. It was the day we were commemerating Joseph Smith’s death. And my seminary teacher read the D&C 135 and she played A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief in the background. I just […] (July 30, 2009)
8 Years Searching for Truth. Hello, my name is Joaquin Fenollar. I am from Valencia, Spain. I have decided to raise my voice to express something regarding The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, sometimes called the Mormon Church. If I would like to know something that it is accurate and true about yourself, your life or your beliefs, […] (July 30, 2009, 3 comments)
I am of Native American Descent. I am of Native American descent (Shawnee) and do lectures on Native American history in the Ohio valley. One of the aspects that really grabbed my attention before my conversion in 1978, was the fact that Christ appeared to the Nephites on this continent. Do you realize that most of the 500 nations that existed […] (July 30, 2009)
Church is True. I was not born or rared in the church I was raised a Catholic but never had much interest in religeon untill the day I met the missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints… I was told by them to ask in prayer if the true church of Jesus Christ had been […] (July 30, 2009)
I was wondering what the morom position is on extra-terrestr ial life or life on other planets? Do you believe that humans on earth are the only living beings in existence? Christianity seems to be closed to any such possibility. (July 12, 2009, 3 comments)
I’m writing a college essay on the myth of affluence in cert ain cultures. I am writing about several different cultures, one of which is the Mormon culture; however, I am finding it hard to find statistics on poverty levels in the Mormon church, or even just average income of church members. Could you possibly point […] (July 12, 2009, 2 comments)
Learning the Truth. I had a miss understanding of the mormon faith, and now praise God for sending me the truth. God is not dead, or gone, or away. As in prophet days of old, God has today prophets to lead and help his children, so we can one day return to our Heavenly Father. That is a […] (July 9, 2009)
An Anti-Mormon Letter. One of my visitors recently sent me an email asking that I address a letter published on the internet. I thought my response might be of general interest. I encourage you to click on the links to find important supporting information. Hi Kendra. I’m really happy that my site has helped you maintain your faith. […] (July 6, 2009)
Archaeological Evidence in Support of the Book of Mormon: A City Discovered. Recently one of the cities mentioned in the Book of Mormon was discovered! The description of Lehi’s journey in the Arabian desert, given the Book of Mormon, was sufficient to identify the region where the town of Nahom should be located. Tne ruins of an ancient city with the same name were identified at the […] (July 6, 2009, 1 comment)
The Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. A statue of Jesus Christ at temple square in Salt Lake City. I bear diving witness of the truthfulness of the restored gospel, it means everything to me and without it my life would be on the daskest paths you can imagine. I testify that Joseph Smith is a prophet called of God to translate […] (July 6, 2009)
Understanding the Limits of Science: A Case for the Existence of God. Many of my readers may not realize that I’m a scientist. Though I love science, I believe that society places too much confidence in scientists. In this essay, I’ll explore the limits of science and why I have no trouble reconciling my belief in God with my love for scientific inquiry. Many foolishly believe that […] (July 6, 2009)
The Rightful Place of Science. Many who visit my blog may not realize that I’m a scientist by day. I recently wrote the following essay for a PhD-level class I’m taking on research ethics. For those who struggle with the intersection between science and religion, this essay may be helpful. I’ll be exploring these ideas further in the coming weeks. […] (June 29, 2009)
Joseph Smith. I knew Joseph Smith was a prophet when I read the Book of Mormon, and prayed about it. The Holy Ghost testified to me that he was. The more I learn about him, the more that simple testimony has been strengthened. To anyone, anywhere who doubts, I would just like to tell them that by […] (June 23, 2009, 1 comment)
Well I want to say that I really admired the mormons, but, t here is one thing I dont like, or agreed with, and is the fact of a movie that two elders show me about Smith, where it said that he saw the Lord God, im sorry, but no man can see God and live, […] (June 19, 2009, 3 comments)
Why I found this site? It was not intentional. I read in one place within, concerning rejoining the church, that is was easy to enter back into the church if you were not excommunicated. It appeared that someone implied that you did not have to go through rebaptism if you asked to have your name […] (June 19, 2009, 1 comment)
A 20 Year Old Harvard Undergrad Talks about her Mormon Faith. I thought those investigating the church might find this video interesting. Rachel Esplin is a Harvard junior from Blackfoot, Idaho. She here answers questions posed by Washington Post reporter Sally Quinn. Day of Faith: Personal Quests for a Purpose – 3. Rachel Esplinfrom Harvard Hillel on Vimeo.While Rachel did a far better job answering Ms. […] (June 18, 2009)