An Introduction to the Mormon Church

Welcome to this unofficial members website where you and I can discuss the teachings of the church. Questions and comments are very welcome here. Please keep your comments clean and be respectful of each other regardless of your point of view. 

This is your place to become friends and to help one another. If you are offended by this, then you may need to find another place to go. If you are here to trash the church, it's members, or teachings, this is not the place for you. Only those who are serious about learning or sharing should post comments here. Thank You.

By the way, if you have a story to share, contact me and I will work with you to post your story on this blog.

My First Post! :)

For my first post, I will post some Frequently Asked Questions and Answers:

Q: Do Mormons believe in Jesus Christ?

A: Yes. As clearly stated in the name of the church (The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints, emphasis mine), Jesus Christ is the central figure in our beliefs. 

Q: Is the Book of Mormon Christ-centered?

A: Yes. The Book of Mormon is subtitled "Another Testament of Jesus Christ". Contained therein, are the teachings of Jesus Christ as given to ancient prophets, just like in the Holy Bible. It is a companion scripture to the Bible, not a replacement.

Q: Do you believe that the Bible is the Word of God?

A: Yes. The Bible is the Word of God. The official version of the Bible used in the church is the King James Version. We believe in both the Old and the New Testaments. 

Q: Do you believe that Jesus is the literal Son of God?

A: Yes. We believe that Jesus is the literal Son of God.

Q: But I thought you believe that Jesus was only a prophet?

A: No. We do not believe that Jesus was only a prophet. We believe that He was, and is the Savior of all mankind. We believe that He made the infinite Atonement for all of us.

Q: Does that mean that you believe that only Mormons go to heaven?

A: No. To quote from our Articles of Faith: "We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel."

Q: What is the Atonement?

A: The Atonement is when Jesus Christ took upon himself the sins of the world in the Garden of Gethsemene. This is where it became possible for all mankind to be forgiven of their sins. The Atonement was completed when the Lord Jesus Christ was crucified and gave his life for us. By His death and resurrection, it became possible for all of us to live again.

 Q: So does this mean that you believe Jesus rose from the tomb on the third day in glory?

A: Yes. We believe that the Lord rose on the third day, just as it is written in the Holy Bible.

Q: Who do I talk to in order to learn more about the Church?

A: There are numerous resources available in addition to this blog. Click any of these links to learn more: 

You may visit us via the web at: www.mormon.org, or www.lds.org. From these websites, you can learn more about the church and our beliefs. You can also request a visit from missionaries. On Mormon.org, you can find a chapel near you, and you can even take a virtual online tour of a chapel! Additionally, on this site, you can chat live with a representative of the church, and have your questions answered.

We are also easy to find in the phonebook. You know, that big book that you use as a doorstop? At least, that's what I use if for! =:D Just look in the White Pages for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In some phonebooks, you can look in the "Churches" section. 

Our missionaries will be more than happy to meet with you, and present you with a copy of The Book of Mormon, and The Holy Bible. They will also be able to answer your questions. If you decide to visit us for church, they will also be glad to sit with you, so you don't have to feel like you don't know anybody. Of course, you are likely to make a few friends within a few minutes of showing up!

Please post comments, questions, and friendly messages. I will update at least weekly, but more likely, every few days with something new.

Thank you for visiting, and we hope to see you in Church very soon!