Comments on: Being a Mormon in Utah

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:40:47 +0000

- Apparently, there are over 600 Tongans living in Utah, upon the encouragement of Mormon missionaries. But of course.

By: The work and the glory

The work and the glory — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:29:48 +0000

Is the Book of Mormon what it claims to be? The LDS faith rests on two things; the first, is that the Book of Mormon is a true testament to Jesus’ visit to the Americas, and the second is that Joseph Smith was a prophet. Here we’ ll deal with the first question. See the PDF and decide.

By: Brian Nettles

Brian Nettles — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 20:42:01 +0000

I have lived in Utah, was in the military for 8 years and now live in California. I have had times of extreme faithfulness serving as the EQP in a ward in North Carolina, times of mediocrity, and times of deep sincere repentance for wrong doings. I loved Utah and the people in Utah. I found many ways to serve and helped in the reactivation efforts of ceratin individuals. I don’t think where you live makes that much difference. It is your state of mind and your dedication to the Lord. Start with the basics. Scripture reading and Prayer. Follow the example of Joseph Smith Senior who after dinner would gather his family around the table and study the Scriptures. Forget yourself and dedicate it to the Lord. When you do so, the temple experience is very enticing. When you do not do this, it is mundane and attendance is no big deal.

By: Christer Edwards

Christer Edwards — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 20:29:37 +0000

I completely agree. I have a similar background in growing up outside of Utah and I think considering how ‘different’ you are from those around you there you set more of an example. I think Utah is a great place to become inactive–it is a completely different culture here, although the natives don’t recognize or admit that.