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| Subject | Date Asked |
| jesus | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: If jesus came to the new world why are there no ancient depictions of him? A: Questions of that nature could be asked about many of the events in the Book of Mormon - or from ... | |
| polytheism | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: Is the god head polytheistic? Would it be safe to say that the three beings are different god and ... A: The godhead is composed of three individuals, God the Father, His son Jesus Christ, and the Holy ... | |
| about religion | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I used to wonder about God, so I studied the bible and wondered who wrote it..because some of the ... A: There is no scientific proof that the Bible, the Koran, the Book of Mormon, or any other book of ... | |
| about religion | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: I used to wonder about God, so I studied the bible and wondered who wrote it..because some of the ... A: Religion is about seeking answers to the basic questions of where you came from, why you are here, ... | |
| about religion | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: I used to wonder about God, so I studied the bible and wondered who wrote it..because some of the ... A: Understanding the Bible's history is an important step to understanding the Bible. The Bible is a ... | |
| Chastity | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: We have been having the elders over most every night to talk and read from the book of Mormon. We ... A: There could be some misunderstanding going on on both sides. This is something that would be a bit ... | |
| wine | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: My question is, why did they drink wine in Jesus's day? (Like when He turned water into wine.) And ... A: There are a number of interesting things we could speculate about in relation to this, and while all ... | |
| How does Mormonism portray Christ's teachings more accurately than all other Christians? | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: You'll notice this topic responded to by Mr. Rogers, though he does not wish to answer it in a ... A: Though born into my faith, that has little to do with my devotion to it. My parents are great people ... | |
| 3 degrees of glory | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: What are the 3 levels of Celestial glory? I need data for for my Relief Society lesson. Thank you A: That hasn't been revealed. There are certain things we know, and some things that could be easily ... | |
| Primary | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: We now have a secretary in our Primary and I am hoping to research her role. What I know so far is ... A: While I've held a lot of callings in the Church, Primary is one organization I've not served much ... | |
| B.O.M. question | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: The Book of Mormon mentions several animals, plants, and technologies that did not existed in ... A: That's rather akin to asking if you trust someone who was there or if you trust someone who ... | |
| Hymns | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: I love the melody and the first two verses to the hymn "If You Could Hie to Kolob." But I am ... A: Well, for starters, I don't represent the Church in any official capacity at all here, and what I'm ... | |
| BOM and BIBLE | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: how are you Gene, i am studying the history of BOM and bible, base on the BOM, it record before ... A: Adam knew the Gospel of Jesus Christ - how was it that his sons Cain and Able knew that they should ... | |
| BOM and BIBLE | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: how are you Gene, i am studying the history of BOM and bible, base on the BOM, it record before ... A: Well there's a difference between having a copy of the Book of Mormon and knowing of some or all of ... | |
| BOM and BIBLE | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: how are you Gene, i am studying the history of BOM and bible, base on the BOM, it record before ... A: You are correct in the sense that they knew of the company of Christ and had faith in him - do note ... | |
| Question | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: Can a Mormon go into a Shriner's building for a meeting while a bar in the building is serving ... A: Well, technically a Mormon can do whatever they want - we believe in free agency :) I believe your ... | |
| what will satan do ?? | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: How are you Gene, The bible say Satan will pretend angel deceive the elect (matt 24;24)(2 ... A: No, in all honesty, I've never had the thought as to whether Joseph Smith "tested" the Spirit when ... | |
| Why is Moroni an angel | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: Gene, If Moroni devoutly practiced the Mormon Gospel, why is he an angel now rather than a God? ... A: It would seem that our beliefs are similar in some ways, while different in others. I guess I am ... | |
| Why is Moroni an angel | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: Gene, If Moroni devoutly practiced the Mormon Gospel, why is he an angel now rather than a God? A: Before I answer this question, I think I'm going to need some more information from you so I can be ... | |
| Brother of Jared | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I'm unable to find anything online after a brief search. How did the Lord touch the Brother of ... A: Somewhere a general authority has probably given a better answer to this question than what I will ... | |
| Family History and mormon doctrine | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: Could you explain me please why is family history considered as one of the most important beliefs of ... A: To fully answer your question would require that I cover pretty much all of our beliefs. Since I'm ... | |
| Holy Bible and the Book of Mormom | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: Since we have only a lifetime to live and many things to do, how long does it takes to have a ... A: Through careful study, prayer, and obedience to the commandments of God as we know them, we can ... | |
| moon and sun inhabited? | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: Gene - how does one make any sense of this doctrine? Seems quite absurd and certainly adds to the ... A: It neither adds or takes away from the credibility of Joseph Smith. Many people are quick to make ... | |
| Holy Bible and the Book of Mormom | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: Since we have only a lifetime to live and many things to do, how long does it takes to have a ... A: Like most things in life, this depends on how much work and effort you put into it. It actually ... | |
| Revelation | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: What is Revelation? What does it have to do with Jesus? A: Revelation is knowledge - pure correct knowledge that comes from God. In our everyday lives, without ... | |
| Apostasy | 12/17/2007 |
| Q: Assuming that your church is the true church of Jesus Christ, how do we know that the church will ... A: The answer lies in the Bible. The original apostasy was prophesied before it occurred in several ... | |
| Mormons | 12/13/2007 |
| Q: Do Mormons belive in the whole Bible? According to Mormon beliefs, who wrote the Bible? According to ... A: We use the King James version of the Bible. We do believe the Bible to be the word of God, so far as ... | |
| Trinity | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: Do LDS believe in the Trinity? Do LDS believe that Christ visited the Native people of America? A: We do not believe in the concept of the Trinity. We do believe in God the Eternal Father, His son ... | |
| Health | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: I am exploring my spirituality. After many years as a smoker,drinker,and caffeine,I am attracted to ... A: For the best explanation on our stance you should refer to D&C (Doctrine and Covenants) section ... | |
| God | 9/9/2007 |
| Q: Does God exist in a physical body? A body of flesh and bone? Did God start with a mortal body (like ... A: *John 4:24 (King James Version) 24God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in ... | |
| God | 9/9/2007 |
| Q: Does God exist in a physical body? A body of flesh and bone? Did God start with a mortal body (like ... A: Yes. God has a body of flesh and bone as do we. However, unlike us, He does not have blood - His ... | |
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Expertise
I can answer questions related to LDS beliefs and history as well as doctrinal questions pertaining to the standard works (Bible, Book of Mormon, etc.) I believe strongly in personal revelation and hope that all answers I provide will be carefully considered, and prayed about before being accepted.
Experience
I've been a member of the LDS Church all of my life, have served a mission for the Church, have been sealed to my wife in the Washington, DC temple, and enjoy reading books on LDS history and the teachings of the prophets.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Education/Credentials
A love for people and a strong desire to seek after the word of God. I try hard to follow the command "Seek not to declare my word, but first seek to obtain my word, and then shall your tongue be loosed; then, if you desire, you shall have my Spirit and my word, yea, the power of God unto the convincing of men."
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