Submitted by Bill Packard, Apr 27, 2007 10:31

Why didn't you talk about this religions tenants. Like the core belief in Jesus Christ? Like the first four principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ, like Faith in Jesus Christ, Repentence, Baptism by Immersion, and the laying on of hand for the gift of the Holy Ghost?

Having been a member of the Church of Jesus Christ all my life I view my self as a regular guy who looks to Jesus Christ as my personal savior. I try( in my real hit and miss human attempt) to follow the tenants he laid out in the bible including the Ten commandments, the sermon on the mount , the Golden Rule,and all other scriptures that teach man to love one another, do good to all humanity, and strive to be the best you can.
If you come to my house I will treat you like family until, of if you give me reason to do differently. If you need help I will do what I can to help. Some times I better at this than others and I could and need to a'llways do more to help my neighbor, whoever that is.
As I said before, I'm a guy trying to get thru life the best I can having only done it once. I'm married to one wife for 35 years, have four children raised and on their own . My family is the light of my life and a continour and incredible gift to me. I consider my wife my partner, friend. She raised our children(stay at home) until they were in school, taught english and german in junior high for the past 17 years, and recently completed her masters degree in education. Very bright and lively.
I know this has been over long but from my prospective the vast majority of mormons as you call us( the real name of the church is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) are regular down home folkes trying to be the best they can based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Thank you for your time. I appreciate the fourm

Bill Packard

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