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C. S. Lewis pointed out that some people are angry with God for His not existing, and others for His existing but for failing to do as mortals would have Him do.

How Do You Imagine God?
God in America and USA WEEKEND Magazine are partnering to explore Americans' images of God.

How do you imagine God? your photo/ link/ video has been held for approval by a moderator A loving Father that does everything He can to shape me and mold me into the man he wants me to be.

My Beliefs

I believe ... your photo/ link/ video has been held for approval by a moderator I believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost. I believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam's transgression. I believe that through the atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel. I believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost. I believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof. I believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth. I believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth. I believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God. I believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God. I believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory. I claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may. i believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law. i believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul--We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.
My most powerful moment of belief was ... your photo/ link/ video has been held for approval by a moderator I've had many powerful moments where my beliefs have been strengthened. Praying by my bed, going to the temple, hiking up a mountain and being in nature, being a father...
My greatest moment of doubt was ... your photo/ link/ video has been held for approval by a moderator I've felt strongly about God and my religion my whole life, but when I've been judged wrongly, that has bugged me.

My Faith History

My spiritual journey has been ... your photo/ link/ video has been held for approval by a moderator A wonderful, exciting, happy and arduous journey!

How I Practice My Faith

How easy or difficult is it to live your faith? Why? your photo/ link/ video has been held for approval by a moderator It can be very difficult, but living any other way is unappealing to me. I know that the standards of my beliefs keep me happy.

Religion & the Public Square

What should be the role of religion in politics? your photo/ link/ video has been held for approval by a moderator I think that principles of God and the impact belief had on the founders of America should always be remembered. Countries should never adopt one common religion, but religion in general should be welcomed by government.
Should the Bible, Torah, Quran or other religious texts be taught as works of literature in public schools? Why or why not? your photo/ link/ video has been held for approval by a moderator Great idea. It promotes tolerance. Most of us are exposed to only one or two religions.
Do you feel that you have a duty, because of your faith, to put your beliefs into action? What are some of those actions? your photo/ link/ video has been held for approval by a moderator Yes. Doing unto others as I would have them do unto me. Treating everyone like Jesus Christ would.

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Published October 11, 2010

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