What Do Mormons Believe?

Dating between two individuals of different faiths can be tricky. Be sure to handle with care.

I recently came across a blog of an atheist named Katie soliciting believers for why they believe what they do.  I took the opportunity to respond.  I’ve reproduced my comment here, because it sums up my faith pretty well.
1. Why do you believe in God?
I’ll grant that my upbringing played a huge role, but I [...]

Think of the best gift you have ever received. Christmas, birthday, whatever.  It was probably thoughtful, generous, useful, exactly what you needed even if you didn’t realize that you needed it.  And that gift came from a person with limited resources, imperfect abilities to love completely and know your deepest needs.
Now think of the best [...]

All too often we find ourselves acting much like some of the Jews did at the time of Christ—we focus so much on the commandments that we are asked to live that we miss the big picture.

On the second day after Jesus arrives in Jerusalem, prior to his crucifixion and resurrection, he is at the [...]

Q. What are magical Mormon underpants?
We Mormons are usually pretty understanding and thick-skinned when it comes to questions about our faith, but it is offensive to us when some of our most sacred concepts are treated lightly.  The holy garment is one example.
When I hear it called “magical underpants” I cringe.  I realize you had [...]