Personal Narrative: My Experience Of Mormonism

I remember when my mother received news of a family tragedy. I witness her strength and courage but wondered why there were no tears. Then there was my classmate who seemed like a victim of depression after the sad ending of a relationship. I often wondered how different individuals could react differently to situations and circumstance and if that is dependent on their perspective of whether these events are classified as blessing or burdens. This bewilderment was enhanced through this course as we discussed how the beliefs of different religions provide certain perspectives and attitudes for its members which allow these members to then consider if an event is a blessing or burden and then react accordingly. But, I think these different mentalities,

This aided my discovery of how their belief of the purpose of this life provides a foundation of how they face struggles. Just as in the Muslim religion, in Mormonism, it all starts with the worship of a divine being. In the case of Mormonism, that divine being is God (The Church of Jesus…). God is the creator of mankind for them, and holds that position of all knowing creator. For Mormons, members of Mormonism, they believe that there was a “pre-earth” life (The Church of Jesus…). In this pre-earth life God laid out his plan for human kind and in this plan, he declared what the purpose of this earth life will be. Mormons believe that in this pre-earth life, God was an immortal being with interminable blessings, but us humans, his children did not yet hold that same state, but had the potential to. But, in order to reach that same state as God, we needed a place to go to, which they believe is why God created earth (Purpose of Life). Mormons believe that the purpose of this life is to gain a physical body, because in the pre-earth life we were just spirits, come to earth, gain experience and be tested. The way they believe this test occurs is through obedience. Mormons believe in life after death, and your status in life after death is based on your actions and desires during your life here on earth (Purpose of Life). The part where facing struggles becomes relevant is based on how they relate God’s nature and heaven. Mormons believe that God, the creator, knows all. Is ultimate knowledge including God knowing what is best for us. They believe that God has a perfect plan for his children to return back to him in heaven, but they also believe God does not force, but rather gives his children agency, the opportunity to choose. So, based on how they choose to react, is based on their belief that God knows best and that his