Rick F Guyon - More information on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - Richard F Guyon

Introduction

The religious experience of Church members is based on a spiritual witness from God that inspires the heart and mind, creating an interpersonal relationship directly with God. The Church’s role is to help aid its members in their quest to follow Christ’s teachings. Therefore, the Church’s core doctrines strive in every instance to align with Christ’s teachings as outlined in the Bible and other sacred scripture, including the Book of Mormon.

Latter-day Saints believe that the Church’s scripturally-based teachings change lives by motivating people to become more like the Savior. President Boyd K. Packer (1924-2015) of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles taught, “True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior.”

With this understanding in mind, the following series of answers to frequently asked questions about the Church’s teachings should help further illuminate what Latter-day Saints believe. The list of questions is not comprehensive but represents some of the most common inquiries from news media.

Are Mormons Christian?

Yes. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a Christian church but is neither Catholic nor Protestant. Rather, it is a restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ as originally established by the Savior in the New Testament of the Bible. The Church does not embrace the creeds that developed in the third and fourth centuries that are now central to many other Christian churches.

Latter-day Saints believe God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to save all mankind from death and their individual sins. Jesus Christ is central to the lives of Church members. They seek to follow His example by being baptized (see Matthew 3:13-17), praying in His holy name (see Matthew 6:9-13), partaking of the sacrament (see Luke 22:19-20), doing good to others (see Acts 10:38) and bearing witness of Him through both word and deed (see James 2:26). The only way to salvation is through faith in Jesus Christ.

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What do Mormons believe about God?

God is often referred to in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as our Heavenly Father because He is the Father of all human spirits and they are created in His image (see Genesis 1:27). It is an appropriate term for God who is kind and just, all wise and all powerful. God the Father, His Son, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost constitute the Godhead or Trinity for Mormons. Latter-day Saints believe God is embodied, though His body is perfect and glorified.

Do Mormons believe in the Trinity?

Mormons most commonly use the term “Godhead” to refer to the Trinity. The first article of faith for the Latter-day Saints reads: “We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.” Latter-day Saints believe God the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost are one in will and purpose but are not literally the same being or substance, as conceptions of the Holy Trinity commonly imply.

What is the Mormon view of the purpose of life?

For Latter-day Saints, mortal existence is seen in the context of a great sweep of history, from a pre-earth life where the spirits of all mankind lived with Heavenly Father to a future life in His presence where continued growth, learning and improving will take place. Life on earth is regarded as a temporary state in which men and women are tried and tested — and where they gain experiences obtainable nowhere else. God knew humans would make mistakes, so He provided a Savior, Jesus Christ, who would take upon Himself the sins of the world. To members of the Church, physical death on earth is not an end but the beginning of the next step in God’s plan for His children.

Do Mormons believe in the Bible?

Yes. The Church reveres the Bible as the word of God, a sacred volume of scripture. Latter-day Saints cherish its teachings and engage in a lifelong study of its divine wisdom. Moreover, during worship services the Bible is pondered and discussed. Additional books of scripture — including the Book of Mormon— strengthen and reinforce God’s teachings through additional witnesses and provide moving accounts of the personal experiences many individuals had with Jesus Christ. According to Church apostle M. Russell Ballard, “The Book of Mormon does not dilute nor diminish nor deemphasize the Bible. On the contrary, it expands, extends, and exalts it.”

What is the Book of Mormon?

In addition to the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, the Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ. It contains the writings of ancient prophets, giving an account of God’s dealings with the peoples on the American continent. For Latter-day Saints it stands alongside the Old and New Testaments of the Bible as holy scripture.

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What is a Mormon temple?

Temples existed throughout Biblical times. These buildings were considered the house of the Lord (see 2 Chronicles 2:1-5). Latter-day Saint temples are likewise considered houses of the Lord by Church members.

To Latter-day Saints, temples are sacred buildings in which they are taught about the central role of Christ in God’s plan of salvation and their personal relationship with God.

In temples, members of the Church make covenants with God to live a virtuous and faithful life. They also offer sacraments on behalf of their deceased ancestors.

Mormon temples are also used to perform marriage ceremonies that promise the faithful eternal life with their families. For members of the Church family is of central importance.

Rick F Guyon - Differential Equations - Convolution Integral - Richard F Guyon

Rick F Guyon - A complex Laplace transform, F(s), will often be recognized as the product of two other transforms, F1(s) and F2(s), whose corresponding functions fi(f) and f2(t) are known. Unfortunately, Laplace transforms cannot be computed with ordinary multiplication. However, it is possible to extract f(t) from the convolution, as calculated from either of the convolution integrals.

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Rick F Guyon - Stopping Distance - Richard F Guyon

Rick F Guyon - Stopping distance includes the distance traveled before the brakes are applied as well as the distance during the breaking manuever. The breaking perception reaction time is also referred to as the PIEV time, using an acronym for perception, identification, emotion, and volition. PIEV time varies widely from person to person. Though the median value is approximately 0.90 sec for unexpected events, individuals with slow reaction times may require up to 2.7 seconds. 2.5 seconds is the value used by AASHTO for determining the minimum stopping sight distances, the value that is appropriate for approximately 90% for the population.

Rick F Guyon - Refresher: Systems of Units - Dimensional Analysis - Richard F Guyon

Dimensional Analysis

Dimensional analysis is a means of obtaining as equation that describes some phenomenon without understanding the mechanism of the phenomenon. The most serious limitation is the need to know beforehand which variables influence the phenomenon. Once these are known or assumed, dimensional analysis can be applied by a routine procedure.

The first step is to select a system of primary dimensions. The dimensional formulas and symbols for variables most frequently encountered are given .

The second step is to write a functional relationship between the dependent variable and the independent variable.

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Rick F Guyon - Men Do Appreciate a Stylish Woman - Richard F Guyon

So I know I post a lot about the beauty of nature but let me take the time to talk about the beauty of women. Ladies I know it may be hard io is n this day in age of technology where you feel like you are competing with women in the magazines who have unrealistic images. I just want to let all you beautiful women of htr world know that I appreciate you. 

And I speak on behalf of all gentleman that we appreciate you. When you do your hair, and you put on your makeup, and you spend hours trying on the right outfit to go out. Boys may not notice but men do.

Nothing I personally like than a woman who takes care of herself.  Idaho men tend to be rugged but something about the sensual beauty of woman that brings out that inner best in us.

Rick F Guyon - You Need to Travel! - Richard F Guyon

It's crazy when you read about the stats of Americans who have never travelled outside of their county....let alone outside of their state...let alone out of the country. It's absolutely absurd. EVERYONE NEEDS TO TRAVEL.

Ok...why is travel so important?

• The only thing you take with you are memories....material things means absolutely nothing.

• You gain a different look on things. When you live in your little small town only knowing a one group or a specific group of people your view on things that are outside of that circle are very narrow minded. Traveling the world and learning about other cultures, learning new languages and seeing new things is how we learn.

When a baby is still new he/she puts everything in his mouth. He wants to see everything, touch everything...this is how we learn. If you don't expand your mind and/or your horizons then what have you learned? What have you gained?

Rick F Guyon - Obesity in America

These day wherever you turn you can find hundreds of ads all talking about weight loss this and weight loss that. Well how funny that a place that pushes so much fast food in your face also pushes weight loss magic. I wonder if these fast food companies have a share in any weight loss company. That would make sense right?

Well the reality is that as I posted in my last blog post....There are so many things...added fillers that are put into our food. How is that that the U.S which is supposed to be such a first world company has one of the highest rates of obesity in the world. It's very interesting to see that pull between being healthy and fit/ giving in to the loads of ads that a regular person can see just within one show viewing.

Get out more and exercise! Less fast food more fruits and veggies! People say "Oh well that's harder than it sounds" Ok...because you are only calculating the cost of the food now...versus how much money in the future you will spend dealing with the accompanying issues of obesity. 

Rick F Guyon - Human Interactions

With the increase of technology in our society it seems like it's getting harder and harder to just have a regular conversation without them looking at their phone every 4 seconds. I don't think I'm old fashioned which just wanting to have stimulating human interactions like simply talking face to face with a person.

I know...this is #firstworldprobs. But seriously. I'll walk by a group of kids and all of them are literally just on their phones...who are they talking to? What are they doing? Why aren't they talking to each other. Am I the only one is bugged by this? And why come everytime I say something about this people tell me that I sound like a "hipster". My goodness if that's what it means to be a hipster I guess that's what I am. See when I talk to someone I like to actually talk to them and not at my cellphone or laptop.

I dunno...I'm a hipster I guess.

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