Cellphone-Cancer Link?

An international panel of experts says cellphones are possibly carcinogenic to humans after reviewing details from dozens of published studies.

The statement was issued in Lyon, France, on Tuesday by the International Agency for Research on Cancer after a weeklong meeting of experts. They reviewed possible links between cancer and the type of electromagnetic radiation found in cellphones, microwaves and radar.

The agency is the cancer arm of the World Health Organization and the assessment now goes to WHO and national health agencies for possible guidance on cellphone use.

The group classified cellphones in category 2B, meaning they are possibly carcinogenic to humans. Other substances in that category include the pesticide DDT and gasoline engine exhaust.

Last year, results of a large study found no clear link between cellphones and cancer. But some advocacy groups contend the study raised serious concerns because it showed a hint of a possible connection between very heavy phone use and glioma, a rare but often deadly form of brain tumor. However, the numbers in that subgroup weren't sufficient to make the case. Fox News

Prophets-Link to God?
Wow, that's not so good. What was thought to be a great form of communication is now proving to be dangerous. Cellphone use has not officially been deemed carcinogenic to humans yet, but tests are being done to make sure that we are not giving ourselves brain tumors. This is a very real problem because almost 75% of the worlds population uses a cellphone, which may be causing cancer.

There are many things in this world that are good, but can turn bad. Take the Internet for example, there are many wonderful tools such as Google, Map quest, News networks, email accounts, and many others. So the Internet is a great place! But what about all those other things on the Internet, the things you would want your mom to see you looking at. I would say that there are more of the latter type of websites on the Internet. Now I'm sure you have heard people talk about dangers, how about a prophet of God? A prophet of God  addresses real problems like these, the problems that we each face in our lives. There is a prophet on the earth today, one that can lead and direct Gods children (you and me). I invite you to read or listen to a prophet today, visit mormon.org or lds.org to hear a prophet now!

Another really good one Click Here.

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

 "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

We have all heard this before, and we believe it, or do we? It states that we are given certain rights, rights that make us the USA. These rights weren't granted to us from a king or president, nor could they. They were given to us from a supreme power, God. Our forefathers fought for the blessing of these rights to be open to each of us. In the Book of Mormon there were similar rights that were battled for. The people of the Book of Mormon, as the founding fathers, raised there own Declaration known as the "title of liberty".

"...In memory of our God, our religion, and freedom, and our peace, our wives, and our children..."

Moroni was the leader of these people, they were oppressed, and their rights were attacked by subtle men who used flattering words.

"Yea, we see that Amalickiah, because he was a man of cunning device and a man of many flattering words, that he led away the hearts of many people to do wickedly; yea, and to seek to destroy the church of God, and to destroy the foundation of liberty which God had granted unto them, or which blessing God had sent upon the face of the land for the righteous’ sake."

The Declaration of Independence warned of governments with the same motives.

"That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness."

"But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."

The result of each of the documents was unity and peace. Both peoples defended their rights, family, and love of God in war. War isn't the answer, standing up and defending our liberty is. There are many in the world who would seek to destroy our liberty, but this nation is a choice nation, it was founded on correct principles and a belief in God. With the same faith as our forefathers and Moroni, we to can establish liberty and peace, in our nation. "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

Glenn Beck Interview

This an interview with Glenn Beck on his conversion story. He talks about where he came from and the difference that being a Mormon has brought to his life. He also talks about a blessing that he received very quickly after being baptized. Its amazing to me to see the change that the Gospel of Jesus Christ can bring into someones life. Glenn Beck is popular in today's media and news, but none of that matters to God, what matters is that his children are happy. Not filled with fleeting happiness such as drugs, or alcohol. Our God is our Father, one that cares for us, one that loves us and one that wants us to be with him in his kingdom. He has provided us the tools and means to be happy, we need only seek after them. Those tools and means are the Atonement of Jesus Christ. The atonement cleanses us from sin to allow us to return to God, and it provides life (in so many ways) after we die. Like Glenn we can all find the happiness that we pursue as Americans.

May 21, 2011 or December 21, 2012 which is it?

May 21, 2011...December 21, 2012...there seems to be some confusion as to when the second coming is supposed to happen. Both are claiming to be right, and they have reliable sources to back them up.

May 21, 2011.
"We are at a time like no other in the earth's history. Most people realize that the world will eventually come to an end.  In particular, Christians believe that Christ will return to gather up (rapture) those who He has saved from hell.  While there have been many false predictions of the world’s end, and current predictions about the year 2012, until recently no one could know when the world will end.  End time predictions are common, and so far they have all been wrong!"Official May 21 2011 website
"The Bible and the Bible alone is the only authority, the only source of truth. The Bible is God's Word, it is from the very lips of God.
"The Bible is its own interpreter, we must compare scripture with scripture to arrive at truth. It is not open to private interpretation.
"The Bible is a spiritual book, and we need God to open our spiritual eyes for truth and understanding."

December 21, 2012
 "Science can neither confirm nor discredit the validity of many religiously or prophetically deemed judgment days of the future, the soonest of which will be arriving December 21, 2012, the final day of the Mayan Calendar. Although the Mayas reached their conclusion astrologically, many religious beliefs and prophets have also independently attached different earth-shattering events to take place during relatively the same neighborhood in time. As the winter solstice of 2012 draws nearer, scientists and skeptics alike are paying close attention to the world's development and potential signs that might support the Mayan calendar's End-Time date or the religious belief of others in a prophesied Judgment Day." Official December 21, 2012 website

So whats the answer, we have a more scientific view, while on the other hand we have a religious view. SO, how do we figure it out, who should we believe? May 21 is just around the corner, this is an important topic.
The answer is found in both, the bible and in facts. Just a few verses that explains the time of the second coming from Matthew chapter 24;
3 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?"
4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.

5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.

6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.

7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.

36¶But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

So the answer is...no one knows, that may seem disappointing, and the fact of the whole matter is that if we are following Gods commandments, living just lives, and try to be like Jesus, the exact time of the end is of no excitement. The important thing is that we prepare ourselves now, because that is the reason we have been sent here to earth, to prepare to meet God. How do we prepare ourselves? By living the Gospel of Jesus Christ; have faith in Jesus, repent, be baptized by someone holding priesthood, receive the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands, and endure to the end. To learn more visit mormon.org , May 21, 2011

Another attack on Pakistani Soil.

There is talk in the news of a second raid in Pakistan to take down another target. This is a very touchy subject, the Pakistani Gov. is not happy about our last raid because we didn't inform them of the raid. This makes for a difficult choice on the U.S. part because of the success in the raid. Fox news said; "

Evidence from the scene where bin Laden died -- described as the largest intelligence find ever from a senior terror leader -- could lead the United States to other terrorists on Pakistani soil." This puts another hitch in the whole mess. The U.S. now has evidence that could lead to another terrorist either being captured or eliminated.

On the other side, the Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani  has stated that they are relieved by the death of Bin laden. He also said that the U.S. better not try another raid like the first without informing the government in Islamabad. The Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani continued to say ( as stated by Fox News); "his country would not relent in rooting out terrorists, but warned any 'overt or covert' attack against its assets would be met with a 'matching response.'"

"However, Obama also questioned whether anybody inside the Pakistani government might have known about bin Laden's location all along."

"'We were surprised that he could maintain a compound like that for that long without there being a tip-off,' Obama said. 'We think that there had to be some sort of support network for bin Laden inside of Pakistan. But we don't know who or what that support network was. We don't know whether there might have been some people inside of government, people outside of government, and that's something that we have to investigate and, more importantly, the Pakistani government has to investigate.'" (Fox News; As Pakistan Backlash Mounts, So Does Opportunity for New Terror Targets)

What is the U.S. to do? How would President Obama make the right choice, to protect our country from terrorists, and continue to please Pakistan? This problem has occurred before, maybe not on this scale but the same question as to which choice is the right choice. Many have found the method in how to answer these types of questions. The answer is prayer, that may seem simple and out dated but in whom do we trust? Who can we rely on to lead us in the right direction? The founding fathers of the United States relied on God. I rely on God and so many others rely on God. This country was founded by God fearing men, but also God seeking men. It is God that enlightened, and empowered this great country to become what it is, and it is God who can help us now.

War on Terror, Peace in the Gospel

"...I venture to say something about the war and the gospel we teach.
"The nations of the earth have been divided over the present situation. Feelings have run strong. There have been demonstrations for and against.
"War, of course, is not new. The weapons change. The ability to kill and destroy is constantly refined. But there has been conflict throughout the ages over essentially the same issues." President Gordon B. Hinckley, War and Peace.

President Obama delivered news to the United States of America recently of the death of Osama Bin Laden. Its not news to anyone of this event, nor is it news that we are still in a war. Since Im a missionary I tend to think of everything and its relation with the gospel.

 President Hinckley gave a talk in a General Conference about War and Peace. I think he made a great relation of the war on terror to the war in heaven(Rev. 12). He talked about how the nations of the earth have been divided over the war on terror. In heaven there was great division as well. We see today that there are men in the world that seek to oppress, and murder innocent people for there own selfish causes. I can only imagine or Father in Heavens sadness as he watches His children destroy each other. Our purpose in coming to this earth was not to destroy but to build. We were sent to grow and learn, experience sorrow and joy, all for a greater purpose, to become like God, and live with Him once more as eternal families. It brings gladness to me to see an evil man brought to justice, but sadness in remembering how many have given there lifes to preserve mine from evil men.