BYU (Brigham Young University) is operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often mistakenly called the “Mormon Church.” As part of their undergraduate coursework, BYU students take multiple semesters of spiritually uplifting, stimulating religion classes. In this series (see below), students enrolled in scripture study classes have shared their thoughts, insights, and reflections on the...

As a student at Brigham Young University and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (most commonly referred to as the “Mormon Church” or the “Mormons” by the media), I have often been asked if I really thought I was a Christian.  The definition of “Christian” according to the Internet is: noun: A person who has received Christian baptism or is a believer in Jesus Christ and...

A discussion in my Book of Mormon Class at Brigham Young University gave me cause for some reflection. A student commented on a scripture from the first book of the Book of Mormon called the Book of Nephi. In this verse, the Lord is speaking: “Behold I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me” (1 Nephi 21:16). This is a beautiful way of telling us that the Lord will...

I am everlastingly grateful that I do not have to go through the life I lead alone. It could be said that I live a charmed life, but I have my share of trials. It feels as if I am constantly wracked with feelings of inadequacy, self-doubt, fear, and pain. Life can be very difficult at times; nevertheless, I can always find happiness in adversity. I know that I have been saved by a loving Redeemer, Jesus...

I am student studying Physics at Brigham Young University, and I am required to fulfill a certain amount of religion credits.  This past week our religion class was studying the Second Book of Nephi in the Book of Mormon, and in chapter 9, the author, the ancient American prophet Jacob, was discussing the Isaiah revelations, revelations that were brought over on a brass set of plates to help preserve the...