Michael Anderson
Anderson 1
Professor Adams
Biology 100
September 3, 2015
Why
Am I Here?
While
I was walking through the Education In Zion exhibit it became very evident to
me that I was attending a University unlike any other in the world. Like
President Gordon B. Hinckley said in 1992, “This is a world-class university, a
great temple of learning where highly qualified faculty instruct a large and eager
body of students. These teachers impart with skill and dedication the
accumulated secular knowledge of the centuries while also building faith in the
eternal verities that are the foundation of civilization.” That is exactly why
I came here.
Nowhere
in the world can I learn outstanding secular curriculum that far exceeds the
vast majority of other universities, while also being taught the doctrines of
the restored gospel and understand them both by the spirit of God. And I
believe this is the exact reason education is such a priority for the church.
They want to teach us secular knowledge so we can be successful and have the
means to start a family and fulfill our life on earth, while educating us of
the eternal truths of the gospel. The Lord expects me in Biology class as well
as all of my classes to apply myself both mentally and spiritually. My time
here will help prepare me to build the kingdom of God because an education
prepares me to be a missionary, a bishop or high councilman, or any other duty
the church requires.
For me
my faith really influences the way I learn and practice science. It makes me
have so much appreciation for the detail and beauty of God’s creation. It
excites me to see how life works together in such harmony and to know that it
was all part of God’s plan.
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