Family History

The internet is a powerful and enabling tool in the hands of LDS members for family history work. Family history is a principle of the Gospel of Jesus Christ; it is as important as paying tithing or following the Word of Wisdom. Fortunately, the internet provides a simple and feasible way for anyone with access to a computer to add personal ancestral information into a database. Thousands of people use the internet to further the work each day. It only makes sense that the internet is a great tool for family history work. Both use massive data bases and intricate connections so linking the two together is like putting wheels on a car and telling the driver to hit the gas. One issue to keep in mind, however, is that giving this power to all ordinary people means that errors will arise so a system of verification is needed.