A simple list of questions, blog articles, and testimonies, ordered by date.
Can Mormons date before 16? I have a Mormon friend I’d like to date. I’ve been learning about the church, though, and I read that Mormons don’t date before they’re 16. Is that true? Thanks.[IMPORTANT][IMPORTANT] (September 11, 2016, 1 comment)
If all/20 crore dalits of India change their religion to christian then poverty of India reduced by by 80%…and reservation also vanished. Then why rss bjp hindu doing this. Also several other benefits to India. (September 3, 2016, 1 comment)
I just became LDS, which means that I’m fairly new to The Book of Mormon. I love reading the scriptures and feel a real connection with the younger Alma and other prophets in the book. However, I’m unsure about how exactly Lehi and his people go over to the American continent. Do you know what […] (August 27, 2016, 1 comment)
I’m 14 years old and I was raised a Mormon like my mom but my mom converted because of my dad and doesn’t believe that Joseph Smith is a prophet and that the Book of Mormon is true. What should I do? My father is always talking about how being a Mormon is wrong? My […] (July 31, 2016, 2 comments)
I was baptized 3 years ago when I turned 18 and stopped going to church about a year after that when I broke the law of chastity with my long term boyfriend. Now that I want to go back, I’m scared to start the repentance process. What typically happens when a member admits to having […] (July 8, 2016, 2 comments)
I had the pleasure of meeting with some lovely ladies once a week at my home almost 30 years ago…they suddenly just quit coming. I was both sad and confused. I just wanted to know WHY they didn’t even say goodbye to me (July 5, 2016, 1 comment)
Is the content of ‘Mormon Doctrine’ by Bruce McConkie actually considered official Mormon doctrine? I asked questions to the Mormon missionaries about this quote: “Faith is a gift of God bestowed as a reward for personal righteousness. It is always given when righteousness is present, and the greater the measure of obedience to God’s laws, […] (June 18, 2016, 2 comments)
my bf is lds and im not. i just wanna know how my decision not to convert in the future will affect his family. will they hate me? i am thinking not to convert if im not 100% sincere in my decision (June 7, 2016, 1 comment)
Me and my fiance are members of the church, we live together, share a bed and go about our lives together. We have been together since we were 16 and have always stayed true to each other we just feel right when we are together. Now we have both been inactive for about 5 years […] (May 14, 2016, 1 comment)
What exactly is so sinful about masturbation? I understand that it is an inherently sexual act, but it’s still rather personal. How could it be so frowned upon? I hope this doesn’t come across as rude! (April 22, 2016, 1 comment)
Sarah’s Wisdom. I have a friend… let’s call her Sarah… who is particularly wise. I decided to create a page with strikingĀ ideas (sometimes paraphrased) thatĀ I hear her say. I’ll throw in some of my own ideas too that are inspired by her kind of thinking. There’s a big difference between administering and ministering. We need to understand […] (April 2, 2016)
Funeral expenses ran $14,000 (even with rented casket -… Funeral expenses ran $14,000 (even with rented casket – $2,000) recently for the family of a deceased son. Many families can’t afford expenses that daunting. Some countries require cremation (much less expensive). What does the Church counsel us regarding cremation? (March 14, 2016, 1 comment)
I joined the Church over 50 years ago, when I was only 20. The best decision I ever made in my life. Because I am a convert I know first-hand that sometimes it is difficult for a new member to adapt to what may be an different lifestyle or for a teenager to resist peer […] (March 13, 2016)
Advice for New Members: Dear FL. Dear FL. I’m happy to hear you’ve made the decision to be baptized! It’s such a blessing to be a member of this church. I hope you find the same peace that I and so many others have found here. Here’s some advice I have for you as a new convert. It’s free, so it’s […] (February 8, 2016)
I like thw Christian Religion.Thos i am a hindu but… I like thw Christian Religion. Thos i am a hindu but when i went to church i dont know but i fill peace. I reapect my relegion but still my question is what is the difference between God and religion? (January 28, 2016, 1 comment)
I ve been a Baptist my whole life. I ve been a Baptist my whole life. After reading the BOM that a friend gave me things seemed different for me. I found myself wanting it to be true. I was asked to pray about what I was feeling and with every prayer the desire for its truth was becoming more clear to me. […] (January 26, 2016, 1 comment)
Choice and Free Agency. I gave a talk today about choice and free agency. Thought I’d post it here in case it’s helpful. Choice and Free Agency (January 10, 2016)
Hi, so when I was 11/12 I watched pornography only for about 5months. At the time i knew it was bad but I didn’t understand how bad it was until I turned 12 and in church I learned just how bad it was. Since then I have indepthly prayed about forgiveness, do I still need […] (January 4, 2016, 1 comment)
Hard Life. I know these things what Thomas S. Monson says is true and sometimes life is going to be hard. That’s why we have the temple to go in and have peace, that’s why we have promises to make life a challenge. And if we keep the promises Heavenly Father and Thomas S. Monson said we […] (December 28, 2015)
I understand that there are upwards of 15 million Mormons worldwide. A number based on “baptism lists”. I am of the belief that these lists include members who are deceased. So, my question is, what is the population of the worldwide LDS community of members who are alive? (December 27, 2015, 1 comment)
Hello, i am a teenager, and lately my friend has become “gay.” She has made this decision for attention from her neglecting parents. She went so far as to have her parents pull her records from the church, and now belittles me for continuing to associate with the church. She is being quite rash, and […] (December 10, 2015, 1 comment)
Im a 21 year old female and ive been a year a member of the LDS church i have broken the law of chastity and im so scared of repenting and being ex communicated..Nothing in my life wants to work out for me I feel like God is punishing me,mayb prayer and asking for forgiveness […] (December 3, 2015, 4 comments)
Hi I’m a convert of 10yrs but grew up with friends who were members. Recently my marriage took a turn for the worse due to a over powering mother in law who likes to have her say on almost everything. She threw me out on to the street. And is withholding my children and husband […] (November 22, 2015, 1 comment)
Law of Chastity: me and my partner have broken the law of chastity. We are planning on working towards the temple and getting married civilly for now. Once married we would no longer be breaking the law of chastity because we would be using the powers of procreation in the proper context. How does the […] (October 26, 2015, 1 comment)
I am a divorced, endowed member of the church and was recently reacquainted with a man I had strong feelings for before I met my ex husband. The timing just wasn’t right. This reacquaintance is not LDS but is an amazing, kind, hard working, patient man. If I had a checklist of what I wanted […] (October 12, 2015, 1 comment)