Why can’t agnostics join the church?

Why can’t agnostics join the church?

Question Why can’t agnostics who have a genuine Christian hope be admitted into the church? The baptismal requirements do not say one must believe in the Book of Mormon. Why is hope not enough? Thomas   Answer Thomas Your question doesn’t make a whole...
Monotheists or Polytheists?

Monotheists or Polytheists?

Question   I was recently asked if Latter-day Saints are monotheists or polytheists. Which if either are correct and why? Ben   Answer   Ben, An interesting question, but depending upon who’s asking, it could also be a quite loaded one. Let me...
How can I help relieve the apathy in my ward?

How can I help relieve the apathy in my ward?

Question   Dear Gramps, I too enjoy your column, and I don’t know that I have a question as much as I am looking for information to present to our youth. I have been asked to talk to our young women and young men about “callings,” accepting and...
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