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Gospel Questions: Why Do Mormons Preach Abstinence?

by Tristi Pinkston

21 Feb 2008 11:29 AM

In a world where everything seems to revolve around sex, where sitcoms get their biggest laughs from sexually-related jokes, it seems a little odd to preach abstinence.

Gospel Questions: Why Don't Mormons Date until Sixteen?

by Tristi Pinkston

13 Feb 2008 04:00 PM

Yes, we are a peculiar people. It's okay if you think that-we're used to it. More evidence we are peculiar is the fact that we encourage our teenagers not to date until they are sixteen. Why do we do that? As Latter-day Saints, we take the admonition to stay morally clean very seriously.

Gospel Questions: Do Mormons Take Communion?

by Tristi Pinkston

12 Jan 2008 07:00 AM

The taking of communion is a long-standing tradition in the Christian faith. It symbolizes taking upon oneself Christ's sacrifice in our behalf and accepting the blessings and responsibilities that go along with it.



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