Questions to Ask Mormons
Respectful, curiosity-led prompts to understand Latter-day Saint beliefs, practices, and community life.
1What does continuing revelation mean in your day-to-day life?
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What does continuing revelation mean in your day-to-day life?
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Why this works
Explores living prophecy beyond doctrine summaries.
2How do you experience the Book of Mormon personally?
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How do you experience the Book of Mormon personally?
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Invites testimony and interpretation.
3What is the role of temples versus regular Sunday worship?
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What is the role of temples versus regular Sunday worship?
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Clarifies ordinances, covenants, and access.
4How does your ward support families and individuals in need?
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How does your ward support families and individuals in need?
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Looks at mutual aid, callings, and community care.
5What is your experience with missionary work—giving or receiving?
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What is your experience with missionary work—giving or receiving?
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Why this works
Personalizes a distinctive practice.
6How do you approach questions or doubts?
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How do you approach questions or doubts?
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Why this works
Assesses space for inquiry and counsel.
7What does ‘family home evening’ look like for you?
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What does ‘family home evening’ look like for you?
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Shows lived devotion and teaching rhythms.
8How do callings shape your spiritual growth?
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How do callings shape your spiritual growth?
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Why this works
Connects service with development.
9What is the significance of the Word of Wisdom to you?
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What is the significance of the Word of Wisdom to you?
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Why this works
Explores health, discipline, and identity.
10What do you wish people understood better about your faith?
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What do you wish people understood better about your faith?
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Centers voice and dispels misconceptions.
11How do you celebrate major life milestones in your faith?
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How do you celebrate major life milestones in your faith?
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Covers baptisms, missions, sealing, and community rites.
12How has your faith changed over time?
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How has your faith changed over time?
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Why this works
Invites narrative growth and nuance.
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