Keywords

religion, lds, gospel, latter-day saints, scriptures, doctrine, teaching

Abstract

Do you think that the weapons buildup we are seeing in some countries will lead to Armageddon?" It was a priesthood session of stake conference, and the presiding General Authority had opened the meeting to questions. He looked at the person who had asked the question and simply responded, “I don’t know. Next question.” Throughout the meeting, the General Authority was asked many questions, several of which did not have answers that could be found in the scriptures or teachings of living prophets. To each of these questions, he answered, “I don’t know.” One of the major temptations gospel teachers face is the feeling that they need to answer every question—even questions to which there are no answers.

Original Publication Citation

John Hilton III. “I Know Not.” Religious Educator. 13 (1), 117-123. (2012).