"Questions and Answers", New Era, Jan. 2011, 16–17

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Sometimes it is surprising to have a friend or even a stranger ask you if you are a member of the Church. Usually it means that they have noticed something about your behavior that has given them a clue to your beliefs. And often what they have noticed is a good thing.

First of all, take their question as a compliment. Feel good that you can answer yes. Then ask them if there is anything they would like to know about the Church. You can rely on the articles of faith, the Word of Wisdom, or For the Strength of Youth to give you the information to answer accurately what the Church believes. If the person asking is a friend, you can offer to take them to a Church activity or meeting such as Mutual, seminary, or sacrament meeting. If they ask questions that you don't really know how to answer, say that you will ask your parents or Church leaders and get the answers they want. If they are truly curious about the Church, you can feel comfortable just answering their questions as best you can.