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Articles of Faith doctrines easy for youngster to understand

Published: Saturday, Feb. 8, 1992

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Following is an interview Susan Frazier conducted with Anthony-Ray Putman Lankford, 6, a member of the Alexandria Ward, Mt. Vernon Virginia Stake.

Anthony has memorized the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Articles of Faith in his CTR A class in Primary.Susan: "What does the Second Article of Faith mean to you?"

Anthony: "That men will have their sins and not for what Adam did."

Susan: "Why did we come to this earth?"

Anthony: "Because God created it."

Susan: "When you do something wrong, what should you do?"

Anthony: "Pray to Heavenly Father."

Susan: "What should we do while living on the earth?"

Anthony: "Follow what Jesus wants us to do. . . . He created people nice."