Do you think we’ll see General Authorities with beards in the future?
Question Gramps, As someone who loves beards, I am curious, do you suppose we will ever see them sported by general authorities in the future? Why or why not? Thanks! Shawn Answer Shawn, There is no right or wrong answer to this question because...Do Mormons oppose beards?
Because of the attitudes associated with scruffy beards, Mormons are encouraged either to be clean shaven or sport a well-groomed beard.
Why are male temple workers required to be clean shaven?
Question Gramps, I enjoy your column as I use it as a resource when I give talks. My question is, why are priesthood temple workers required to have clean shaven faces? When did this change, as most of the early prophets and male members had beards or...Would there be a problem of wearing a goatee if one were called to be a branch president in the Mormon Church?
Dear Gramps, I have recently been called as second counselor in the branch presidency. I have a well kept goatee. I have had it for 10 years. I don’t keep it as any sign of rebellion or disrespect but because, my wife and myself both like the look. Nobody has told me...To be in compliance with the law of the gospel should men refuse to shave?
Dear Gramps, In reference to these scriptures does it mean that men are not supposed to shave? Help me to understand. My husband has stopped shaving because of these scriptures.— Ye shall not round the corners of your heads, neither shalt though mar the corners of thy...Why did Paul say that women should cover their heads and not be allowed to speak in church?
Question Dear Gramps, Why did Paul say that women should cover their heads and that women should not be allowed to speak in church? Considering all that Christ taught about how highly favoured women are Paul didn’t seem to have that opinion but thought they...Have there been any sightings of the Three Nephites?
Question Hello Gramps, I was wondering about the Three Nephites that are still walking upon the earth. After reading about John the Beloved, I thought I would ask the same about the Three Nephites. Have there been any documented sightings of them. Trish ...Do bishops and stake presidents in the Mormon Church have the authority to add requirements to the temple recommend interview?
Temple recommend interviews in the Mormon Church are confidential, and the interviewing authorities have the right to ask any question they wish in order to determine worthiness to enter the temple
Should women be covering their heads during prayer today?
Women do not need to cover their heads during prayer. Paul was giving counsel toward a local custom in order to avoid offense to any of the locals.