Would mentally handicapped people be special spirits who are exempted by their handicap from the trials of mortality?
Question Dear Gramps, I am looking for doctrine or a quote about children (people) with special needs. I don’t know if I’ve ever read this anywhere or if it was just unofficial doctrine of the Mormon Church, but it’s the belief that people with disabilities,...
What role does the Ark of the Covenant play in the Mormon faith?
Question Dear Gramps, What role does the Ark of the Covenant play in the Mormon faith? Don Answer Dear Don, The ark of the covenant was constructed while the children of Israel were wandering in the desert after their escape from the Egyptians. It...
Do parents of children that have been born in the covenant and fall away have a promise from the Lord that they will some day return to full activity?
Question Dear Gramps, Do parents of children that have been born under the covenant and fall away have a promise from the Lord that they will some day return to full activity? I think Brigham Young has a quote to that affect. Do you know where I can locate it?...
How can I let my daugher know that there is no Santa Claus without also destroying her faith in the Savior?
Question Dear Gramps, I have a 5 year old daughter that believes beyond a shadow of a doubt that Santa Claus exists. Today a neighbor boy told her that both Santa and the Tooth Fairy do NOT exist because both his mother and father told him so (grrrrrrr!!). I...
Has any general authority of the Mormon Church ever said anything about righteous wars?
Question Dear Gramps, Has any general authority ever said anything about righteous wars? Elizabeth Answer Dear Elizabeth, Let me give you just one quote from Elder Bruce R. McConkie of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles, which I think will answer your...
How was it possible that Noah could gather all those animals into the ark?
Question Gramps, When God commanded Noah to build an ark and get two of every animal, how was it possible for him to get two of every animal on the earth when Noah was only in one area? Jennifer Answer Dear Jennifer, Just a couple of points— 1)...
Has any General Authority of the Mormon Church ever said that members of the church should not watch “R” rated movies?
Question Dear Gramps, Has any general authority ever said that members of the church should not watch R rated movies? Leslie Answer Dear Leslie, ABSOLUTELY!! I found 91 references that spoke against the evil and immoral practice of watching R...
Why should I pay tithing when I don’t have the luxury of being able to pay?
Question Gramps, This is not really a question, but a statement. A question was asked about tithing, and how this couple was reprimanded for not paying such money. I disagree with the answer to the question. Yes, I do believe it is important. I am a new convert...
How could Nephi have known what the Savior was praying about when he was not present at the time of his prayer?
Question Dear Gramps, I have just been re-reading 3rd Nephi, I especially like the direct words of the Saviour. I am extremely concerned about one point. The Lord Jesus Christ had ALL of the Nephite/Lamanite survivors praying earnestly on their knees and he...
How does the Mormon Church determine the “correct translation” of the Bible as is referred to in their Articles of Faith?
Question Dear Gramps, In one of your answers you say, “In English, the accepted version of the Bible is the King James Version, and the Mormon Church accepts it, and all other versions, only insofar as they are translated correctly.” How does the Mormon Church...
Does “the angel of the LORD” refer to an angel or to the Savior?
Question Dear Gramps, When Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego were thrown into the fiery furnace, the scripture indicates that they were joined by a fourth image who was “like the Son of God.” (vs.25) Later in verse 28 the king says that it is an angel of the...
Were Adam and Eve born on a terrestrial world rather than on this earth?
Question Dear Gramps, Based on one of your articles, I’d like to ask you a question about Adam and Eve. Would it be a reasonable point to believe that Adam and Eve were representatives of a terrestrial world/kingdom (like the one most of the humanity are going...
What is the difference between the terms ‘eternity’ and ‘eternities’?
Question Gramps, I was wondering if you could please explain to me the difference between the terms ‘eternity’ and ‘eternities’. The word ‘eternities’ seems to be used quite a lot in Mormon writings and I am confused to the actual meaning. Thanks. Chelsea...
Does Satan have the power to give us feelings and thoughts?
Question Dear Gramps, I was just reading your answer to the young lady about homosexuality and how it should be treated. In it was discussed whether the Lord gives feelings to us. My question is, “Doesn’t Satan also have the power to give us feelings?” Couldn’t...
What are the sins that should be confessed to a bishop in the Mormon Church?
Question Gramps, Thanks for your website. I am wondering about sins that must be confessed to a bishop. I know that all moral sins dealing with breaking the law of chastity must be confessed, but are their other sins that must be presented to priesthood leaders...
Does Heavenly Father also have a Father?
Question Dear Gramps, Could you explain a little further the nature of Heavenly Father? Specifically, does he have a father and so on and so on and did he have to gain a body and have a savior? Where might I find a scripture or prophet discussion to read to...
Is it possible that God would give a commandment and later rescind it?
Question Dear Gramps, A personal acquaintance of mine recently asked me the following question. “Why would God give the commandment of polygamy, and then rescind the commandment later.” Part of his concern is that maybe there wasn’t specific revelations...
Are tea and coffee against the Word of Wisdom?
Question Dear Gramps, One of the questions you answered today dealt with the reason for not drinking tea. The person that wrote you asked if it was because of the tannin in the tea. Your answer was that the Word of Wisdom forbids it. That is not correct, as you...
Can the spirits who followed Satan repent and be forgiven?
Question Dear Gramps, My mother-in-law believes that the spirits that were cast out and followed Satan can be forgiven and have an opportunity to obtain a mortal body simply by letting Heavenly Father know they are sorry. I disagree, but I cannot convince her...
Do animals, especially pets, also go to heaven?
Question Gramps, Do you have any insight about the hereafter for animals (pets)? Howard Answer Dear Howard, It is my understanding that all of God’s creations are eternal, and that they all consist of an intelligence, a spirit and a body. This...
What do you think is the language that the Nephite people spoke?
Question Hi Gramps! What do you think the Nephite language was. Thanks! Tommy Answer Dear Tommy, Both the spoken and the written language of the Nephites was Hebrew. Lehi and Ishmael and their families were living in Jerusalem when they were...
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