Dec 20, 2011 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Is the discourses of Joseph Smith an approved book by the church? If so, why do we not implement it into our regular church materials? I am Samoan and this book is so cool! Elia Answer Elia, I agree that the discourses of Joseph...
Dec 19, 2011 | Babies, Current issues, Family
What is the church’s stance on in vitro fertilization? Also, what should be done with the left over embryos? Amber _____________________ Amber, The Church’s stance on in vitro fertilization has been recorded in the Church Handbook of Instruction Vol 2,...
Dec 17, 2011 | Current issues, Life's Lessons, Mormon Policy, Obedience, Temples, Worthiness
I am hearing several stories re: Foreclosure or Short Sale preventing the receipt of a Temple recommend. The Church is telling us to rid/reduce our debts. A Short Sale or a Foreclosure is a termination of a contract that can no longer be honored due to financial...
Dec 16, 2011 | Current issues
Hi Gramps- I love your site. I’ve read several questions over the years, but never asked. I was reading the New Testament today and read John 19:23 and was struck by “…now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout.” Is there a...
Dec 15, 2011 | Current issues, Word of Wisdom
Question Gramps, I’ve been a vegetarian for five years. Today in seminary, the teacher told us that we have to eat meat and that vegetarians are bad. Do I absolutely have to eat meat? I really don’t want to. Leah Answer Leah, Our health is important...
Dec 13, 2011 | God, Holy Ghost, Jesus Christ
What are the differences and similarities between Lord and God? Atinuke ___________________ Atinuke, The words Lord and God in the Old Testament are all but interchangeable, though the phrase ‘the LORD your GOD’ appears several times. Here’s my...
Dec 12, 2011 | Current issues
Gramps, I grew up being great friends with a neighbor. We dated a bit in high school, and then I moved away. After I moved a way, she started dating a guy who was a really bad influence, and got into trouble with morality and started smoking. She has since repented...
Dec 10, 2011 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I see no purpose for me being here or anywhere. Everyone tells me that God created me for a reason but I think he had a bad day or something when he made me. I just hate everything about existing. Stefanie Answer Stefanie, Instead of addressing...
Dec 9, 2011 | Divorce, Self Worth
I get the feeling like I’m looked at in a totally different light since I separated from my abusive wife and divorced her over a year ago. I have lost all the callings I once held and haven’t been called to anything since. I can no longer be an ordinance...
