Feb 19, 2012 | Book of Mormon, Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, Abinadi talks about the resurrection (Mosiah 16) in the past tense. It doesn’t happen for over 160 years. Am I reading it wrong? Thanks for your help! Mike Answer Mike, It looks like you missed one key verse. In Mosiah 16:6, Abinidi says...
Feb 17, 2012 | Natural Phenomena
Question Gramps, I was just wondering, what do you think of crop circles? Any answer would be welcomed. Thanks! Curiosity Answer Curiosity, I think they’re one of two things: 1. Beautiful designs laid out on a massive scale by intelligent,...
Feb 16, 2012 | Current issues
Question Gramps, What does the LDS Church say about PG-13 movies? Debbie Answer Debbie, A long time ago, the church stopped referencing the rating system for movies. The reason is simple; what was PG-13 years ago is PG or G rated now. What may have been R or...
Feb 15, 2012 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I was previously sealed to my ex-wife. I have remarried and am also sealed to my current wife. I am in the process of trying to get my sealing cancelled to my ex-wife. I have heard different points of view that I should let the sealing alone...
Feb 14, 2012 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I’ve wondered for some time if there is anything written about what individuals duties or responsibilities would be in the afterlife if they only attained a terrestrial or telestial glory. I’ve heard the term “ministering...
Feb 13, 2012 | Bible, Current issues
Question Gramps, When Satan tempts Adam and Eve in the garden does he actually take on the form of a snake or is that allegorical? Dan Answer Dan, I believe there are many things allegorical about the events, people and animals, and the text of the story about...
Feb 12, 2012 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Should you tithe on life insurance death benefits? Karen Answer Karen, There are many instances where paying tithing on what can seem like a windfall, is very appropriate. The sale of a home with significant appreciation, should...
Feb 11, 2012 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Last year I went to a Christmas Eve service with my wife (a member along with me) and my family (not members) at their local Presbyterian church. I wasn’t sure whether it would be appropriate or not to take their communion (grape juice,...
Feb 10, 2012 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, During a prayer when I was 15 an evil spirit came into my room, stood next to my bed and hovered over me for what felt like an hour. It made me frozen in fear, I felt all hot and sweaty, my heart racing. I tried raising my hand to the square to...
Feb 9, 2012 | Current issues
Question Gramps, If a person goes to paradise, can they end up in any glory other than the celestial kingdom? Val Answer Val, The short answer is yes; those who are in paradise can inherit any of the three degrees of glory after the final judgement. You see,...
