Are church members today Masons?
Question Gramps, Are members today free masons? Gloria Answer Gloria, Yes, there are. Many of them, in fact. For many years Latter-day Saints were blackballed (literally) from membership in Utah lodges. But that was not so elsewhere. Today...
Does the 8th Article of Faith contradict what the Church teaches?
Question Gramps, The church claims the Bible to be a sacred volume of scriptures and the Word of God. However, we learn that the Bible is not correctly translated - even though there is no historical evidence to support this opinion and, unlike the Book of...
Did Oliver Cowdery see the plates prior to April 1829?
Question Dear Gramps, We are taught that the Three Witnesses (Oliver Cowdery, Martin Harris and David Whitmer) were first given a view of the gold plates in June 1829, when the angel Moroni showed them unto them. If that is so, then how did Oliver have his...
What does it mean to part the veil and can I do it?
Question Gramps, What does it mean to part the veil? And how can I part the veil? Is it more than prayer? Is it as simple (but complex) as striving to fulfill all your covenants? What happens when the veil is parted? Does it allude to having heavens help? Is it...
Is there any scriptural support for our temple ceremonies?
Question Hey Gramps, I've been studying more of the Old Testament and I was really looking for scriptural support for our temple ordinances but I can't really find it. There are ritual cleansings and anointing with oil but I can't find anything about our temple...
Why aren’t Bishops paid as instructed in the Doctrine and Covenants?
Question Gramps, Why aren’t Bishops and their counselors paid as instructed by the Lord in D&C 42:71-73 ? Kathryn Answer Kathryn, Thank you for asking this question. It is an often misinterpreted verse resulting in the confusion you're now...
Will Christ stand for me if I haven’t been faithful to my covenants?
Question Gramps, I have been a member for many years baptized as a child. But only active for the last several years. Will Christ stand for me if I have not been faithful to my covenants? Norman Answer Norman, As I understand your question, there...
Should my son take off his black nail polish while passing the Sacrament?
Question Gramps, My teenage son has started painting his fingernails and toes black. He’s not gay. Apparently it’s a fashion trend. I’m a 49 year old parent, so I don’t feel as though I’m THAT “old-fashioned” when it comes to knowing when I should pick my...
How do we explain to a person that America is now Zion?
Question Gramps, When are the Gentiles and the Jews going to be gathered? Is it soon or are they already being gathered? In Isaiah it says that Zion will be gathered in Jerusalem. If Jerusalem is Zion how is America chosen to be the new Zion? How do we...
How can water be divided by water as recorded in the Bible?
Question Gramps, Then God said, “Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.” Thus God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the...
How can I love a very dysfunctional and toxic family?
Question Gramps, I come from a very dysfunctional and toxic family. I’m sincerely trying to love them and be forgiving but I honestly would rather keep them at a distance. Thinking about having to be together forever with them sounds terrible. Any advice?...
What is the difference between Communism and Law of Consecration?
Question Gramps, What is the difference between Communism and the Law of Consecration? Thank you. Ryan Answer Ryan, There are essentially two meanings of the word "Communism." All property being owned commonly (i.e. everyone owns everything). The...
What is the Church’s interpretation of Jesus’ counsel to the rich young man?
Question Gramps, What is the churches interpretation of the meaning of Jesus' council to the rich young man. Some take his counsel to sell all as a more literal lesson on charity. Others talk about it's more about where our hearts are. I can't seem to find...
Where does a person go to find out if someone’s temple work was already done?
Question Gramps, Where does a person go to find out if the temple work was done in different places? It looks like my GGF and GGM work was done in 1965, 1975, and 1981 by different families. Sherri Answer Dear Sherri, How wonderful that your...
What percentage of obedience do I need for eternal salvation?
Question Dear Gramps, President Thomas S. Monson teaches that it is easier to obey commandments 100 percent of the time than 98 percent of the time. I seem only to be able to manage no better than 50/50. Are you Gramps able to obey commandments 100 percent of...
Why is there no communication when I pray in the name of Jesus Christ?
Question Gramps, When I push the button and turn on my computer, the screen activates. And I can have communication with someone on the other side of the world, potentially in minutes. So why, when I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, there is no communication?...
Can you help me understand the changes to Malachi 4 and why 3 Nephi 25 doesn’t coincide?
Question Hey Gramps, If Moroni changed parts of Malachi ch. 4 when he visited young Joseph, why doesn't 3 Nephi 25 coincide w those changes instead of being exactly as quoted in the Bible? Thank-you. Kiley Answer Dear Kiley, When Jesus visited the...
How was it possible for Melchizedek to exist without parents?
Question Gramps, In Hebrews chapter 7 the author writes about the life of the priest Melchizedek. Verse 3 of that same chapter tells us that Melchizedek is "Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but...
Is a prayer given while kneeling more powerful?
Question Gramps, Is a prayer offered kneeling from an individual more powerful than on offered sitting? I was told that it was by my sister in law. If that be the case does that mean that blessings given by priesthood standing aren't as powerful? I am really...
Should you only get one blessing for an illness?
Question Gramps, I have been told that you should only get one blessing for an illness and that you just have to have faith in it. Is this true? Does this mean that if you are given a blessing to start a new school year, job, or new calling you shouldn't ask...
If the U.S. 1st Amendment was banned, would the Church follow it?
Question Gramps, If the United States government were to ever overthrow the First Amendment and pass a law that banned Latter-day Saints from practicing our religion, would the church obey that law? Brad Answer Brad, That is an interesting...
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