Why did the original Doctrine & Covenants change from teaching monogamy to including polygamy?
Question Gramps, Why was section 101 of the original printing of the D&C changed regarding monogamy vs polygamy? Specifically, verse 4, which states that we do not believe in polygamy. Also, why were early church leaders practicing polygamy while our own...
Do the Methodist Church and the LDS Church have any similarities between them?
Question Gramps, During his investigation of a church to join and the First Vision as a 14-year-old, Joseph Smith said that “in process of time [his] mind became somewhat partial to the Methodist sect, and [he] felt some desire to be united with them” (Joseph...
Will black people become white when they reach heaven?
Question Gramps, Will black people become white when they reach heaven, or after the resurrection? Michele Answer Michele, I will admit that I was quite taken aback and felt a slight cringe at the question. I will attempt to answer it in the same...
What happened to the fish and sea creatures during Noah’s flood?
Question Gramps, What happened to the fish and sea creatures during the flood? Noah doesn't mention them. Do we just assume they survived because they were in the water? Peggy Answer Peggy, Latter-day Saint doctrine doesn't provide an official...
Who are the noble and great ones?
Question Gramps, Abraham was told he was among the noble. Who are the noble spirits? How do we know if we are among the noble? Shasta Answer Shasta, One of the most fascinating passages in scripture is found in the Book of Abraham. Before Abraham...
Why the discrepancy between the Book of Mormon “heaven and hell” and 3 kingdoms of glory?
Question Gramps, I’m trying to better understand a discrepancy I’ve noticed between the explicitly clear teachings in The Book of Mormon and modern teachings about after judgment. The Book of Mormon very clearly teaches that there is a heaven and there is a...
Is it appropriate to host an online Come, Follow Me discussion?
Question Gramps, I created a group chat on Messenger, and we discuss Come, Follow Me weekly. We do a live discussion online. I am not a set-apart teacher of the ward. Is this prohibited? My bishop says it is prohibited. I did not use the Church's name in our...
What is the difference between doctrine and principles?
Question Gramps, I know that doctrine and principles are different. I was wondering the following: 1) What is our key doctrine? 2) What are gospel principles? 3) What is the difference between doctrine and principles? Jarom Answer Jarom, When we...
Was climate change ever prophesied?
Question Gramps, Was climate change ever prophesied in scripture or by modern-day prophets? Avery Answer Avery, This is an interesting question because the phrase "climate change" is modern, but the idea of significant changes in the earth's...
Did any of Emma Smith’s family ever join the Church?
Question Gramps, As far as you know, are there descendants of Joseph Smith's in-laws (Emma's parents and siblings; maybe even cousins) who were baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in their mortal lives? Albert Answer ...
