Mar 1, 2008 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Creation, Natural Phenomena
Gramps, Does the Mormon Church accept the Theory of Evolution? Amy, from Arizona Dear Amy, First, a general statement. In the Doctrine and Covenants we are told to teach one another of many things— And I give unto you a commandment that you shall teach one another the...
Mar 1, 2008 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Depression
Question Dear Gramps, I suffered from depression after my first child and was put on Zoloft. Things got better and after a year or so, I got off the medication. Now, (after my 3rd child) I’m diagnosed with dithsemnia– depression. I’m on Zoloft again. My...
Mar 1, 2008 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Natural Phenomena
Dear Gramps, Could you explain how quantum theory can interface with Heavenly Father’s plan or is our knowledge so limited in that realm that understanding or trying to explain might be too hard. I’ve often wondered about this and how Heavenly Father KNOWS what will...
Feb 28, 2008 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History
Dear Gramps, Did the Lord Translate/Transfigure Joseph Smith at the time of his first vision. The scripture says no man can see God with his natural eye an live. Moses, the Brother of Jared and others that saw or spoke with the Lord mention not seeing with their...
Feb 27, 2008 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Education, Faith
Gramps, I agree with the existence of the scientific method and the theological method of gaining information, but why do we have to choose the results of one method over the other when we are testing the source of the Holy Spirit in this case? Sebastian Dear...
Feb 26, 2008 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Current issues, God
Question Gramps, I was wondering why in the Old Testament God sounds mean, cruel, and his continence is almost with childlike jealousy. The God I have been taught about all these years is a kind loving father who loves me and wants me to be happy. One who will...
Feb 25, 2008 | AAAA AskGramps Website, LDS Church
Question Gramps, I admire what the Mormon Church stands for and the principles that is promotes in our society. I believe in an intelligent supreme power or force. What I cannot comprehend is the Mormon church saying that it is the only completely true church....
Feb 24, 2008 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History, Mormon Policy, Priesthood
Dear Gramps,I recently received your new book, and know it will provide me with many hours of “pondering” the new (to me) ideas I found there. I also greatly enjoy the “Ask Gramps” section @ LDS Events. I heard about a Saint of African decent, Elijah Able, who...
Feb 22, 2008 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Health, Mormon Policy, Word of Wisdom
Gramps,What is the general council’s word on decaffeinated coffee, decaffeinated Coke and Pepsi? Ruth, from California Dear Ruth, Tea, coffee, alcohol and tobacco are against the Word of Wisdom. I am continually amazed at how people try to split hairs and walk...
Feb 21, 2008 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Health, Word of Wisdom
Gramps, Is it true that caffeine is considered a drug? Why? Jess, from Pennsylvania Dear Jess, Caffeine is considered a drug because it is addictive and has specific adverse effects on the body. The Medical Encyclopedia lists the following symptoms from...
