Can those with mental disorders be forgiven of murder?

Can those with mental disorders be forgiven of murder?

Question   Gramps, My schizophrenic son killed another person and is currently in prison.  I’ve always held onto the hope that because of his mental disorder, he would eventually be made whole and forgiven in the eternities.   However, as I read D&C...
How does plurality of gods work?

How does plurality of gods work?

Question   Gramps, How does the plurality of Gods work? Paul   Answer   Paul, The concept of a plurality of gods is not entirely foreign to the Bible. In 1 Corinthians 8:5-6, the Apostle Paul states, “For though there be that are called gods,...
Are stories in the Bible literal or allegorical?

Are stories in the Bible literal or allegorical?

Question   Gramps, I heard from a seminary teacher that the stories in the Old Testament aren’t true; they are parables to teach a principle. I have always believed they were all true. Robyn   Answer   Robyn, Biblical literalism is the belief that...
How do you know if Heavenly Father has forgiven you?

How do you know if Heavenly Father has forgiven you?

Question   Gramps, Under the process of repentance, how would you know that Heavenly Father has forgiven you? Paul   Answer   Paul, Forgiveness, in a spiritual context, is not merely about absolving someone of wrongdoing; it is a transformative process...
What was the early Church’s position on slavery?

What was the early Church’s position on slavery?

Question   Gramps, What was the early Church’s stance on slavery? Leslie   Answer   Leslie, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was founded in 1830, a period marked by significant social and political upheaval in the United States. The...
What determines our situations in this life?

What determines our situations in this life?

Question   Gramps, I’ve heard that circumstances depend on what we have done before this life. Does that mean if we are born into the gospel, we were nobler in the pre-earth life? What determines our situations in this life? Mike   Answer   Mike,...
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