Apr 11, 2018 | Current issues, Sealings
Question Gramps, My parents divorced when I was 7. A few years later, both married other people. My mom and stepfather joined the church. My stepfather died of cancer 3 months after his baptism and my mom chose to be sealed to him a year later. My dad passed...
Apr 10, 2018 | Creation, Current issues
Question Gramps, While reading in Moses Chapter 1 I noticed it states: 37 And the Lord God spake unto Moses, saying: The heavens, they are many, and they cannot be numbered unto man; but they are numbered unto me, for they are mine. 38 And as one earth shall...
Apr 9, 2018 | Current issues, Sin
Question Gramps, At our recent General Conference Elder Cook used the term non consensual sin. I’m very confused by this. What is non consensual sin. If it’s non consensual like abuse or rape surely that is not a sin on the victim. Did he just get a bit...
Apr 8, 2018 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, If Jesus Christ has paid the price for my sins through an “infinite” atonement, then is it unjust for me to have to also pay a civil penalty for a sin in this life? For example, if I get a speeding ticket, doesn’t...
Apr 7, 2018 | Current issues
Question Gramps, How do our church leaders get so much done? It seems like they do not sleep. Peter Answer Dear Peter, Let’s think about their job for a minute. Virtually non stop travel, speeches, pastoral counseling, media relations, dealing...
Apr 5, 2018 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I’m a young adult and was wondering if it’s okay to go camping overnight with someone while dating them. We wouldn’t sleep together but near each other and it’s just the two of us, no one else. Is this inappropriate or...
Apr 2, 2018 | Current issues
Question Gramps, The 12 apostles in Jerusalem wrote many epistles to the saints. The 12 disciples in America never wrote anything (at least that we know of). Any explanation would be helpful. Kane Answer Kane, There really wasn’t a reason...
Apr 1, 2018 | Current issues
Question Hi Gramps! I was wondering what your thoughts were regarding church discipline for minors, specifically victims of sexual assault? In some cases, victims of abuse and sexual assault of all ages are barred from taking the sacrament and subjected to a...
Mar 31, 2018 | Family, Priesthood
Question Dear Gramps, I have been a member of the Mormon Church for a few years now. I had a discussion with a friend that asked me a question and I didn’t know exactly how to answer. I hope you can help me. In which things should a woman be obedient to a man?...
