Dec 6, 2020 | Book of Mormon
Question Gramps, Many critics charge that the Book of Mormon contradicts teachings from LDS leaders and other LDS scripture. Critics would sight Moroni 8:18: “For I know that God is not a partial God, neither a changeable. Critics would then cite a quote from...
Dec 5, 2020 | Current issues
Question Gramps, If the difference between the LDS Annual General Conference and the Semiannual GC is the financial and statistical report, why is one the 190th and the other the 90th? Shouldn’t it either be 190 and 95th, or 180 and the 90th? Larry...
Dec 1, 2020 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I was told I’m from the blessed Tribe of Ephraim. My question is why do I need to know that? Daveda Answer Daveda, This took a long time for me to research to find an answer that would have much meaning. The reason is that...
Nov 29, 2020 | Current issues
Question Gramps, In recently reading one of your excellent answers regarding polygamy, you mentioned that the asker must have “sufficient faith and spiritual maturity to receive an answer.” I think I have a handle on the idea of faith, and how it...
Nov 28, 2020 | Current issues, Scriptures
Question Gramps, How do you reconcile Hebrews 12:6, which says that God scourges every son that he receives (and scourging had a particularly barbaric meaning at the time), with D&C 121:42-43, which says that no power or influence can or ought to be...
Nov 26, 2020 | Current issues
Question Gramps, How can one make prayer more meaningful when they are so tired after working a late shift and all they want to do is sleep. Margaret Answer Margaret, I hear you. And unfortunately, if you’re trying to say a meaningful...
Nov 24, 2020 | Current issues, Forgiveness
Question Gramps, If a person was voluntarily excommunicated for adultery but repents with full restoration of blessings, having been faithful for over 30 years, including remarriage in the temple, is there any doctrine or conditions which would prevent that...
Nov 22, 2020 | Current issues
Question Gramps, My son is under the impression that the general authorities are just making a lot of money, and that they “know what’s going on” , but hide it from the public. -So, do the general authorities get an income for serving in...
Nov 18, 2020 | Current issues
Question Gramps, My Patriarchal Blessing tells me I’m of the House of Joseph & the House of Ephraim. That I can receive a double portion of blessings. Can a person be of two houses? What does it mean? What are my responsibilities? Cheryl Answer...
