Mar 29, 2020 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Just saw your page…I appreciate the views expressed and thought of a question: If I were to ask my bishop to review the contents of my “official church record” – what type of answer could I expect? I am asking as during...
Mar 28, 2020 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Does BYU funding come from my tithing donations? Dermot Answer Dermot, The quick answer to your question is yes. Which is why you will notice that the tuition amount for members is substantially less than it is for non-members. ...
Mar 27, 2020 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Has the Church’s policy on cremation changed recently? Beverlee Answer Hi Beverlee, Thank you for your question. The Church’s policy regarding cremation could be found in Handbook 2: Administering the Church(obsolete) and...
Mar 26, 2020 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I came across a question that left me stumped. Someone had asked, “If there is a God then why does he allow such horrible things to happen?” (Example: murder, rape, etc.) I realized that if anyone were to ever ask me this I would...
Mar 24, 2020 | Priesthood
Question Gramps, I grew up being taught that men have the Priesthood. That is why we get chewed out during Priesthood session to be more righteous, living to be worthy of it, etc. We are conferred and ordained to an office, etc. The Church has lately done all...
Mar 22, 2020 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Was Moroni a resurrected being when he came to Joseph Smith? Robin Answer Hi Robin, Thank you for your question. The answer is a clear – yes! On the Church’s website it states the following: In 1823 Moroni was sent as...
Mar 21, 2020 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I’ve been wondering about the conditions in spirit paradise, mainly are spirits there able to be tempted by Satan, and other wicked influences? Also, will all spirits in spirit paradise be eventually exalted after the Resurrection? Mike ...
Mar 17, 2020 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I have been studying lately many experiences that apostles of the church have had while they have been preaching the gospel. Especially the experiences of Heber C. Kimball when he preached in England. There are many instances where Satan has...
Mar 15, 2020 | Current issues
Question Gramps, What does it mean, “For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still”? Why is it repeated so many times and always seems contradictory? Beatrice Answer Beatrice, Thanks for the question,...
