Dec 16, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, LDS Church
Question Gramps, Two weeks ago I attended the local Mormon Church. I was on time, neatly dressed and very respectful of my surroundings. I took a seat in back so that I could observe fully what was taking place. I must confess I enjoyed the service. I believe...
Dec 15, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Doctrine
Question Dear Gramps, Why do we speak of time and all eternity? Can eternity be subdivided? Can one be married for time and one-half of eternity? Otis Answer Dear Otis, The concepts of both time and eternity are very profound. Remembering nothing...
Dec 13, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Trials
Question Dear Gramps, My son asked me yesterday if it was acceptable for someone who was terminally ill and in severe pain and suffering to commit suicide or have assisted suicide. I gave my own opinion to him, but I wondered what you would say about it. Pat...
Dec 12, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, Can you tell me where I can find the conference address given by Joseph Smith or Brigham Young concerning Oliver Cowdery and his letter he wrote asking to come back to the Church? Thanks, Christine Answer Dear Christine,...
Dec 11, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon, Jesus Christ
Question Dear Gramps Why is Jesus Christ spoken of in the Book of Mormon as early as 559 BC? Brenda Answer Dear Brenda, You are probably referring to the use of the term, Jesus Christ, which is the English translation of the Greek translation of...
Dec 10, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I love your column and your approach to the facts. What do we know about the prophet Peleg? Where is a source to learn more? Thanks so much. Paula Answer Dear Paula, Little is known about Peleg. He is mentioned only in...
Dec 9, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon
Question Gramps, In Nephi 13:34, 13 words from the end of the chapter is the word ‘much’ of my gospel. Can you shed any light on the use of this word please? Michael Answer Michael, This passage references the coming forth of the Book...
Dec 8, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Satan
Question Hi Gramps, Did Heavenly Father sacrifice 2 sons? Jesus was sent to Earth to fulfill all righteousness and save us from our sins through his atonement and sacrificed his life for us. Had Lucifer not rebelled against our Heavenly Father in Heaven, then...
Dec 7, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Afterlife
Question Dear Gramps, I am 58 years old. I have married twice and have raised four children on my own, as both fathers chose a different path. I wasn’t raised in the church, but I became endowed after my last child was born. All my children are endowed...
Dec 6, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, God
Question Dear Gramps I have followed your site for many years and have enjoyed your comments> My question is very simple. How do we as members respond to non-members who say that it doesn’t matter who you worship we all have the same God. I don’t...
