Sep 17, 2018 | Current issues, Mormon Policy
Gramps, Why is it that Church Authorities do not place the same emphasis on viewing violence and brutality in media as that with pornography? We never hear of the dangers and evils that this causes our society. Violence and brutality are in direct opposition to what...
Aug 12, 2018 | Current issues
Question Gramps, For many years now I’ve been denied attending the temple which has caused a lot of anger towards the church. It’s been a childhood goal to go thru with my kids and husband. I’ve missed the opportunity taking 3 kids now. 3 are...
Mar 27, 2018 | Homosexuality
Question Gramps, How you answer this question will determine whether I move forward with my conversion process or stop it. What is the OFFICIAL teaching of the church in regard to homosexuality? Does the church support, condone, accept the practices of...
Feb 8, 2018 | God, Homosexuality
Question Dear Gramps, I need your help and I haven’t been to church in years. First, let me say that I’m very sorry that I feel this way but I’m very angry and bitter with Heavenly Father. I’m a homosexual. I didn’t ask for these feelings, yet I feel like I’ve been...
Dec 14, 2017 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I would like to know the exact way the Prophet Joseph translated the Book of Mormon. For instance, I read that at first he used a seer stone instead of the Urim and Thummim which he placed in his hat and buried his face into the hat to block...
Dec 12, 2017 | 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, Perhaps you are...
Dec 10, 2017 | 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 Genesis and...
Dec 5, 2017 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, Could you possibly explain what is meant by the following phrase (I’m paraphrasing) “Take upon the Lord’s yoke for it is light.” Thank you, Charlene Answer Dear Charlene, As I’m sure you know, a yoke is a bar or frame by which two draft...
