Feb 12, 2025 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I recently heard that Brigham Young ordained his 11-year-old son, John Willard Young, as an Apostle to have John become Prophet due to seniority (at a later date). If this is true, why would a current prophet ordain an 11-year-old? Does this...
Sep 13, 2024 | Religious Freedom
Question Gramps, What can we do to promote and preserve religious freedom where we live? Weena Answer Weena, Religious freedom is defined as the right of individuals to practice their faith without interference or oppression. It is a cornerstone...
Sep 3, 2024 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Should we allow TV shows that depict some characters as LGBTQ in our homes? DG Answer DG, In today’s world, media representation plays an essential role in shaping societal attitudes and norms. As families sit down to enjoy...
Mar 6, 2024 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Where in the scriptures does it say that Satan is a spirit son of God? I can’t find one scripture. My daughter is questioning our beliefs and all I find is that he is an “angel.” Marianne Answer Dear Marianne,...
Aug 4, 2021 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Homosexuality
Question Gramps, Our temple is going to have a open house before the dedication. The local group directing this is planning a special guest tour just for LGBTQ leaders and LGBTQ opinion leaders. I am struggling with this. Why not have a special tour for...
Dec 5, 2020 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 3, 2020 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues
Question Gramps, Have the Brethren ever said anything about having firearms for self-defense in the home? Pam Answer Dear Pam, Here is a link to a FairMormon discussion for your consideration. Consider the following as well, from History of the...
Aug 8, 2020 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues
Question Gramps, The Church takes neutral ground regarding political parties, but tells us we should vote. What do we do when all candidate choices are corrupt. King Mosiah warned us that “if the time comes that the voice of the people doth choose...
Aug 1, 2020 | AAAA AskGramps Website, pornography, Youth Issues
Question Gramps, I’m 14 years old. I guess I was never really taught that pornography was bad, cause I have always wanted to view it. But now that I have been for about a year… I know it as to stop, and I’d rather cut it off at an early age...
