Dec 13, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Why is the US National Anthem included in the LDS hymnbook? Does it mean that the national anthems of other countries are less worthy (for want of a better word) to be included? Jose Answer Dear Jose, I had to do a little research...
Dec 10, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Why did Christ have to go through all that suffering? I mean, why was that; Gethsemane, and the cross, the process selected to save us from the fall and its effects? I know that it is similar to animal sacrifices in the Old Testament. But why...
Dec 9, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I am struggling. I have loved this church for most of my life. I still love it. I am just so confused. We are told the prophets will never lead us astray. However now our leaders are disavowing things that were taught as doctrine and saying...
Dec 8, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I was wondering if the use of incense sticks is considered smoking and therefore against the Word of Wisdom? Julia Answer Julia, This is an interesting question. Elder Boyd K. Packer said, “Members write in asking if this...
Dec 8, 2014 | Current issues
Question Dearest Gramps, Is partaking of chai tea against the Word of Wisdom? Lisa Answer Hi Lisa, According to this Wikipedia article, chai tea is made by putting various herbs and spices in black tea. It’s therefore just a type of regular...
Dec 7, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, It seems to me we had agency during our pre earth life. What is the difference between the agency we exercised in the pre earth life and our agency here on earth? Kari Answer Dear Keri, It’s hard to know for sure since we...
Dec 6, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Sometimes on Sundays, my parents ask me and my siblings to do chores and sometimes we go get food even if we have enough food. So I am just confused. Although I do all of my chores on Saturday, I am just not sure what to do. I was thinking...
Dec 5, 2014 | Current issues
Question Hey Gramps, I looked for the answer on the site but couldn’t find it. As an Aaronic Priesthood kid I was always told that if someone didn’t hear the whole prayer I shouldn’t take the sacrament. Through the years I’ve received...
Dec 4, 2014 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I’ve read some of your articles regarding polygamy in the church. They answered some of my questions but I’ve read some stuff recently that the Church has released and I can’t shake this heavy feeling weighing on me....
Dec 2, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, How should we respond to an atheist who insults religion and the moral standards of God? Tracie Answer Tracie, The best way to respond against revilers is usually the same way Jesus responded to the corrupt King Herod, who...
