Jun 14, 2014 | Current issues
Question Hi Gramps. I have come across what is called the “Ang Aklatan”, or “the library” in Tagalog. It claims to be a record of the ancient inhabitants of the Phillipines. I have glanced over some of the content, and it is very...
Jun 13, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I have many good friends who have tattoos and they are non-members, but I know that some of them would like to join the church, they are really great people and I have always had that concern because once I heard a member of the church who had...
Jun 12, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Did Nephi live to meet Jesus?Jerry Answer Dear Jerry, I can see where your confusion comes from. The name of Nephi is the Book of Mormon version of John Smith. It seems like you can’t read many pages without seeing it pop...
Jun 11, 2014 | Current issues, Word of Wisdom
Question Gramps, I have a hard time understanding the reasoning behind coffee and tea not being allowed. I have a friend who left the church because of this. I just don’t get how coffee isn’t allowed but energy drinks and other things are. Sam...
Jun 10, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, If I’ve opened a fast, what are the consequences if I forget that I’m fasting and then eat something? Chris Answer Hi Chris, Let’s take a moment and consider the purposes of fasting. First, we are showing...
Jun 7, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Why is it required to learn the issues related to the ceremony of endowment if eventually some of us might be unable to remember? Does it mean we will not be allowed to pass the angels? Thank you Gramps. Luis Answer Luis,In the...
Jun 6, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I have been a member for years, in that time I haven’t gone a month without hearing a talk on tithing. The scripture from Malachi is always used. I’ve read all of he questions and answers on the site in regarding tithing. I get the...
Jun 5, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I have struggled for years over this question. I have discussed it with priesthood leaders and even written Thomas S. Monson on the subject and have never once received even a close answer so I hope you can help me understand. Tempe interview...
Jun 2, 2014 | Current issues, God
Question Gramps, In the book of Alma, Amulek says that “this life is the time for men to prepare to meet God”. I always thought that we lived with God in the pre-mortal life. If so, haven’t we met him already? Why did he send us away just...
Jun 1, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Is there a reason that some souls are chosen to be raised in affluent homes that can afford a high-level education and to parents that genuinely care about the child, and some into poverty, abuse, and suffering from the moment they exit the...
