Nov 6, 2013 | Current issues, Sabbath Day
Question Dear Gramps, We moved to the UK, and my daughters have been training for a dance program for 3 months and we have just learned the program will be on a Sunday. Turns out virtually all sporting games, swim meets, competitions in general are held on...
Nov 4, 2013 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I hold a Relief Society Book Club in San Diego, CA. I feel terrible because I recommended our group read Joseph Smith Rough Stone Rolling by Richard Lyman Bushman. I just finished reading it and I think it is likely to weaken testimonies of the...
Nov 3, 2013 | Current issues
Question Hi Gramps, My Mormon friend directed me to your website for answers. So I have had a look at the rich repository to many of my questions. I noted your answer in two similar questions to “Why was the Sabbath day changed from Saturday to...
Nov 2, 2013 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Presently we are all of different races and skin color. In the pre-mortal life were we all the same skin color? Question by a youth. Celestial Answer Dear Celestial, I must first compliment your parents on their taste in...
Oct 27, 2013 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Will the people who followed Satan in the pre-mortal life be given a second chance? Such as, after they left, they immediately regretted it and they wanted to go back, Would they receive a second chance at life? Joey Answer Joey,...
Oct 24, 2013 | Afterlife, Current issues
Question Hi Gramps, You have me somewhat confused. Today when I began reading questions from others to you there was one entitled “Earthbound Spirits” where you answered the question that all spirits go to either paradise or spirit prison...
Oct 18, 2013 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I was reading 3rd Nephi Chapter 28 during morning scripture study and noticed the disciples were separated into two groups based on the request from Christ. In verse 4 the nine disciples are promised Christ’s kingdom and in verse 10 the three...
Oct 15, 2013 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Why wasn’t the Priesthood passed onto righteous males by the Apostles so the Church could have kept on going? Karen Answer Dear Karen, The Great Apostasy reflects both a loss of authority and a loss of truth. These two are...
Oct 14, 2013 | Current issues, Miscellaneous
Question Dear Gramps, Are Buddhist beliefs anti to Christian beliefs? Diane Answer Diane, President Gordon B. Hinckley gave a talk which had the following statement: “We invite all, the whole earth, to listen to this account and take measure...
Oct 12, 2013 | Current issues
Question Gramps, My husband has been texting a woman incessantly for 1.5 months. They have been in contact through Facebook, email and sometimes skyping but mainly texting. He texts her from work and then comes home and texts her for 4-5 hours every day. He...
