Apr 9, 2020 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Now that I have been ordained an Elder in the Melchizedek Priesthood, and am no longer a Priest in the Aaronic Priesthood.. can I still exercise the keys of the ministering of angels to call upon angels? Patrick Answer Patrick,...
Apr 7, 2020 | Current issues
Question Gramps, In reading my scriptures and learning about religious history Jesus never gives any indication that the sabbath day will ever change but does state that the sabbath will be a holy worship day for as long as he exists (which is forever, ...
Apr 5, 2020 | Current issues
Question Hello, For a long time I’ve struggled with a pornography addiction. I first started using it when I was as young as 11. I used to view it a lot, but I hardly do anymore (I wish I didn’t look at it at all anymore). I turned 17 this year, and I know I...
Apr 4, 2020 | Current issues, Forgiveness
Question Gramps, When I was 4, I was repeatedly molested by my 17 year old cousin. I want to forgive him but don’t know how. I have been able to forgive him some but I don’t know how to forgive fully. Please help. Lori Answer Lori, I’m...
Apr 2, 2020 | Current issues, Second Coming
Question Gramps, I have recently pondered the walk with Christ along the the road to Emmaus. These disciples didn’t recognize him. And it made me wonder how will Christ appear to us when he returns. In the past I’d imagined him returning wearing...
Mar 29, 2020 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Just saw your page…I appreciate the views expressed and thought of a question: If I were to ask my bishop to review the contents of my “official church record” – what type of answer could I expect? I am asking as during...
Mar 28, 2020 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Does BYU funding come from my tithing donations? Dermot Answer Dermot, The quick answer to your question is yes. Which is why you will notice that the tuition amount for members is substantially less than it is for non-members. ...
Mar 27, 2020 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Has the Church’s policy on cremation changed recently? Beverlee Answer Hi Beverlee, Thank you for your question. The Church’s policy regarding cremation could be found in Handbook 2: Administering the Church(obsolete) and...
Mar 26, 2020 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I came across a question that left me stumped. Someone had asked, “If there is a God then why does he allow such horrible things to happen?” (Example: murder, rape, etc.) I realized that if anyone were to ever ask me this I would...
Mar 22, 2020 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Was Moroni a resurrected being when he came to Joseph Smith? Robin Answer Hi Robin, Thank you for your question. The answer is a clear – yes! On the Church’s website it states the following: In 1823 Moroni was sent as...
