Dec 19, 2012 | Current issues
In the text of the Word of Wisdom it says that it is specifically “not by way of commandment.” Which tells me that though it’s a good idea to follow the Word of Wisdom, the Lord does not require it. After all, He’s never shown any resistance to...
Dec 18, 2012 | Current issues
I just read on a post about cavemen that you said the theory of evolution could be God’s will. How can that be when the theory of evolution preaches that death and natural selection brought about man while the scriptures teach that man brought death to the...
Dec 16, 2012 | Current issues
Hi Gramps, Just curious to know how the Fall of Adam would have affected the other planets. I understand that with the fall, the earth became a Telestial state. What I am mostly curious about is, if Adam and Eve were the first to be put on this planet and the fall...
Dec 15, 2012 | Current issues
If Satan lived in the pre-mortal world and knew of the plan of Salvation. Why does he play along? By tempting man and opposing God, he only reinforces free will and becomes the necessary evil. Certainly Satan knows he is a part of the plan, right? Steven...
Dec 14, 2012 | Current issues, Mormon Doctrine
Does the Mormon church support Joel Skousen? Brandon ____________ Hello Brandon, The Mormon Church does not officially support any author whether they be Mormon or non-Mormon. Individual leaders, or lay members, may support the author, but this does not reflect the...
Dec 13, 2012 | Current issues
This scripture (at face value) seems to imply that some of them would not die until He comes back again (second coming). What does it really mean? Joe ___________ Dear Joe, You pretty much have the correct meaning. The apostle John was transfigured and never tasted...
Dec 11, 2012 | Current issues
Dear Gramps, I am in the process of getting divorced. My husband was abusive verbally, emotionally and physically and is also an alcoholic. We went to two different marriage counselors and tried many other avenues to get him help and he would always return to drinking...
Dec 9, 2012 | Current issues
Dear Gramps, I am a convert to the LDS Church. I was ordained to the office of a Priest shortly after I was baptized and then later I was ordained to the office of the Melchizedek Priesthood. I am trying to trace my Priesthood line of Authority. I contacted the...
Dec 8, 2012 | Current issues
I have been a member my whole life, and became active in 2007 due witnessing a pure and wondrous miracle. I became sealed within the Temple in 2009 and have enjoyed my time within the church and being active. As time went on, I have feel unworthy, habits I thought I...
Dec 6, 2012 | Current issues
What is the soul? Henry ______________ Henry, The Doctrine and Covenants defines the soul as “the spirit and the body” and adds that “the resurrection from the dead is the redemption of the soul” (88:15-16). -Gramps...