Jul 15, 2012 | Current issues
Question Gramps, After Nephi built the boat they sailed to the Promised Land. Where is the Promised Land? Barbara Answer Barbara, The idea of a promised land is an interesting one. Several times the LORD gave a promised land to those who followed...
Jul 14, 2012 | Current issues
Do I have to confess to my bishop if I ate coffee desert? I ordered it but didnt know it had coffee in it until after I ordered it. If I didnt eat it it’s a waste of money. josh __________ Josh, When it comes to the Word of Wisdom, which this would fall under,...
Jul 11, 2012 | Current issues, Health, Self Worth
Dear gramps, I am 19 years old and currently trying to return back to church. I’ve been less active for 5 years. In the time I was away I got two tattoos on my wrists. My question gramps is what does the average church member think about tattoos? Sometimes I...
Jul 8, 2012 | Current issues
My wife says the “NIV” translation of the OT and NT is not valid. Where is it stated that the LDS Church sanctations/authorizes the KJV? Please help me! Sincerely, Vic ______________ Vic, The LDS edition of the King James Version of the Bible is unique in...
Jul 3, 2012 | Current issues
Question Gramps, There have been several Hollywood action movies about the Ark of the Covenant. What exactly was the Ark of the Covenant and what happened to it? Ron Answer Ron, The Ark of the Covenant was a specifically designed container that...
Jun 30, 2012 | Current issues
Why so often when members fall away do they become so bitter and seek to destroy others’ faith in the church. It is as though they become a different person with completely different values. It breaks my heart. Julie ___________ Julie, To answer this as I think...
Jun 29, 2012 | Current issues
Should all church members proselyte? Doris ___________ Doris, For several years we have been told “every member a missionary”. What I take from this is that we are all expected to have the spirit of missionary work within us, but we are not expected to go...
Jun 25, 2012 | Current issues
Question Gramps, While Jesus was living on earth, was he both human and divine or did he set aside his divinity when he was born of Mary? Virginia Answer Virginia, When topics like this come up, I usually try to find out exactly what is meant by...
Jun 22, 2012 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Is this a Wasatch front myth? It seems that I was taught that the name of the Church prophet at the time the Savior comes will be David. So, of course, I’m looking at David A. Bednar wondering. Jan Answer Jan, The closest...
Jun 18, 2012 | Current issues, Mormon Policy
I am the Primary president and we are going to have a practice for the children’s program in the chapel. Do they need to wear Sunday dress or not? We will be eating afterwards in the gym. Vicky _____________ Vicky, I would think Sunday dress would be appropriate...
