Apr 5, 2018 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I’m a young adult and was wondering if it’s okay to go camping overnight with someone while dating them. We wouldn’t sleep together but near each other and it’s just the two of us, no one else. Is this inappropriate or...
Apr 3, 2018 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, My friend say Mormon rejoice in Adam’s transgression and my friend say only the ungodly people will rejoice in sinful things, so is he right? John Answer Dear John, You must not be concerned about attempts of those who do not...
Apr 2, 2018 | Current issues
Question Gramps, The 12 apostles in Jerusalem wrote many epistles to the saints. The 12 disciples in America never wrote anything (at least that we know of). Any explanation would be helpful. Kane Answer Kane, There really wasn’t a reason...
Apr 1, 2018 | Current issues
Question Hi Gramps! I was wondering what your thoughts were regarding church discipline for minors, specifically victims of sexual assault? In some cases, victims of abuse and sexual assault of all ages are barred from taking the sacrament and subjected to a...
Mar 30, 2018 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Does the church believe the spirit enters the body at conception? I’ve read that science says life begins 18 days after. I have a friend who miscarried at about 6-8 weeks. Would the spirit of that embryo be given to her in the next...
Mar 29, 2018 | Current issues, Word of Wisdom
Question Gramps, An investigator had a health concern and she was prescribed by her doctor to drink coffee with her medicines at least once a day. Is she allowed to be baptized and receive a temple recommend in the future without giving up coffee? Or will she...
Mar 28, 2018 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I have read about the ordinance of Calling and Election, and Second Comforter – the what and why’s of this. But I have never found the “hows”. How is this done? Are you recommended by your priesthood leader? Is this...
Mar 27, 2018 | Current issues
Question Gramps, How you answer this question will determine whether I move forward with my conversion process or stop it. What is the OFFICIAL teaching of the church in regard to homosexuality? Does the church support, condone, accept the practices of...
Mar 26, 2018 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, Does God have a sense of humor? Sebastian Answer Dear Sebastian, To attempt to answer that question, it would seem appropriate to first come to a consensus of what humor is. Let me try a little development on that point. In...
Mar 25, 2018 | Current issues, Prophets
Question Dear Gramps, Should you always agree with what a prophet says automatically or should you pray about it? I heard that Brigham Young said don’t take my word for it, pray about it. I do understand that he can speak as a prophet and as a man, but how do...
