Dec 13, 2017 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, My son asked me yesterday if it was acceptable for someone who was terminally ill and in severe pain and suffering to commit suicide or have assisted suicide. I gave my own opinion to him, but I wondered what you would say about it. Pat...
Dec 12, 2017 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, Can you tell me where I can find the conference address given by Joseph Smith or Brigham Young concerning Oliver Cowdery and his letter he wrote asking to come back to the Church? Thanks, Christine Answer Dear Christine,...
Dec 10, 2017 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I love your column and your approach to the facts. What do we know about the prophet Peleg? Where is a source to learn more? Thanks so much. Paula Answer Dear Paula, Little is known about Peleg. He is mentioned only in...
Dec 9, 2017 | Book of Mormon, Current issues
Question Gramps, In Nephi 13:34, 13 words from the end of the chapter is the word ‘much’ of my gospel. Can you shed any light on the use of this word please? Michael Answer Michael, This passage references the coming forth of the Book...
Dec 8, 2017 | Current issues
Question Hi Gramps, Did Heavenly Father sacrifice 2 sons? Jesus was sent to Earth to fulfill all righteousness and save us from our sins through his atonement and sacrificed his life for us. Had Lucifer not rebelled against our Heavenly Father in Heaven, then...
Dec 7, 2017 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I am 58 years old. I have married twice and have raised four children on my own, as both fathers chose a different path. I wasn’t raised in the church, but I became endowed after my last child was born. All my children are endowed...
Dec 6, 2017 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps I have followed your site for many years and have enjoyed your comments> My question is very simple. How do we as members respond to non-members who say that it doesn’t matter who you worship we all have the same God. I don’t...
Dec 5, 2017 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, Could you possibly explain what is meant by the following phrase (I’m paraphrasing) “Take upon the Lord’s yoke for it is light.” Thank you, Charlene Answer Dear Charlene, As I’m sure you know, a yoke is a bar or frame by...
Dec 4, 2017 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I understand the official (or only) version of the Bible used by the LDS Church is the King James version and only if it has been interpreted correctly. Where is the line drawn for correct interpretation of the Bible? Could you please...
Dec 3, 2017 | Current issues
Question Hi Gramps, I so enjoy learning from your letters, but I have something I need help with. Kids, who are not members of the Mormon Church, Kids that are angry, and insist that one daughter, born of us, is more important than the nephew we raised as a...
