Aug 20, 2016 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Lately I’ve come upon another website while researching the Joseph Smith papers. Evidence they present based off historical documents from the Church history and journals are incredibly compelling. However, I truly want to believe the...
Aug 19, 2016 | Current issues
Question Gramps, What is church policy as pertaining to members bringing their pets to church? Ray Answer Hi Ray, Guidelines for Use of Meetinghouses as Emergency Shelters Manual states: “Pets, other than service animals, are not allowed in...
Aug 16, 2016 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Are missionaries allowed to be in the prayer circle in the temple and if not why? Dean Answer Hi Dean, Thank you for your question: Are missionaries allowed to participate in temple prayer circles? Having spoken with several...
Aug 15, 2016 | Current issues, LDS Church
Question Gramps, Considering the fact that certain vaccines require aborted fetal matter to be made, how does the Church support vaccines while condemning abortion? Richard Answer Hello Richard, The question submitted offers an intriguing...
Aug 7, 2016 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Hi. I have only been in the LDS church for 2 years and my boyfriend just a few weeks. We just started dating and have talked about getting married. We both have been divorced and have kids. We do not live together and are keeping the law of...
Aug 2, 2016 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, Why does music bring the spirit when we sing a hymn? Is it because of the words, the intent by singing, or is it something else? Thank you and I hope to hear your thoughts. Kimo’s Answer Dear Kimo’s, Thank you...
Aug 1, 2016 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, Your recent answer to “What will happen to the temples during the Second Coming?” deeply alarmed me as I’ve never considered it possible in our day. Will the persecution of the early days of the Church truly return...
Jul 31, 2016 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I have same-sex attraction but I haven’t and never will act upon it. Do I need to confess this same-sex attraction to my bishop? James Answer Dear James, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has taken the...
Jul 29, 2016 | Current issues, Sacrament
Question Gramps, Why does the bread represent the body of Christ and why do we eat it while it represents the body of Christ? Scott Answer Scott, It is always a good thing to ponder the symbolism of the ordinances we perform. It helps to...
Jul 28, 2016 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Right now I’ve left the Church and want to go back but it’s hard for me to read scriptures and understand their meaning. It’s even harder for me to apply the principles in the Book of Mormon. How do I get past this stump?...
