Jan 3, 2016 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Why do the evil wrongdoers always win out in the world over the ones who try to do the right thing? Janis Answer Dear Janis, The reason why it sometimes seems as though evil wrongdoers win in this world is because this world is a...
Jan 2, 2016 | Callings, Current issues
Question Gramps, What are the consequences of turning down a calling? And, does it matter which calling one turns down; a nursery leader as opposed to Relief Society President, Stake President? Hal Answer Hal, Considering a calling can be a...
Dec 31, 2015 | Current issues, World History
Question Hi Gramps, I couldn’t find anything about the following question. What is the Church’s stance on the Nag Hammadi and Dead Sea scrolls? Diane Answer Diane, Let me at first refer you to a previous Q&A that answers part of...
Dec 29, 2015 | Current issues
Question Gramps, My husband was excommunicated for apostasy months ago. He doesn’t recognize the excommunication and claims to still have the patriarchal priesthood. He uses that priesthood to prepare the sacrament and baptize and rebaptize our two young...
Dec 28, 2015 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Even if you have fully repented, can you still feel guilt? Amy Answer Dear Amy, Yes, you can. Apparently it happens often enough that the Brethren have felt the need to address this issue on more than one occasion. Consider the...
Dec 27, 2015 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I know a lot of people have lost faith in the Church or have had their faith rattled because portions of their patriarchal blessings are similar to others. Is there an explanation to why some patriarchal blessings are similar to others? Thanks!...
Dec 21, 2015 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Please explain the phrase “Law of the Gospel.” Thanks. Bob Answer Bob, For the simplest answer just look at the Fourth Article of Faith: We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the gospel are: first,...
Dec 16, 2015 | Current issues
Question Hi Gramps, I found a talk by Henry B. Erying “Mountains to Climb.” He says unbreakable spiritual strength comes simply by sincere service to God and man. Is it really that simple? Is he literally meaning strength that is truly...
Dec 15, 2015 | Current issues
Question Gramps, This question is very important to me. I want to know your thoughts specifically on why women have been so oppressed throughout the history of the earth? I understand that the sexism expressed in scripture is a reflection of the customs of the...
Dec 13, 2015 | Current issues, Mormon Policy
Question Hi, I was just wondering why BYU expels LDS students who have left the Church? I don’t completely understand this? Nathaniel Answer Dear Nathaniel, The students at Brigham Young University agree to living the standards of the Honor...
