Sep 25, 2015 | Current issues
Question Hi Gramps, I was reading some online material that stated that according to the Kirtland Temple lawsuit and a later court decision (because the previous was thrown out) that the Community of Christ, and not the LDS church, is the legally recognized...
Sep 24, 2015 | Current issues
Question Gramps, At our stake conference last Sunday, President Packer and Elder Perry were both sustained. Was this proper or a mistake on the part of our stake presidency? Margaret Answer Dear Margaret, Perhaps some interesting philosophical...
Sep 3, 2015 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I’ve always loved your site and hope you can answer a question my husband and I have been puzzling over! Background: My husband and I have struggled greatly in the last year of our marriage. Many times while in the temple I have...
Sep 1, 2015 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I note that three women who are currently presidents of their church organizations have been placed on various boards. I have to admit that this troubles me. The LDS Church appears to me to be knuckling under to demands of feminist groups. ...
Aug 27, 2015 | Current issues
Question Gramps, The temple endowment is an earthly ordinance. When a endowed person passes away the handbook says to dress them in their temple clothing. My question is why? If when we are resurrected our clothing, I would assume, is not resurrected with us...
Aug 23, 2015 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Have you ever read anything discussing if a pre-existent spirit needed to do or did do anything to qualify being born in the covenant? Dennis Answer Dear Dennis, While there is much we do not know about our pre mortal life, we do...
Aug 19, 2015 | Current issues
Question Gramps, How do weaknesses with pornography and other sexual issues become strong? How do weak things become strong in this case? Anonymous Answer Dear Anonymous, Before I answer your question about how we can be strengthened, I feel the...
Aug 17, 2015 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I have a couple questions I have been pondering and haven’t been able to find an answer. Was Satan part of Heavenly Father’s original plan? Is Satan the prodigal son? Does Satan have power in other worlds or just ours? Brittany...
Aug 16, 2015 | Current issues, LDS Church
Question Gramps, The recent passing of Elder Perry has got me thinking. In the New Testament after the passing of Judas, a new apostle was called to fill the vacancy of the twelve. And in all scripture, I can only find reference to the quorum of twelve...
Aug 11, 2015 | Current issues, Temples
Question Gramps, Did women work in the Old Testament temples or in the Book of Mormon temples? Were baptism or endowments done in these temples? Karen Answer Dear Karen, There is much we don’t know about these ancient temples, but there are...
