Aug 10, 2015 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I cannot find anywhere in the scriptures nor the handbook that I cannot be re-baptized again. I know the church used to for those who wanted to recommit themselves to the Savior. I also know that Sacrament is for renewing covenants and renewing...
Aug 7, 2015 | Current issues, Marriage
Question Gramps, I have heard that a person should marry within his or her race. Well if a person is of mixed blood, who does that person marry? Shasta Answer Dear Shasta, The simple answer to your question is–whoever one wants to! There is...
Aug 6, 2015 | Current issues
Question Gramps, What would have been the outcome, had Adam not partaken of the forbidden fruit as Eve had already done? Michele Answer Michele, The story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden is a representation of important and very real events....
Aug 3, 2015 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, Why does an apostle have to assign each missionary to a particular mission by inspiration? Why doesn’t the church just administratively assign everyone to wherever there’s a need? If you’re willing to serve, then what...
Aug 2, 2015 | Current issues, Scriptures
Question Dear Gramps In Patriarchal blessings, we are told to what Tribe of Israel we hail from, so that we can get an idea of what blessings we are promised. But there was never a blessing which didn’t have a corresponding duty or responsibility. I always...
Jul 31, 2015 | Current issues
Question Hiya Gramps, Maybe this is a silly question, but were Adam and Eve (and everybody else) vegetarians until Noah and the flood? I have been reading an autobiography of a well known Christian and he notes that before the flood we were peaceful with all...
Jul 23, 2015 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Can you explain why it takes one year after death to be baptized in the temple? Raja Answer Raja, The simple and most direct answer is… Because the LDS Church has created a policy to that effect. The Church has many policies...
Jul 8, 2015 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I will gladly bow before Christ and praise Him. The only problem I have is that at age 14 I injured my knees. Time and age have taken a toll on my knees and it is really hard to bend my knees. When Christ comes, will He heal my knees so I can...
Jul 7, 2015 | Current issues, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, The church allows all to attend meetings, even nonmembers and ex members. What if a non, ex, or member began outright speaking against the church and its doctrines, to the point that they were a heckler? Would they be banned from the building?...
Jul 6, 2015 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Why do we need to be sealed to our family? I understand why we need to be sealed to our spouse. But why is it necessary to be sealed to our siblings or parents? If we all make it to the same kingdom of glory won’t we be able to visit...
