Why would the Mormon Church celebrate Halloween?
Question Gramps, I have a few friends who wish to know why is it that the Mormon Church celebrates, or at least, does not discourage, the festivity of Halloween. They feel it is demonic, satanic, etc,etc. I Try to tell them that we do not “celebrate” Satan, but...
Is it OK to play card games with face cards?
Dear Gramps, Has a prophet told us not to play with face cards? We are grandparents and remember hearing it when we were younger. Our children and grandchildren say they have never heard this, so they think it is all right to play games using face cards. We would...
What are your views on the documentary, “The Mormons?”
Question Dear Gramps, What are your views on the documentary, “The Mormons?” It had a few things from members of the Church, such as Jeffrey R. Holland and President Gordon B. Hinckley, but a lot of it seemed inspired by a negative source. What do you think I...
I am soon to join the army and I was wondering about the morality of possibly taking somebody’s life in the name of the protecting freedom.
Question Dear gramps, I’m currently 17 years old and I am joining the army in a couple months. I was curious about how my duties in Iraq, (which I will most likely be sent to) will reflect on our Mormon beliefs. I know that there are Mormons in the...
Why does the date on which Easter falls change every year?
Question Dear Gramps, Why is it that Easter changes dates every year like the Chinese New Year? RN Answer Dear RN, Up until the time of the Council of Nicea in 325 AD, the anniversary of the Savior’s resurrection was celebrated on various dates...
Is our sun a celestial world?
Question Dear Gramps, When I was a student at BYU I remember reading that our sun is a celestial world. If I remember correctly it was a quote by a prophet. Have you ever heard anything about this? Thank you very much. Lisa Answer Dear Lisa, A...
Is NHB style fighting against the doctrine of the Mormon Church?
If martial arts as used as sports they would not be explicitly against the doctrine of the Mormon Church
Would fishing be considered the wanton killing of animals and therefore sinful?
Scriptures warn against wasting flesh when you have no need of it, but whether fishing is sinful is a matter of conscience to figure out yourself.
What is the Mormon Church’s stand on kundalini?
Mormon doctrine teaches that the greatest source of truth and enlightenment is from the Holy Ghost and not from various forms of the philosophies of men.
