Answers about Various Topics of Mormon Beliefs

Were Adam and Eve and the animals created at the same time?

Jun 15, 2018 | Creation, Mormon Doctrine

Question Dear Gramps, In reading the book of Moses and Genesis, the description of the creation seems to indicate that the beasts of the field were created at the same time as Man and Woman. There are teachings that indicate Adam and Eve were created separately on...

Are changes in operational procedures in the Church inevitable?

Jun 13, 2018 | Mormon Policy

Question Hi Gramps, Regarding your response to the woman in Idaho about honoring the monthly fast day, etc– The older General Handbook of Instructions, the older Gospel Principles book and local tradition, depending on the interpretation of the principle based on a...

Prior to 1978, were black women allowed to perform temple ordinances?

Jun 12, 2018 | Temples

Question Gramps, It is widely known that black men could not receive the priesthood, and therefore, could not enter the temple. I don’t remember anything said about black women though. They have nothing to do with the priesthood -it not being a prerequisite...

Does the Mormon Church teach that all generations of blacks are held responsible for the sin of Cain?

Jun 10, 2018 | Mormon Doctrine, Priesthood

Question Gramps, The Mormons teach that we are not held responsible for the sins of Adam and Eve (in the Catholic Church a child is born with “Original Sin”–the sin of Adam and Eve). So….why would the Mormon Church teach that all generations of blacks are held...

Can you demonstrate from the Bible that all spirits, including Satan, are children of our Father in Heaven?

Jun 9, 2018 | Bible, Premortal Life, Satan

Question Gramps, I have a friend that adamantly refuses to accept that we were all spirit brothers and sisters, including Lucifer as a spirit child of our Heavenly Father. He won’t accept references from the Book of Mormon or the D&C. I’d like to...

Will my autistic son be denied any of the blessings of the gospel because he is not qualified to be baptized?

Jun 8, 2018 | Baptism, Life's Lessons

Question Dear Gramps, Hello. I am wondering about my 7 year old autistic son. He is very low functioning and does not speak. He cannot tolerate going ‘anywhere’…. literally. Does not do well around large groups of people, therefore we are unable to...

Will we be able to see and speak with our Heavenly Father and Jesus in the Spirit World, or must we wait until after the Resurrection?

Jun 7, 2018 | Afterlife

Question Dear Gramps, Will we be able to see and speak with our Heavenly Father and Jesus in the Spirit World, or must we wait until after the Resurrection? Is it incorrect to say to someone if their loved one dies, “he/she is with the Lord now”? Suzanne Answer ...

What happens to a person who has lived a recreant life and who later repents and complies with the Lord’s will?

Jun 6, 2018 | Repentance

Question Dear Gramps, What happens to a person that was born under the temple covenant, baptized at age eight, rebelled at age fourteen, was inactive for most of his life, committed some serious sins, repented in his late forties, and since has been to the temple?...

In the Book of Abraham it talks about “the Gods” creating the earth. What does that mean?

Jun 5, 2018 | Creation

Question Gramps, When it is talking about the Gods created the earth in the Book of Abraham. What is it referring too? Let me know thanks! Josh Answer Dear Josh, There are two aspects of the creation. Both are explained in the Book of Abraham. There is both a...

Did intelligences have a gender?

Jun 2, 2018 | Premortal Life

Gramps, I so love your insight on everything. Thank you so much for all you do. I ask this question about gender identity out of curiosity, As I know people who are struggling with gender identity. I know that once we are born, we have a gender assigned to us. I...

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