


Why don’t children who died under the age of 8 need temple ordinances done for them?
Question Gramps, My wife and I have accepted callings as Ordinance Workers in Manti. I’m confused why children who have died before the age of accountability need no baptism, confirmation, initiatories, or endowments. Matthew Answer Matthew,...
What happens to a person who dies as an atheist?
Question Gramps, What happens to the spirit of someone who dies without believing in God? Marcela Answer Marcela, At the core of Latter-day Saint theology is the Plan of Salvation, which outlines the purpose of life and the path to eternal life....
When a person dies, do they go through a partial judgment in front of Jesus Christ?
Question Gramps, Is it true that as soon as a person dies, that person goes through a partial judgment or life review in front of Jesus Christ? Donald Answer Donald, In the Book of Mormon, Alma 40:11 states, “…the spirits of all men, as soon...
Will the Sons of Perdition be resurrected?
Question Gramps, We are told all of us will be resurrected. Will the Sons of Perdition be resurrected? Jordan Answer Jordan, Before the creation of the world, all spirits existed in a pre-mortal state where they were presented with the Plan of...
How does plurality of gods work?
Question Gramps, How does the plurality of Gods work? Paul Answer Paul, The concept of a plurality of gods is not entirely foreign to the Bible. In 1 Corinthians 8:5-6, the Apostle Paul states, “For though there be that are called gods,...
Does my disabled daughter automatically gain the Celestial Kingdom?
Question Dear Gramps My only child passed from cancer at the age of 24 years. She had non-verbal autism and limited understanding but she was my world. Can you explain to me if she automatically gains the Celestial Kingdom? If so what might she be doing now on...
How can I get over my fear of death and having to see my parents and siblings?
Question Gramps, I have lived a gospel center life and want to be with my wife, children, and grandchildren forever. But, I’m scared of death and seeing my mother, stepfather, and siblings again due to abuse. At 17 when I left home, I had very little contact,...
Do people miss their mortal life?
Question Gramps, Do people miss their mortal life? Maggie Answer Maggie, Upon death, individuals enter the spirit world, a realm of continued learning and progression. Contrary to some beliefs that depict the afterlife as a static existence, The...