I can’t understand why God is so cruel that He sends most people to hell. I go to church occasionally but feel that I’m only going because I’m so afraid of the possibility of going to hell. Can you help me?

I can’t understand why God is so cruel that He sends most people to hell. I go to church occasionally but feel that I’m only going because I’m so afraid of the possibility of going to hell. Can you help me?

Question   Hi Gramps! I’m hoping you will be able to help me. I was brought up in the Mormon Church and have always believed in God. I still go to church occasionally but feel that I’m only going because I’m so afraid of the possibility of going to hell! I know...
Does foreknowledge imply predestination?

Does foreknowledge imply predestination?

Hello Gramps, I have a question regarding fate. There was an 18 year old boy from our ward who died in an auto accident. He was one of those youth who had a great influence on both adults and children/youth without ever really realizing it. People, including me, are...
I was wondering about people who are worthy of only the terrestrial glory at the time of their death. What is the purpose of having them sealed to their families if they cannot progress to the Celestial Kingdom?

I was wondering about people who are worthy of only the terrestrial glory at the time of their death. What is the purpose of having them sealed to their families if they cannot progress to the Celestial Kingdom?

Question Dear Gramps, I was wondering about people who are worthy of the terrestrial glory at the time of their death. What is the purpose of having them sealed to their families if they cannot progress to the Celestial Kingdom? Diane, from Redmond, Washington Answer...
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