Jul 14, 2017 | Current issues, LDS Church
Question Gramps, I just saw on our local news that the Mormon Church doesn’t pay taxes. Is this true? Daniel Answer Daniel, The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints obeys the laws of the land in which it operates. If it did not there...
Mar 16, 2017 | LDS Church
Question Gramps, What is with this? Tracie Answer Greetings Tracie, It looks like this is a photo of Latter-day Saints following the example of Christ and taking care of others! As you...
Feb 14, 2017 | Current issues, LDS Church
Question Gramps, I am wondering what the church’s position is on left over embryos that have been frozen from IVF. After years of infertility, I was finally able to conceive the most beautiful boy. However, we have several frozen embryos left. I am now 49...
Aug 15, 2016 | Current issues, LDS Church
Question Gramps, Considering the fact that certain vaccines require aborted fetal matter to be made, how does the Church support vaccines while condemning abortion? Richard Answer Hello Richard, The question submitted offers an intriguing...
Jun 28, 2016 | LDS Church, Sacrament
Question Gramps, What can you tell me about the history of Sacrament Meetings in the early restored church? When did it become a practice to have members invited or assigned to give talks in Sacrament meeting? Was it always the case? I am a branch president...
Feb 17, 2016 | Current issues, LDS Church
Question Gramps, I have been studying the historical priesthood ban and curse of Cain. The idea to connect the curse of Cain to African blacks was a false idea made up by Southern Protestant Churches in the Southern American states to justify slavery. It was...
Feb 16, 2016 | Current issues, LDS Church
Question Dear Gramps, Who is the British actor that portrays Christ in all of the recent church videos and memes? Is he LDS? What is his story? Did he have to sign an agreement to keep his life and future career choices honorable, so as not to bring reproach...
Nov 11, 2015 | LDS Church, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, It is my understanding that individuals who have been excommunicated and restored to full fellowship cannot hold positions as a bishop, seminary instructor, or temple worker. Why is that the case? Gordon Answer Gordon, Your...
Nov 8, 2015 | Afterlife, LDS Church
Question Gramps, Hello. I’d like to know if there are wards and stakes in the spiritual world. Kind regards, J Klaus Answer Dear J, Much of God’s work is organizing His children in such a way that they can carry out His will in order....
Oct 25, 2015 | Current issues, LDS Church
Question Gramps, What are the differences between exalted, resurrected, and translated beings? Spencer Answer Dear Spencer, A resurrected person is one who has been raised from death to life, never again to die. The best example of this is Jesus...