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Why aren’t there more “Joe the Plumber” types called to be General Authorities?

Aug 27, 2017 | LDS Church

Question Hello Gramps, I’ve come to realize during my short time in the church that you do t ever see a “joe the plumber” type in a General Authority leadership position……or stake and ward either? Although I do appreciate the need...

Is attending Relief Society required?

Aug 11, 2017 | LDS Church

Question Gramps, I’m a four year (almost) convert. I have just heard that I am required to attend Relief Society. Is that true? I heard a person a couple of years ago mention “I don’t do Relief Society”. My attendance and involvement...

Why do we put kids out on the road for early morning seminary?

Aug 3, 2017 | LDS Church

Question Gramps, My question is about early morning seminary. When I was in school in Utah, of course, seminary was just a part of our day. We walked across the street and it was a nice break from the normal day. However, away from Utah and maybe Idaho,...

Why is there favoritism in chapels?

Aug 2, 2017 | LDS Church

Question Dear Gramps, I don’t think you’d touch this one with a ten foot pole, but here goes. Why are the LDS chapels in some wealthy Utah neighborhoods so fancy and ornate, while others in poor rural areas so plain and regular? Obviously, a lot...

What is the reason we are counseled not to read anti-Mormon literature?

Jul 23, 2017 | LDS Church

Question Gramps, I know we are counseled not to read anti-Mormon literature. What is the reasoning behind this? Shouldn’t it be of value to us to know what is being said about our religion? It sometimes gives you the feeling that church leaders...

Does the LDS Church pay taxes?

Jul 14, 2017 | 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...

Why is the LDS Church the only one with proper authority to baptize?

May 7, 2017 | LDS Church

Question Gramps, My question is this… my husband is a new convert and wonders where does it say in the Bible who has or where does the proper authority come from to baptize? He said he cannot find anything in the bible that says it. He wonders how the...

Why can’t the Church use correct terms in different languages?

Apr 5, 2017 | LDS Church

Question Gramps, I am questioning the use of certain English terms the Church has introduced in areas where members speak another language. An example of that is the word “garment” which we, speakers of Spanish, use. “Vestidura” is the...

Should Muslims be allowed to use LDS buildings?

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...

Does the LDS Church have a position on left over embryos frozen from IVF?

Feb 14, 2017 | 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...

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Why aren’t there more “Joe the Plumber” types called to be General Authorities?

Is attending Relief Society required?

Why do we put kids out on the road for early morning seminary?

Why is there favoritism in chapels?

What is the reason we are counseled not to read anti-Mormon literature?

Does the LDS Church pay taxes?

Why is the LDS Church the only one with proper authority to baptize?

Why can’t the Church use correct terms in different languages?

Should Muslims be allowed to use LDS buildings?

Does the LDS Church have a position on left over embryos frozen from IVF?

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