Sep 24, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, LDS Church
Question Gramps, At our stake conference last Sunday, President Packer and Elder Perry were both sustained. Was this proper or a mistake on the part of our stake presidency? Margaret Answer Dear Margaret, Perhaps some interesting philosophical...
Sep 15, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, LDS Church, Sexual Issues
Question Gramps, “There is no true Latter‑day Saint who would not rather bury a son or a daughter than to have him or her lose his or her chastity ‑‑ realizing that chastity is of more value than anything else in all the world.” Heber J. Grant,...
Sep 2, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, LDS Church
Question Hello, We know that the Apostle John was the last of the original Twelve. We also know that he was translated so that he would not taste of death until a much later time. And when we think of the Great Apostasy, usually, we imagine it taking place...
Sep 1, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, LDS Church
Question Gramps, I note that three women who are currently presidents of their church organizations have been placed on various boards. I have to admit that this troubles me. The LDS Church appears to me to be knuckling under to demands of feminist groups. ...
Aug 16, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, LDS Church
Question Gramps, The recent passing of Elder Perry has got me thinking. In the New Testament after the passing of Judas, a new apostle was called to fill the vacancy of the twelve. And in all scripture, I can only find reference to the quorum of twelve...
May 26, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, LDS Church
Question Dear Gramps, I’m curious, did the church change its policy of announcing when people in the church are disfellowshipped or excommunicated? I recall when they used to announce these actions in Sacrament Meeting. Thanks. Mike Answer ...
May 24, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, LDS Church, Prophets
Question Gramps, Is the President of the Church ordained or set apart? Is the position a separate office in the Priesthood or a calling? Dave Answer Dear Dave, “The president of the Church”, like quorum and auxiliary presidents, is not...
May 21, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, LDS Church
Question Dear Gramps, As I’ve studied the scriptures I’ve learned that conspiracy is nothing new. Satan and Cain, the Gadiaton robbers, the conspiracy of destroying the people of God if the sign of Christ’ birth didn’t happen, Daniel and...
May 15, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, LDS Church
Question Gramps, Is it ever appropriate for a speaker from the stand to refer to the Catholics belief in transubstantiation as “preposterous”? I felt it was in appropriate and brought it to the bishop (the son of the speaker in question) who told me...
May 4, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, LDS Church
Question Gramps, If a priesthood holder (high priest), Temple recommend holder and family man has a long standing dislike for giving Sacrament talks and says no when asked to talk; is that a serious breach of gospel life? Kim Answer Dear Kim,...
