Answers to Questions about Mormon Beliefs

What is the difference between a curse and a mark?

Jul 21, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Faith

Question Dear Gramps. Can you please clarify the difference between a curse and a mark? We had an interesting discussion in Sunday school but never came to any conclusion. So many think that all Africans are cursed because of their dark skin. I am inclined to...

Do Saints need to have a testimony of “theoretical” doctrine?

Jun 22, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Faith

Question Hi Gramps, Recently I’ve been reading The Infinite Atonement by Tad R. Callister. His testimony/understanding is incredible, but he makes some assertions (with confidence) that I’m not sure I believe in just yet (ex. Christ atoned for...

How can a weakness become a strength?

Jan 28, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Life's Lessons, Mormon Faith

Question Gramps, I hear this phrase all the time. “If we bring our weaknesses to the Lord, he will make them strengths.” What does this mean? How does one’s weakness become a strength? Justin Answer Justin, This is an excellent...

Who or what is considered the ‘Mother of Harlots?’

Jan 9, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Faith, World History

Question Gramps, I have heard many people speak of America as “Mystery Babylon, the Mother of Harlots” as mentioned in Revelation chapter 18. Is there an official LDS position on this topic? Has the Church said anything to enlighten us as to who or...

How do you respond to ‘Yes you are Christians but not legitimate ones?’

Jan 7, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon, Mormon Faith

Question Hi Gramps, I know that the response to “Mormons aren’t Christians” is “we believe Jesus Christ, so yes we are.” But how would you respond to the more specific “Mormonism is a part of Christianity but not a valid,...

What does the phrase ‘Law of the Gospel’ mean?

Dec 21, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Faith

Question Gramps, Please explain the phrase “Law of the Gospel.” Thanks. Bob Answer Bob, For the simplest answer just look at the Fourth Article of Faith: We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the gospel are: first,...

Is having unbreakable spiritual strength as easy as service to God and man?

Dec 16, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Faith

Question Hi Gramps, I found a talk by Henry B. Erying “Mountains to Climb.” He says unbreakable spiritual strength comes simply by sincere service to God and man. Is it really that simple? Is he literally meaning strength that is truly...

Is there a doctrinal basis for “Murphy’s Law?”

Dec 6, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Faith

Question Dear Gramps, Is there a doctrinal, spiritual, or scriptural basis for the so called “Murphy’s Law,” which says “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong?” It seems to happen more often than what random chance would...

Is offering bribes to influence okay with the Lord?

Sep 7, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, God, Mormon Faith

Question Dear Gramps, Is it wrong to offer a bribe, in order to influence someone? The reason I ask is because Elder Boyd K. Packer, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, mentions in one of his sermons how he slipped an East German train conductor a...

Will a child have to choose which parent to be sealed to?

Aug 24, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Family, Mormon Faith

Question Gramps, So I’ve been busy reading up on your faith as a result of being in a relationship with a LDS church member. She was in a civil marrage to a man eho converted to the LDS faith and had a child but they were never sealed together by the...

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What is the difference between a curse and a mark?

Do Saints need to have a testimony of “theoretical” doctrine?

How can a weakness become a strength?

Who or what is considered the ‘Mother of Harlots?’

How do you respond to ‘Yes you are Christians but not legitimate ones?’

What does the phrase ‘Law of the Gospel’ mean?

Is having unbreakable spiritual strength as easy as service to God and man?

Is there a doctrinal basis for “Murphy’s Law?”

Is offering bribes to influence okay with the Lord?

Will a child have to choose which parent to be sealed to?

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