May 11, 2025 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Why does the Church encourage using government welfare services when President Kimball spoke against it? See April 1978 Conference, Becoming the pure in Heart, ” May we be on guard against accepting worldly substitutes for the plan to...
Mar 19, 2025 | Blessings, Children, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, No one can be baptized before age 8. I understand a child who receives a baby blessing is a member of the Church. A baby lost her father while her mother was pregnant. The baby was raised in the church but never received a name or blessing. The...
Mar 11, 2025 | Mormon Policy, Self Worth
Question Gramps, I have a quick question. Is becoming an art model against the church? The ones that art students draw to learn form and shading. Normally, I would think that it’d be ok, but you have to do it nude most of the time. Thank you for hearing...
Mar 2, 2025 | Faith, God, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, “Wherefore, I, Lehi, prophesy according to the workings of the Spirit which is in me, that there shall none come into this land save they shall be brought by the hand of the Lord.”(2 Nephi 1:6) Does this mean all that enter this...
Feb 16, 2025 | Mormon Policy, Sexual Issues, Sin
Question Gramps, What is the Church policy for those who gender transition? Kay Answer Kay, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints maintains clear doctrinal stances regarding sexual orientation and gender identity. According to Church...
Nov 3, 2024 | Mormon Policy, Sealings
Question Gramps, First time asking a question. You’ve answered similar questions but the differences are key and I could use some guidance. My wife and I have been married 15 years. During our temple sealing the sealer had some big opinions on wedding rings...
Sep 23, 2024 | Mormon Policy, Temples
Question Gramps, Can we share personal revelation or insights that we might receive while in the temple with others? Mike Answer Mike, The temple serves as a unique environment conducive to spiritual experiences and personal revelation. Within its...
Sep 17, 2024 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Do I need to leave everything I have, savings and house to the Church in my will? Or is it okay to leave my worldly goods to my children? Allene Answer Allene, Thank you for your question. The short answer to your question is...
Jul 27, 2024 | Mormon Policy, Prophets
Question Gramps, For a man to become the next prophet, must he hold the position of being a member of the Church of the Firstborn? I understand that the LDS Church and the Church of the Firstborn are distinct churches. Thanks for your time. Jeffrey...
Jun 21, 2024 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, My son and his wife are currently giving us the silent treatment, contrary to President Russell M. Nelson’s address in the 2023 conference talk telling us not to do that. He also dishonors his mother and his father, me. He does so openly...
