Can a Latter-day Saint couple use a donor egg and still seal their child?
Question Gramps, My wife and I married at a later point in life in which having children naturally is not likely to happen (later 40s, early 50s). What is the Church’s stance on using surrogate egg donors and to have a child? Can the child still be sealed...
Why are Latter-day Saints buried in temple clothing?
Question Gramps, Why do we believe in being buried in our ceremonial temple clothes? Is it more than just the symbolism? Shae Answer Shae, Saying goodbye to someone we love is never easy. Even when our faith gives us hope in the Resurrection, the...
Why do Latter-day Saint Church farms work on Sunday?
Question Gramps, I just recently rediscovered your website! My question: Church farms require full labor on the Sabbath, or their employment is terminated, whereas most farmers (where I am located) who are members of the Church are able to halt most operations...
Do you need to have a temple to have a distribution center?
Question Gramps, Is it only cities that have a temple to have a distribution centre for temple clothing? What about countries with a significant Latter-day Saint presence that have no announced temple? I’m talking about actual brick-and-mortar establishments...
Do Latter-day Saints have a responsibility to share heavenly visions?
What responsibility does a person have after receiving a heavenly vision or visitation? Latter-day Saint scripture gives us some fascinating examples. While God sometimes commands people to share what they have seen, other revelations are meant to remain private and sacred. Even Apostles are not necessarily expected to publicly describe every spiritual experience they receive. So what determines whether a person should testify, act, or simply keep the experience to themselves?
Can women command evil spirits to leave?
Question Hi Gramps, Can women act in faith and raise their arm to the square to command evil spirits to leave? It’s not something I’d like to do, but I have a friend in a bad situation, and while I have no intention of going anywhere near it,...
Can Apostles’ wives serve in any Latter-day Saint temple?
Question Gramps, If I recall correctly, the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles can officiate in temple sealings because they hold all the priesthood keys. From the at logic, they can also officiate endowment sessions, initiatories, baptisms,...
Is it appropriate to host an online Come, Follow Me discussion?
Question Gramps, I created a group chat on Messenger, and we discuss Come, Follow Me weekly. We do a live discussion online. I am not a set-apart teacher of the ward. Is this prohibited? My bishop says it is prohibited. I did not use the Church’s name in...
