Feb 4, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question In California, it is now illegal for any Judge to be a member of the BSA. How does that work at the ward level? If a judge is a member of the Church, can he not be called to be Scout Master? Robyn Answer Robyn, In the 12th Article of...
Jan 30, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Why is a recommend required to attend a temple dedication at the ward building. I would love to invite some that are less active hopeful that these meetings would inspire to work towards regular temple attendance. I understand that the...
Jan 28, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Hey Gramps! I don’t understand why the church is okay with surgical body modification but not tatooing. To me, the vanity and rejection of the body God has given us involved in plastic surgery seems a much greater defilement of our temples than a...
Jan 18, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps If a person is HIV positive, why are they not allowed to serve a normal full-time mission? William Answer William, According to the National Institute of Health individuals who are diagnosed as HIV positive need to work closely...
Jan 1, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Hello there Gramps, I really enjoy your questions and answers. Thank you for all your shared wisdom. My question is regarding visiting teaching. I am wondering why we are not set apart and given a blessing for this important church calling? Thank...
Dec 29, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy, Sacrament
Question Gramps, I have Celiac disease and cannot eat regular Sacrament bread. At my ward I place my cracker in a pill bag and place on the appropriate tray prior to the Sacrament. Unaware to me, at my son’s ward they have a special tray for the Celiacs....
Dec 26, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, If someone I know is openly violating what our Church stands for, at what point do you decide to make the Bishop aware of the situation. I.e. Adultery, pornography, alcoholism. It bothers me to sit in Church with this person. Especially...
Oct 25, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Is a man required to serve on the High Council before he is considered a candidate for the calling of Bishop? I was advised by a member of the High Council that Bishops are almost always required to sit as a High Councilman before he is...
Jun 9, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy, Temples
Question Gramps, Why can we not kneel to pray in the temple? Patty Answer Dear Patty, You can kneel in the temple, but it should be done at an altar designed for this purpose. They generally have a short padded “stoop” for you to rest...
Jun 5, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, I have struggled for years over this question. I have discussed it with priesthood leaders and even written Thomas S. Monson on the subject and have never once received even a close answer so I hope you can help me understand. Tempe interview...
