Oct 19, 2012 | Current issues, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, What is the proper way to dispose old worn out garments? John Answer John, There are a few options when disposing of old garments. The common point with all of them is that the symbols themselves are to be removed from the...
Oct 15, 2012 | Current issues, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Does consecrated oil have to be extra virgin olive oil or any of the stages of olive oil? Seems we would use the best which is the first press being the extra virgin type. Mike Answer Mike The only requirement about the oil is...
Sep 1, 2012 | Current issues, Mormon Policy
Question What is the LDS Church stance on being a surrogate mother? Joshua Answer Joshua, The Church Handbook of Instruction, vol 2, section 21.4.16 (Surrogate Motherhood) states: “The Church strongly discourages surrogate motherhood.” If you and...
Aug 14, 2012 | Missionary Work, Mormon Policy
Hi Gramps, Just wondering if there is a cut-off age for women who want to go on a mission? I’m thinking about going but I have a lot of things to sort out in my life first so I want to wait another year. Thanks Riya ____________ Riya, If there’s any place...
Jul 28, 2012 | Death, Mormon Policy
Question Dear Gramps, I’ve been told that LDS have been counseled not to cremate their dead. But a good LDS friend of mine died while on a trip to Costa Rica, and his non-member family in the states had the authorities there cremate him and ship his ashes...
Jul 10, 2012 | Life's Lessons, Mormon Policy
Dear Gramps. I have no idea what to do. Two months ago I opened my door to two missionaries who have shown me the way to the lord. They have been teaching me for about two maybe three months now, every time I see one of them my heart skips a beat and all I want to do...
Jun 18, 2012 | Current issues, Mormon Policy
I am the Primary president and we are going to have a practice for the children’s program in the chapel. Do they need to wear Sunday dress or not? We will be eating afterwards in the gym. Vicky _____________ Vicky, I would think Sunday dress would be appropriate...
May 25, 2012 | Love, Marriage, Mormon Doctrine, Mormon Policy
Why does the First Presidency frown upon bi-racial marriages? Isn’t everyone is equal and children of God? Does it have to do with the Book of Mormon and the idea of the color of the lamanite’s skin changing? Why doesn’t that happen today? Alice...
May 18, 2012 | Current issues, Mormon Policy
Is it appropriate for a stake president to sit on the stand next to the bishop when attending his own ward sacrament meeting? Mark _______________ Mark, Yes. This is under the principle of presidency… meaning ‘to preside’. The ward is under his...
May 17, 2012 | Blessings, Mormon Policy
How can I, now at age 49, still receive my Patriarchal Blessing? I’ve always felt it was important for me to know. When I was in MIA it was going to be arranged for us, but never was. Even though for the last 20 years I was married to an atheist, I have always...
