Dec 4, 2012 | Babies, Life's Lessons, Mormon Policy
Hi Gramps! I would like to know why the church “strongly discourages” the use of donor eggs in in vitro fertilization. If I knew the reasoning I feel my husband and I could make a more informed decision, as the handbook states that it is the husband and...
Nov 27, 2012 | Blessings, Mormon Policy
Hi, Can a priesthood holder bless his sister who is mentally sick and is not a member of the church and therefore can not for herself ask to be blessed because of her said condition? Thanks. Alvin ______________ Alvin, Faith can be exercised on behalf of a loved one....
Nov 8, 2012 | Mormon Policy, Priesthood
Why don’t we see Seventy Quorum in wards any more? Stephen _____________ Hi Stephen, This is a great question. There really isn’t much said from the Prophets and Apostles regarding the discontinuance of the Seventies at local levels within Stakes. This is...
Oct 28, 2012 | Bible, Doctrine & Covenants, Mormon Policy, Worthiness
I was recently studying the church resources about the principle of fasting and came across this statement: “When fasting, members of the Church are advised to abstain from two meals each Fast Day also by prayer in connection with fasting to develop spiritual...
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...
