Apr 14, 2013 | Baptism, Marriage, Mormon Policy
Dear Gramps, I first came across the Book of Mormon 3 months ago and it has completely changed my life. I have a strong testimony and believe the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints to be the one true church. My husband however, is completely opposed to my...
Mar 20, 2013 | Mormon Policy, Sabbath Day
Question Gramps, My bishop recently said he’d like me to wear shoes during church because it’s respectful, but he won’t try to make me. I won’t fight with the church, so if that’s his wish, I’ll comply. But I’ve read in the scriptures about shoes not being...
Feb 25, 2013 | Family, Mormon Policy
Is there a church policy that suggests or allows a Bishop or Stake President to require a member not to discuss faith/repentance/baptism with other members and non members in the privacy of their own home, even if that is all that is discussed? And if so why? P. Smith...
Feb 18, 2013 | Baptism, Mormon Policy, Repentance
Question Gramps, When a member has their named removed from church records (not excommunication), what steps do they need to take to be baptized and have temple blessings restored? Jonnie Answer Hi Jonnie, When a member has requested his/her name...
Jan 12, 2013 | Blessings, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, I have had a question posed to me that I have never thought of before. It is a usual practice that two members of the Melchizedek Priesthood perform administrations with one anointing and the other then confirming the anointing and then to provide an...
Dec 28, 2012 | Mormon Policy, Temples
Question Gramps, In the past I have noticed some reluctance to having single 18 yr. old females receive their own endowments. Is there any reason why they shouldn’t? Thank you for any enlightenment. Bob Answer Hello Bob, I recognize that...
Dec 27, 2012 | Family, Mormon Policy, Temples
Question Gramps, Can my husband’s adult child be sealed to us? He really wants this to happen. Do I have to legally adopt him? Thanks, Dana Answer Dana, This is definitely a wonderful desire to have in one’s heart. I will explain some...
Dec 26, 2012 | Current issues, Life's Lessons, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, I’m pretty confused about all this. Is the church or the principles it teaches against plastic surgery? Would it be seen as vain? Shelby Answer Hello Shelby. The LDS Church has no official position on plastic surgery....
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....
