Apr 23, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Abortion, Mormon Policy, Sexual Issues
Question Dear Gramps, I was wondering, why does the Church say it is okay to abort a child that is the ‘product’, if I may, of rape or incest? Isn’t that baby still a human, with every right to life that we do? I ask this for a better...
Apr 20, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Why does the LDS church make resignation and name removal such a difficult and time consuming process? The church didn’t make conversion, baptism and confirmation so laborious. Jules ________________ Hello Jules, The ability members have to remove their name...
Apr 14, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 24, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Holy Ghost, Life's Lessons, Mormon Policy
First of all, thank you for all the time and research you spend answering questions. I love to read your website daily. My question is regarding energy healing. A friend in my Stake has been trying to get me involved, and though I’ve seen websites where LDS...
Feb 18, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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...