Nov 27, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 22, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, I have been invited to a group that plays BUNCO once a month. As it is explained to me everyone invited must commit to going once a month and bring $10 to donate for prizes. I heard the church has an opinion on this but can’t find it anywhere....
Oct 20, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Hi Gramps, I have tried searching in here for this topic but it does not yet seem to be covered. I am an avid basketball player and really enjoy my sport, but came to think today of how I am to wear a temple garment while I play without it showing as...
Oct 19, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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...
Oct 4, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, You answered a question positively regarding if God would think it’s OK to donate blood and organs but, if it were carried a step further, what do you believe God would think about reproduction other than by the natural plan He ordained?...
Sep 4, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Dear Gramps, I am a member of a convert family and was baptized into the church with my husband and son one year ago. As I have attended other people’s baptisms and blessings, I have noticed that the mother or wife of the family member being baptized or blessed...
Sep 1, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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...
