Dec 26, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 22, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, I was wondering, do you know the proper way to dispose of consecrated oil that has gone rancid? Is it like sacrament bread and water that is unused and just gets thrown away? Thanks. Calvin Answer Calvin, Yes the proper way is...
Dec 4, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | 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...
