Should little children be permitted to bear their testimonies in Sacrament Meeting?
Question Gramps, How do you feel about the fairly common practice of members taking their tiny children in arms up to the pulpit to coach them in bearing their testimonies? Some people feel it is very disruptive to the spirit of the fast and testimony meeting...
How can I help my Mormon friend who feels uncomfortable going to church in her new ward after a ward division?
Question Gramps, Le’s say that there was a member of the Mormon Church and she came to church and did all the right things. Then her ward was divided, changing the boundaries. The person now does not go to the ward she is supposed to and she does not attend...
How should Mormon missionaries be addressed and treated while serving their missions?
Question Dear Gramps, I am a new member of the Mormon Church and I have a question to ask. What does it mean when an elder writes his FIRST name and his last name? In one line? And also can a missionary fall in love with someone while on a mission? And can an...
Are there 2 different types of fasts in the Mormon Church?
Question Dear Gramps, I was raised in the Mormon Church and my parents taught that we fast from two meals and give a fast offering based on that; and we fast for 24 hours for personal fasts. In my house, 24 hours can include six meals and several snacks...
Is it okay to put on plays in a Mormon church building?
Question Gramps I would like to learn what is the Mormon Church’s position on plays in the church building? I am asking you because our stake has just been reorganized and no one I have asked knows for sure. Thank you. Donald Answer Dear Donald,...
Should Mormon women work outside the home?
Question Dear Gramps, I’m confused at how many Mormon women are working outside the home. Have the counsels changed? Are the General Authorities now encouraging this? It seems like women who work outside the home are extremely sensitive when questioned about...
Would it be improper for a member of the Mormon Church to join the CIA?
Question Dear Gramps, A classmate of mine in Institute was considering applying to work for the CIA as a field operative. He was concerned, though, that he might be asked to steal information or other things (like technology) from foreign governments as part of...
What are the keys of the priesthood that pertain to the President of an Elders Quorum in the Mormon Church?
Question Dear Gramps, I were recently called as a president of the elders quorum. I am a little confused as regards to what the keys to serve as a quorum president are. An elders quorum president is called by the stake president, but most issues have to be...
Why doesn’t the Mormon Church have crosses on their buildings as do other Christian churches?
Consistent with the law of Moses, that speaks against the making and veneration of images, the Mormon Church does not arorn its chapels with symbolic crosses.
