Dec 13, 2020 | Mormon Policy
Question Hi gramps, I was curious about why the church pays seminary and institute teachers (at least in Utah, I know they don’t pay every single one) and was thinking if that was paid ministry? Because our church condemns that…I don’t have doubts at all,...
Nov 22, 2020 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, My son is under the impression that the general authorities are just making a lot of money, and that they “know what’s going on” , but hide it from the public. -So, do the general authorities get an income for serving in...
Sep 23, 2020 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, For the longest time, I have thought of using crystals for “healing” as satanic. However, I recently learned the science behind it which is that crystals contain vibrations and energy which can help even out our own when it is out of whack....
Aug 18, 2020 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Dear Gramps, Hey, I live in México and I was planning on getting married in October 2020 but then the pandemic happened and we are all still in quarantine. For this reason, all of the temples are closed and the only one that’s open doesn’t accept...
Jul 30, 2020 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, What is the basis for the understanding that an engaged/betrothed heterosexual couple cannot make love prior to their wedding? Alexander Answer Alexander, 1. “Children are entitled to birth within the bonds of...
Jul 18, 2020 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Hi Gramps, I understand and believe that God intended sex only between a man and a woman and I take no issue with this. I also know that God intended us to have free agency. I don’t think its my place to even have an opinion on whether or not...
Jun 18, 2020 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, My parents were baptized and confirmed before their deaths, do I need to wait a year before having their endowments done? Bonnie Answer Dear Bonnie: Thank you for your question, although, your question lacks some detail so I will...
May 14, 2020 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, In many churches they use the words ‘plead the blood of Jesus’ over this or that. I am wondering why the Latter-day Saints don’t use those words. Lex Answer Lex, Why would we? That phrase is primarily from so...
Apr 23, 2020 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Hello gramps, I’m newly wed and my wife and I have agreed on not having kids just yet. We have been considering birth control, but what types of birth control are acceptable? As we researched different types, many simply prevent conception from...
Apr 14, 2020 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Dear Gramps, My daughter was born with Down Syndrome. She passed away when she was 8 years and 3 months old. Because she was over 8 years, we have been required to do her Baptism and Confirmation, because there is no place to mention her mental...
