Nov 25, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Some members commonly used abbreviations, such as D&C, BOM, YM, YW, YSA, LDS, but there are members who say it is not allowed. Rather than saying D and C, say it Doctrine and Covenants. Is there any Prophet talks regarding this? John ...
Oct 9, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps I was told that last year the Prophet Russell M Nelson and the brethren declared an end to the home teaching practice the way we had known it. Why do my former home teaches still want to come over at the same time to my house every month? Robert...
Sep 26, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, I have been separated now for 21 months. Would it be ok for me to start seeing other women? Charlie Answer Charlie, If you are not legally divorced, then no it is not okay. According to some state laws, the divorce must be...
May 6, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy, Tithing
Question Hello Gramps Can you please tell me what happens to the money that results from tithing in the UK? Is it kept in the UK in whole or in part to be used by the Church for UK expenditure? David Answer Dear David, All tithing donations are to...
Apr 14, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Dear Gramps, I am in love with an LDS woman for the past 4 years. I know my heart well, and my feelings for her are pure and honorable. She loves me, but says we won’t be able to marry in the temple and be sealed. We have spoken about this, and...
Jan 23, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, What is the difference between a general conference session and a solemn assembly? Scott Answer Scott, A solemn assembly is usually held following the calling and setting apart of a new president of The Church of Jesus Christ of...
Jan 6, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, In the history of the Church since the days of Joseph Smith, the Lord has always seen that there were apostles ordained to take the place of the Church president when he passes away. My question to you is does a man have to be an apostle to...
Dec 22, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Can you explain what 3 Nephi 12:31-32 means and why it is not part of the Church rules? David Answer David, You have two questions. Let me address each of them in turn. What does this passage mean? What it means is that unless...
Dec 16, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, What scriptural justification was there for them to seal Jane Manning James to the Smith family as an eternal servant? I find this very troubling. Matt Answer Matt, I can understanding why you might find this troubling, and...
Oct 26, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, I am in the Bishopric and our Bishop is out of town most of the time. I am acting Bishop when he is gone. Am I considered a Judge in Israel? Thank You. Kimo Answer Dear Kimo, Bishops have many responsibilities. A bishopric is...
