Mar 10, 2021 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Why aren’t Bishops and their counselors paid as instructed by the Lord in D&C 42:71-73? Kathryn Answer Kathryn, One question that occasionally comes up in discussions about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is...
Jan 8, 2021 | Mormon Policy, Priesthood
Question Gramps, I am an Elder. My son become a High Priest. Why can’t I ordain him just as I did all the others? I just had to sit there and suffer. John Answer Dear John, Your precious son was being ordained to a Priesthood office! What a...
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,...
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....
Jan 14, 2020 | Faith, Mormon Policy
Question Hey Gramps, Recently I’ve noticed in the news that members forming support groups for members going through faith crisis or those struggling to stay in the faith because of questions relating to LDS theology is seriously frowned upon and may even...
Dec 27, 2019 | Current issues, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Why is it necessary to wait one year after a death of an immediate family member to be able to do their temple work? William Answer William, It is necessary to wait one year after a death of an immediate family member because the...
May 6, 2019 | 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...
Jan 6, 2019 | Current issues, 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...
Sep 22, 2018 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, What are all of the rebaptism questions that are asked before someone (who was excommunicated for adultery) can be rebaptized? Does the rebaptism have to be approved by the First Presidency? Does that person have to be interviewed by a General...
Sep 17, 2018 | Current issues, Mormon Policy
Gramps, Why is it that Church Authorities do not place the same emphasis on viewing violence and brutality in media as that with pornography? We never hear of the dangers and evils that this causes our society. Violence and brutality are in direct opposition to...
