Aug 21, 2018 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, My uncle recently received a letter from his bishop calling him to repent to appear in a bishop’s court for disciplinary actions. He was having an affair, he was married in the temple to his wife, but because of the affair, they separated for...
Jul 20, 2018 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, How can an illegal alien qualify for a temple recommend if they are not “honest in their dealings with their fellowmen?” They do not “obey, honor and sustain the law;” and are not “honest and true” as...
Jun 13, 2018 | Mormon Policy
Question Hi Gramps, Regarding your response to the woman in Idaho about honoring the monthly fast day, etc– The older General Handbook of Instructions, the older Gospel Principles book and local tradition, depending on the interpretation of the principle based...
May 16, 2018 | Mormon Policy
Question Dear Gramps, What are the thoughts of the Mormon Church about government welfare? My husband is attending medical school and I stay home with our son. We do use food stamps and medicaid for the baby and me. Without this help it would be impossible for...
Apr 16, 2018 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Years ago, my faith was failing and I wasn’t living according to the standards of the Church. As a result, I had my name removed from the records of the Church. I know I would need to be re-baptized in order to once again be in the...
Apr 1, 2018 | Mormon Policy
Question Hi Gramps! I was wondering what your thoughts were regarding church discipline for minors, specifically victims of sexual assault? In some cases, victims of abuse and sexual assault of all ages are barred from taking the sacrament and subjected to a...
Feb 12, 2018 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, I was asked not to wear a baseball cap in the church at a social activity that was not in the chapel. I do not see a problem if it’s on a Mutual night or social activity. I would never wear it in the chapel. I have a large scar from brain...
Jan 15, 2018 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, I am puzzled that President Nelson is going to announce the next Prophet. Is that a standard common practice or is he going to announce someone else on Tuesday? My Bishop announced last Sunday that it was President Nelson our next...
Jan 11, 2018 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, An acquaintance of mine, married in the temple 25 years ago, four children and an active member in the LDS church was recently divorced for having an extramarital affair which had been ongoing for some time. To this day the ex-wife and children...
Dec 29, 2017 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, If a couple are married in the temple and after many years get a civil divorce and not a temple divorce are they still required to wear their garments? What about if they get remarried in a civil wedding to a non-Mormon but not a temple...
