Jun 11, 2024 | Mormon Policy
Question Hey Gramps, I converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a couple of years ago, however, due to familial pressure (my family is pioneer stock in the Community of Christ Church, formerly RLDS) I stopped attending church altogether. I...
May 14, 2024 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Should we, as Latter-day Saints, swear on the Bible when part of a jury? Jim Answer Jim, Thank you for your question. First, I need to correct your question. While some jurisdictions may vary, jury duty usually doesn’t...
Aug 8, 2023 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, What is the LDS statement on mediums or channeling? Geoff Answer Dear Geoff, Mediums and channeling both fall under the umbrella of occult practices. All such practices are covered by the following Church policy (General...
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...
