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...
Oct 9, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, There are several books written by members who claim they have seen the future and are commanded by God and angels to warn the public about what they have seen. They are even giving firesides in church buildings on the topic. Many members...
Oct 4, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, I am our ward financial clerk and just became aware that rent receipts submitted may be fraudulent. What should I do? Valrick Answer Hello Valrick, Thank you for your question. It is unfortunate that you have been placed in this...
Oct 1, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, I have attended several ward sacrament meetings over that last few years and I have heard rumors about church safety and the act of conceal carrying in sacrament meetings. I too have noticed a new habit of older gentlemen (some known to be the...
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 19, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, I just came back from a meeting with a member of the stake presidency to renew my temple recommend. We chatted for a minute or two, just small talk. He then said to me, “I presume that your bishop did a thorough interview with you?”...
