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...
Sep 6, 2018 | Mormon Policy, Scriptures
Question Gramps, I want to know if there is evidence that Corianton (from Alma 39-42) is included in those listed in Alma 48 as being “like Moroni” or “no less serviceable”… indicating he had repented, and had become acceptable to...
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...
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 | Current issues, 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...
Jun 25, 2017 | Current issues, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Why do saints not wear masks? I notice they’re discouraged at LDS events and I’ve gotten some very silly explanations. Ingrid Answer Dear Ingrid, Your question is an intriguing one. I assume you are talking of wearing...
May 31, 2017 | Mormon Policy, Priesthood
Question Gramps, Some friends of mine organized a scripture study that they then turned into a school of the prophets, citing D&C 88. I joined in for a few sessions to see, but ceased to attend when they started performing the ordinances of washing of the...
