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...
Nov 29, 2017 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Is it appropriate for a bishop to ask for the congregation to sustain a young 12 year old that is going to be ordained to the priesthood Doug Answer Dear Doug, Thank you for your question. Not only is this appropriate for a...
Nov 23, 2017 | Mormon Policy
Question Hello Gramps, I need some guidance on theft of a company. I have someone that worked for me that is Mormon (I am not) that created her own business doing exactly what my company does. When she quit she took company information and files with her...
Sep 6, 2017 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Would it be permissible, in an emergency, to make one’s own garment part by taking a new white underwear item and sewing-in an appropriate mark or markings? Cliff Answer Dear Cliff, I’m aware of only one article of...
Jun 25, 2017 | 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...
Jan 24, 2017 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Tell me, if a person went into a bishop’s court and did not tell all of the sin (left major parts out) would they know ? I’m confused because a person I know went to a bishop’s court for adultery yet was only disfellowshiped....