Sep 11, 2016 | Mormon Policy, Sacrament
Question Gramps, There is quite the debate going on in our ward at BYU Hawaii concerning people showing up late for church (if at all). I heard once of a General Authority that likened the Sacrament room unto Noah’s ark. Should the doors be shut or opened...
Sep 10, 2016 | Missionary Work, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, I was always told that service projects are not proselyting activities. Yet there is interest in my ward from a couple of people who are wanting to have printed proselyting type tshirts for everyone to wear while doing service...
Jun 30, 2016 | Mormon Policy, Obedience
Question Gramps, If we are one day told to turn in our guns because the law changed and it is required, will the Church support that law and tell us to turn them in? Tracie Answer Dear Tracie, I believe you have asked a question that has crossed...
Jun 24, 2016 | Mormon Policy, Temples
Question Gramps, Writing is an important part of my thought process. We are encouraged to go to the temple to seek out answers, and I was wondering why I never see people write down their impressions in the Celestial Room. Is it not allowed to bring a pen and...
Jun 23, 2016 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, What is this trend with LDS women wearing workout gear when not working out and using it as an excuse to not wear their garments? I have noticed a LOT of people I know from church who are endowed doing things (and posting pictures on social...
Jun 11, 2016 | Mormon Policy, Word of Wisdom
Question Gramps, What is the Church’s stance on medicinal marijuana? Terry Answer Dear Terry, When the Utah State Legislature was considering two bills on medical marijuana the Church did issue a statement. It said in part: “While we...
Apr 25, 2016 | Life's Lessons, Mormon Policy
Question Dear Gramps, I am a convert and the only member in my family. I just received my mission call and a month ago I received my endowments. My question is in regards to non-members and garments. Can they see them? Can they wash them? Can they touch them? I...
Apr 22, 2016 | Church History, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Why is the church so reluctant to allow members information regarding the formation of the church? The plural wives of early leaders, the way the translation of the plates was done. It would seem to me that God is going to be pretty busy...
Mar 18, 2016 | Current issues, Mormon Policy
Question Dear Gramps, I am wondering about the doctrine behind the consecrated oil. Why do we use olive oil? Why don’t we use another kind of oil? I understand that it is a very old practice but why did they start to use it in the first place? Thank You!...
Mar 13, 2016 | Current issues, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, When and why is it that the church leadership considers it okay to brand everything as “Mormon” when the scriptures specifically say not to and when their own talks discourage the use of it in reference to the church? Examples...
