Jun 10, 2016 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Why are all the handbooks describing the role and giving guidance to bishops/stake presidents not available to the public? If we are run by lay people, why not provide the handbook to all people so that we can ensure that the church is being...
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...
Apr 21, 2016 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, How long does disfellowshipped stay on your church records? I was told that it only stays on for 20 years. Joseph Answer Hello Joseph, Thank you for your question. To best address it, I think it is important that we have a...
Mar 18, 2016 | 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 | 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...
Mar 7, 2016 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Can non members speak in Sacrament Meeting? Gerald Answer Hi Gerald, Thanks for your question. In describing sacrament meetings, Handbook 2 states: Selecting and Orienting Participants Selecting Participants. The bishopric selects...
Feb 18, 2016 | Mormon Policy, Priesthood
Question Gramps, I moved to a new ward when my oldest son was 15. At sixteen I ordained him to the office of Priest and bestowed the rights, powers, and authority of that office, I added in the ward and stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Jan 19, 2016 | Mormon Policy
Question Hey Gramps! So I was just wondering. Do you have to be dressed up to give a priesthood blessing? I have friends that whenever they give one they first dress up. I have had other moments when my friends haven’t. Is it needed? Dallin Answer...
Jan 8, 2016 | Death, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Does the church have an official position on donating one’s body to science, etc? Medical students need human cadavers to learn on. Some people might think it is disrespectful to the body, but I don’t think so. I think it is a...
