Jul 24, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Is it normal to post the favorite quotes from the manual (e.g. “Teachings of the Presidents of the Church”) during the meeting on Facebook? Kirill Answer Dear Kirill, Many of us are still neophytes in the modern...
Jul 5, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, As someone who loves beards, I am curious, do you suppose we will ever see them sported by general authorities in the future? Why or why not? Thanks! Shawn Answer Shawn, There is no right or wrong answer to this question because...
Jun 30, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 20, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Hi Gramps, I have a friend who has two sets of temple ceremonial clothes and he wants to give me one. Since he has used both, he’s not sure if he can do that. Is it ok? Thanks. Edson Answer Hi Edson, Yes, members of the church may...
Jun 11, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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...
Jun 10, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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...