Nov 11, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, LDS Church, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, It is my understanding that individuals who have been excommunicated and restored to full fellowship cannot hold positions as a bishop, seminary instructor, or temple worker. Why is that the case? Gordon Answer Gordon, Your...
Aug 9, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, On an anti Mormon site, I have just read the original wording for the Endowment which included all of the changes made. The writer also said that Joseph Smith had indicated that the Endowment would never be changed from its original form, as...
Jul 23, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Can you explain why it takes one year after death to be baptized in the temple? Raja Answer Raja, The simple and most direct answer is… Because the LDS Church has created a policy to that effect. The Church has many policies...
Jul 7, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, The church allows all to attend meetings, even nonmembers and ex members. What if a non, ex, or member began outright speaking against the church and its doctrines, to the point that they were a heckler? Would they be banned from the building?...
Jun 2, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, With the passing of beloved Apostle L. Tom Perry there is now a vacancy as it were in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. I am interested to know what the process is for choosing a new Apostle. Barbara Answer Dear Barbara, Jesus...
Feb 4, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question In California, it is now illegal for any Judge to be a member of the BSA. How does that work at the ward level? If a judge is a member of the Church, can he not be called to be Scout Master? Robyn Answer Robyn, In the 12th Article of...
Jan 30, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Why is a recommend required to attend a temple dedication at the ward building. I would love to invite some that are less active hopeful that these meetings would inspire to work towards regular temple attendance. I understand that the...
Jan 28, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Hey Gramps! I don’t understand why the church is okay with surgical body modification but not tatooing. To me, the vanity and rejection of the body God has given us involved in plastic surgery seems a much greater defilement of our temples than a...
Jan 18, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps If a person is HIV positive, why are they not allowed to serve a normal full-time mission? William Answer William, According to the National Institute of Health individuals who are diagnosed as HIV positive need to work closely...
Jan 1, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Hello there Gramps, I really enjoy your questions and answers. Thank you for all your shared wisdom. My question is regarding visiting teaching. I am wondering why we are not set apart and given a blessing for this important church calling? Thank...
