Does the Church help financially those who are not LDS?
Question Gramps, Does the LDS church help people with money situations if the person is not LDS? Sara Answer Sara, The LDS Church has many methods to help people who are struggling. When there is a natural disaster the church does send out much in...
If I take medication is it breaking my fast?
Dear Gramps, I have a question concerning Fast Sunday. A week ago (which was fast Sunday) I had to take prescription medicine that says, Take With Food. I fasted my two meals, but put one bite of food in my mouth Sunday morning to take my pill. One bite is all I had....
Is chewing gum breaking a fast?
Dear gramps, If you chew a piece of gum, is it breaking a fast? Thanks. Anna, from Washington Dear Anna, Fasting has a dual purpose. One purpose is to provide funds for the care of the poor, and the other purpose is to increase our spirituality by the practice of...
Should a bishop give welfare assistance to someone who is on strike?
Question Aloha Gramps, I am currently the Relief Society President of our Ward in the Mormon Church and my husband and I had an interesting talk the other day about how our tithing money is spent. The State of Hawaii is currently experiencing a teacher’s strike and...
How much should we donate as fast offerings?
When dealing with fast offerings Mormon doctrine teaches that the Lord cares more about the heart of the giver than the exact amount of money given. Mormons believe it is wise to prioritize.
