Jun 21, 2024 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, My son and his wife are currently giving us the silent treatment, contrary to President Russell M. Nelson’s address in the 2023 conference talk telling us not to do that. He also dishonors his mother and his father, me. He does so openly...
Jun 11, 2024 | Mormon Policy
Question Hey Gramps, I converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a couple of years ago, however, due to familial pressure (my family is pioneer stock in the Community of Christ Church, formerly RLDS) I stopped attending church altogether. I...
Jun 4, 2024 | Sabbath Day
Question Gramps, I know it’s not our place to judge others and that Sunday is our sign to the Lord, but my bishop and our bishopric (except me) watch sports on Sunday. I just don’t understand the reasoning behind this and it bothers me. How can I...
May 14, 2024 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Should we, as Latter-day Saints, swear on the Bible when part of a jury? Jim Answer Jim, Thank you for your question. First, I need to correct your question. While some jurisdictions may vary, jury duty usually doesn’t...
May 10, 2024 | Death, Temples
Question Gramps, My husband and son passed away within 6 months of each other. My husband’s half-sister (same mother), is an avid LDS member. She wants to seal and baptize both in the LDS faith. I have enjoined her and the LDS from this act in...
Apr 25, 2024 | Priesthood
Question Gramps, I have a question about women and the priesthood. A friend has posted her distaste for a recent quote that came out regarding women and priesthood power. The comments were crazy, to say the least, stuff about equality and power and patriarchy....
Apr 23, 2024 | Faith, Prayer
Question Gramps, Is it wise to get a blessing when I have no faith that I will get answers to my prayers? Or accept the counsel giving during my blessing? Karen Answer Dear Karen, It’s difficult to answer this question without knowing more. ...
Apr 2, 2024 | Last days, Missionary Work
Question Gramps, We know that before the Second Coming, the lost tribes will be gathered, and the Jews will accept Jesus as the Christ, return to the land of their inheritance, and rebuild the temple of Jerusalem. This is a critical part of the gathering of...
