Aug 30, 2011 | Bible, Current issues, Death, Happiness
Since we got the surprising news about Osama Bin Laden’s death we all rejoiced. But I remembered a scripture not to do this kind of thing. “Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, And do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles.” Proverbs 24:17...
Aug 29, 2011 | Current issues, Temples
Question Dear Gramps, I have a friend who grew up as a member of the LDS church and served a mission and then went on to be sealed in the temple. Unfortunately this friend chose to live a life not in accordance with the teachings of the gospel. He is now divorced and...
Aug 27, 2011 | Current issues, Marriage, Temples
Why can’t Prince William and Catherine Middleton marry in the temple instead? If they did get married in the temple will this hurt their image and their reputation?Does D&C 76:75 apply to this by their actions? Wondering, Dear Wondering, I have a simple...
Aug 24, 2011 | Life's Lessons, Missionary Work
I just want to ask your opinion on something.. I never had a boyfriend but I do go out on dates and I do like someone right now. I’m preparing to go on my mission. I’m really sure that I will serve my mission. My question is, should I tell a guy how I...
Aug 17, 2011 | Current issues, Marriage, Temples
Dear Gramps, OK, wife #1 kicked me out of the house for my following my leader and not being sealed to her youngest son. The problem is that wife #1 does not want divorce, and the marriage is recognized in Spain and in the Temple. If I didn’t really make...
Aug 15, 2011 | Mormon Policy, Temples
Has the church ever come out with revelation denying temple work for the dead? For example; can Osama Bin Ladens work be done? Justin Justin, Part of your question is “public relations” as well as doctrine of the church. We know that God is a just and fair...
Aug 14, 2011 | Life's Lessons, Missionary Work
What happens to a missionary if he choses to leave his mission early? Thanks Cynthia Cynthia, Part of the answer depends on the reason why the missionary leaves his mission prematurely. Is the missionary simply homesick and not cut out for missionary service?...
Aug 13, 2011 | Bible, Book of Mormon, Current issues, Holy Ghost, Jesus Christ
Firstly, I live in Auburn, Alabama where there aren’t a lot of mormons. The majority of my friends aren’t mormon. While I’m okay with this, I can tell most of them don’t think highly of the church, Joseph Smith, etc. (but most of them do have...
Aug 12, 2011 | Abortion, Forgiveness, Mormon Doctrine
Dear Gramps, I am very confused. In the Journal of Discourses there are a few quotes by John Taylor saying that any person who has an abortion can never receive eternal life in the celestial kindgom. Today Elder Boyd K. Packer has said that you can be forgiven of an...
Aug 11, 2011 | Current issues, Jesus Christ
I know that the Savior chose all His disciples. I wonder if He knew the role that Judas Iscariot was to play in His betrayal? Also what about Judas’ agency, if he hadn’t betrayed the Savior would someone else have taken the step? Margaret Dear Margaret,...
