Jul 3, 2011 | Current issues, Marriage, Temples
Hi Gramps, Could you please tell me does my husbands ex wife need to give permission for he and I to be sealed in the temple? She is threatening this. She committed adultery on him as well. We know he needs a sealing clearance, but can she stop us from being sealed?...
Jul 2, 2011 | Current issues, Jesus Christ
We know that a veil of forgetfulness is placed over us at the time of our birth. I’m wondering if the same happened to the Savior at his birth? Do we know if a veil was placed over his mind the same as ours? Grant Grant, Part of this answer is speculation and...
Jul 1, 2011 | Addictions, Current issues, Health, Word of Wisdom
I have been reading a lot about the problems with energy drinks out there and the high amounts of caffeine in them. I drink a shake in the morning from a mix. The ingredients at the bottom say that this contains a natural caffeine. I called the company that makes this...
Jun 30, 2011 | Church History, Priesthood
I was asked the question of why didn’t all blacks get the priesthood. They said some did and referenced blacklds.org as their source. I reseached their site and yours as to verifiable sources. I found a talk by Marvin Perkins which references ordination dates...
Jun 27, 2011 | Current issues, Premortal Life, Satan
Gramps, Does Satan remember us and/or did he retain any/all knowledge from the pre-existence? If so, is he able to use this knowledge to gain advantage in tempting us? I would also appreciate if you would reference any scripture or modern day revelation that answers...
Jun 24, 2011 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Are excommunication proceedings automatically started when a member of the Church is found guilty of a felony or pleads guilty of a felony offense? Susan Answer Dear Susan, In my view, the purpose of disciplinary hearings is three fold:...
Jun 14, 2011 | Mormon Policy, Priesthood, Sexual Issues
A woman asked to be removed from the records of the church. She then had a sex change operation and is living as a man, attending church. This person expects to be rebaptised and given the priesthood. I can see rebaptism, maybe, but do you agree with my supposition...
Jun 13, 2011 | Current issues, Faith, Second Coming
Question Gramps, First of all let me say I love this site and your answers are very helpful. But Eric from Washington asked if there will be a falling away before (or when) Christ comes again. You answered that the church will never be taken from the earth again. You...
Jun 11, 2011 | Repentance
Question Gramps, Why do members of the LDS church believe that simply repenting for your sins and being born again aren’t enough? You do NOT need to do “good works” to be accepted by Christ. Yes, it’s great if you do, but there is no...