Jul 6, 2007 | Miracles, Resurrection
Question Dear Gramps, In Gospel Principals today we were reading and studying Chapter 12, The Atonement. When we came to page 74, the second paragraph says “On the third day after his crucifixion, Christ took up his body again and became the first person to be...
Jul 5, 2007 | Babies, Forgiveness, Happiness, Life's Lessons, Love, Repentance, Sexual Issues
Dear Gramps, I am 18 years old and am 38 and a half weeks pregnant and have just separated from my partner, he is now in jail. I love him with all my heart, and want him to be around for his daughter, but he isn’t allowed. I am unsure if a can bring her up without him...
Jul 4, 2007 | Afterlife, Bible, Doctrine & Covenants, God, Jesus Christ, Marriage, Mormon Doctrine, Pearl of Great Price, Satan
Gramps, Thanks for your reply. But I am confused about Jesus being God. My understanding is that the Mormons teach that Jesus is God’s actual Son and that Satan is Jesus actual brother?? Is this correct? If this is correct, then how can there be a trinity of God, the...
Jul 4, 2007 | Afterlife, Marriage, Mormon Policy, Temples
Hi Gramps, Why does the Church keep me sealed to my divorced wife and child even after she married (seven years now) a non-member. If we were sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise, and there was definitely a breakdown in the “promise” and in our faith in each other,...
Jul 3, 2007 | Book of Mormon, Holy Ghost, Revelation
Question Dear Gramps, I would like to thank you for your response to my question. I have found articles on the internet outlining the contents of The Structure of Scientific Revolutions in some detail. I have spent the last couple of hours reading through these...
Jun 27, 2007 | Abortion, Repentance
Question Hello Gramps, I was sealed in the temple years ago and later divorced. I no longer attend the Mormon Church. Later as a single mother, I had an abortion. Have I committed an unforgivable sin? Lately I have been fasting and praying a lot. I am trying to...
Jun 26, 2007 | Atonement, Repentance
Question Dear Gramps, After a person becomes somewhat convinced of the extreme gravity of their sinful behavior, how long should they be harrowed up by the memory of their sins? The situation of Zeezrom in the Book of Mormon comes to mind. He was reduced to his...
Jun 22, 2007 | Faith, Family, Marriage, Missionary Work, Mormon Doctrine, Temples
Dear Gramps, I read your answer about plural marriages and that there will be no marriages performed passed this earth life and I am a little confused. I was sealed to my husband in the temple but then we were divorced. He has since been sealed to someone else but our...
Jun 22, 2007 | Baptism, Family
Question Dear Gramps, My mom and dad who don’t even communicate are against me getting baptized in the Mormon Church. I really want to but am unsure if I can live up to the commitment especially around my family who expect me to be just like them. Also I...
