Jun 19, 2026 | Mormon Faith, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Why are we making the Salt Lake Temple earthquake-proof? Should we not have faith that Heavenly Father can protect his temple using divine means? If God isn’t concerned about protecting his temples from natural disasters. Why are we...
Jun 15, 2026 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, I can’t find anything official from the Church about recent changes to the temple garment related to a relaxed view of modesty. Have modesty standards been lowered? Connie Answer Connie, The recent changes to temple garments...
Jun 14, 2026 | Holy Ghost, Jesus Christ
Answer Gramps, When did Jesus Christ receive the gift of the Holy Ghost? Ashton Answer Ashton, The short and sweet answer is that we do not know. No scripture specifically identifies the moment when Jesus received the gift of the Holy Ghost, nor...
Jun 10, 2026 | Joseph Smith
Question Gramps, Joseph Smith was foreordained to become a prophet. Did he become a prophet when he had the First Vision or when he received the Priesthood? Thank you. Bonnie Answer Bonnie, In the Book of Mormon, Joseph of Egypt prophesied: “A...
Jun 8, 2026 | Mormon Policy, Sabbath Day
Question Gramps, Is it appropriate for an LDS member to play the organ at a different church for compensation on Sundays? Michael Answer Michael, According to the theology and teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the...
Jun 7, 2026 | Mormon Policy, Temple Work
Question Gramps, My grandma wants to go to the temple more than anything, but her bishop says she isn’t allowed because her husband (who isn’t a member and has never been) won’t let her. Why does a non-member get to dictate her eternal...
Jun 3, 2026 | Mormon Policy, Temple Work
Question Gramps, Is there a correct positioning of hands and fingers on the head of a person being blessed, i.e., laying on of hands on the head or top of the head and side of the head in temple ordinances? Is there a protocol that is being violated if not done...
Jun 1, 2026 | Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, How are Jesus and John related? Kathy Answer Kathy, According to the Bible and Latter-day Saint understanding, Jesus and John the Baptist were relatives through their mothers, Mary and Elisabeth (Elizabeth). The scriptures do not...
