Answers about Various Topics of Mormon Beliefs

Why are some minors who are sexually assaulted disciplined by the Church?

Apr 1, 2018 | Mormon Policy

Question Hi Gramps! I was wondering what your thoughts were regarding church discipline for minors, specifically victims of sexual assault? In some cases, victims of abuse and sexual assault of all ages are barred from taking the sacrament and subjected to a...

In which things should a woman in the Mormon Church be obedient to a man?

Mar 31, 2018 | Family, Priesthood

Question Dear Gramps, I have been a member of the Mormon Church for a few years now. I had a discussion with a friend that asked me a question and I didn’t know exactly how to answer. I hope you can help me. In which things should a woman be obedient to a man?...

Does the Mormon Church have a position on when the spirit enters the body?

Mar 30, 2018 | Mormon Doctrine

Question Gramps, Does the church believe the spirit enters the body at conception? I’ve read that science says life begins 18 days after. I have a friend who miscarried at about 6-8 weeks. Would the spirit of that embryo be given to her in the next...

Can one be baptized and receive a temple recommend if drinking coffee prescribed by a doctor?

Mar 29, 2018 | Word of Wisdom

Question Gramps, An investigator had a health concern and she was prescribed by her doctor to drink coffee with her medicines at least once a day. Is she allowed to be baptized and receive a temple recommend in the future without giving up coffee? Or will she...

How is the ordinance of Calling and Election and Second Comforter done?

Mar 28, 2018 | Mormon Doctrine

Question Gramps, I have read about the ordinance of Calling and Election, and Second Comforter – the what and why’s of this. But I have never found the “hows”. How is this done? Are you recommended by your priesthood leader? Is this...

Does God have a sense of humor?

Mar 26, 2018 | God

Question Dear Gramps, Does God have a sense of humor? Sebastian Answer Dear Sebastian, To attempt to answer that question, it would seem appropriate to first come to a consensus of what humor is. Let me try a little development on that point. In...

Should we always agree with what the Prophet says or should we pray about it?

Mar 25, 2018 | Prophets

Question Dear Gramps, Should you always agree with what a prophet says automatically or should you pray about it? I heard that Brigham Young said don’t take my word for it, pray about it. I do understand that he can speak as a prophet and as a man, but how do...

Did the Savior Himself preach to the spirits in prison, as mentioned in 1 Peter 3:18-20, or did He send others in His behalf?

Mar 22, 2018 | Jesus Christ

Question Gramps, I was listening to a wonderful set of talks on CD called “Our Savior” from a lecture series at BYU last year. One of the lecturers made a statement that Jesus did not actually preach to the spirits in spirit prison after his crucifixion; but he...

What is meant by the earth being the Lord’s footstool?

Mar 21, 2018 | Jesus Christ

Question Gramps, What is meant by the earth being the Lord’s footstool? Rachel & Grant Answer Dear Rachel. & Grant, Think of it!! Of all the infinite number of worlds in the universe, the Savior chose this world, our earth, in which to take upon...

I do not believe that God is all powerful. Don’t the elements obey because of their own volition?

Mar 20, 2018 | God

Question Gramps, I really do appreciate reading your responses to the submitted questions. This isn’t really a question, but a statement. Although you quoted the scriptures stating that God is all powerful, I really don’t think that is the case. He...

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Why are some minors who are sexually assaulted disciplined by the Church?

In which things should a woman in the Mormon Church be obedient to a man?

Does the Mormon Church have a position on when the spirit enters the body?

Can one be baptized and receive a temple recommend if drinking coffee prescribed by a doctor?

How is the ordinance of Calling and Election and Second Comforter done?

Does God have a sense of humor?

Should we always agree with what the Prophet says or should we pray about it?

Did the Savior Himself preach to the spirits in prison, as mentioned in 1 Peter 3:18-20, or did He send others in His behalf?

What is meant by the earth being the Lord’s footstool?

I do not believe that God is all powerful. Don’t the elements obey because of their own volition?

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