Mar 13, 2006 | AAAA AskGramps Website, LDS Church
There is currently not a Patriarch to the Church in the Mormon Church. The organization of the Mormon Church changes according to the size and needs of the current times. The office of Mormon patriarch is now filled on a stake level.
Mar 13, 2006 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History
Mormon patriarch and martyr Hyrum Smith was the father of future Mormon prophet Joseph F. Smith. Not much is known about his other children, six of whom were born to his first wife Jerusha.
Mar 9, 2006 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History, Etymology
In Joseph Smith’s letter, “Old Major” refers to the Prophet’s dog. The word “prattler” was a common term for a little child.
Mar 9, 2006 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Abortion, Mormon Policy
Only in cases of incest, rape, or seriously jeopardized life, accompanied by earnest consultation with church leaders and God, may a Mormon possibly consider an abortion.
Mar 9, 2006 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Word of Wisdom
Mormons, regardless of their ancestry, have been counselled to avoid peyote and any other harmful drug.
Mar 9, 2006 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Word of Wisdom
While the Mormon Church does not forbid caffeines, Mormons are couselled to avoid addicting foods and drinks to keep their bodies healthy.
Mar 9, 2006 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Word of Wisdom
While the Mormon Church recognizes that caffeine is one of the dangerous chemicals in many drinks that should be avoided, it is not necessarily the reason coffee and tea are forbidden by the Word of Wisdom.
Mar 9, 2006 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Doctrine
Mormon doctrine teaches that the full power of Jesus’ atonement for our sins can only come to those who follow God’s ordained servants and receive the necessary ordinances from them.
Mar 9, 2006 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History
The Kirtland Temple has been in the possession of the RLDS Church since 1880. The current president of the Temple is not a direct descendant of Joseph Smith, Jr.
Mar 8, 2006 | AAAA AskGramps Website, LDS Church
The Mormon prophet been ordained by priesthood authority and one should not be ashamed to say so. The office of Pope gained its authority politically centuries ago.