Aug 31, 2017 | Current issues, Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, Where does it say Christ will not deceive us? He will not come as an angel of darkness? Steve Answer Steve, I’m not sure what you mean by this. If you’re just asking about if the Lord would ever lie to us, the answer...
Aug 27, 2017 | Current issues, LDS Church
Question Hello Gramps, I’ve come to realize during my short time in the church that you do t ever see a “joe the plumber” type in a General Authority leadership position……or stake and ward either? Although I do appreciate the need...
Aug 26, 2017 | Holy Ghost, Jesus Christ
Question Dear Gramps, At one point in my life, I felt so low. Enough for me to think that not even Jesus loved me. Looking back now, it seems really stupid. I obviously don’t believe that at all as of now. What I want to know is, was this denying Jesus...
Aug 5, 2017 | Current issues, Word of Wisdom
Question Gramps, I know the controversy of whether or not green tea is against the Word of Wisdom, but my question is specifically about a green tea extract called EGCG. I was wondering if I could use as a weight-loss aid? I think it can contain very small...
Aug 3, 2017 | Current issues, LDS Church
Question Gramps, My question is about early morning seminary. When I was in school in Utah, of course, seminary was just a part of our day. We walked across the street and it was a nice break from the normal day. However, away from Utah and maybe Idaho,...
Aug 2, 2017 | Current issues, LDS Church
Question Dear Gramps, I don’t think you’d touch this one with a ten foot pole, but here goes. Why are the LDS chapels in some wealthy Utah neighborhoods so fancy and ornate, while others in poor rural areas so plain and regular? Obviously, a lot...
Jul 23, 2017 | Current issues, LDS Church
Question Gramps, I know we are counseled not to read anti-Mormon literature. What is the reasoning behind this? Shouldn’t it be of value to us to know what is being said about our religion? It sometimes gives you the feeling that church leaders...
Jul 14, 2017 | Current issues, LDS Church
Question Gramps, I just saw on our local news that the Mormon Church doesn’t pay taxes. Is this true? Daniel Answer Daniel, The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints obeys the laws of the land in which it operates. If it did not there...
Jun 25, 2017 | Current issues, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Why do saints not wear masks? I notice they’re discouraged at LDS events and I’ve gotten some very silly explanations. Ingrid Answer Dear Ingrid, Your question is an intriguing one. I assume you are talking of wearing...
Jun 24, 2017 | Current issues, Joseph Smith
Question Gramps, Is it necessary to have a testimony of the first vision? I’ve heard it said that the restored gospel stands or falls on the first vision. Taking into account the whole scriptural cannon, as well as the testimony of all saints, is it...
