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...
Jun 18, 2017 | Church History
Question Gramps, How did Alvin get into the celestial kingdom even though he was not yet baptized and did not have a wife at that time? How is this possible? Thanks! Marcie Answer Dear Marcie, Joseph’s oldest brother, Alvin, died in November...
Jun 7, 2017 | Current issues, Prayer
Question Gramps, Why do many saints fold their arms while praying instead of their hands? A convert of 22 years, I’ve never done it because no one could tell me why. I’d like to be able to tell other converts. Ingrid Answer Ingrid,...
May 31, 2017 | Mormon Policy, Priesthood
Question Gramps, Some friends of mine organized a scripture study that they then turned into a school of the prophets, citing D&C 88. I joined in for a few sessions to see, but ceased to attend when they started performing the ordinances of washing of the...
Apr 30, 2017 | God, Jesus Christ
Question Dear Gramps, I’ve heard and read that God is the same “yesterday, today, and forever.” I have also heard that He used to be just like us on another Earth and then He became a God. These statements seem to contradict. Is the latter...
Apr 19, 2017 | Current issues, Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, I understand that we can learn much from the chapters on war but why is so much included when the Saviors teachings are so peaceable? Linda Answer Dear Linda, Much of what the Savior taught was peaceful, yes, but not all of it....
