Jan 11, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Sin
Question Gramps, I was reading Isaiah 48:8 where it says, “for I knew that thou wouldest deal very treacherously, and wast called a transgressor from the womb.” There was also I cross reference to Isaiah 58:3 which says roughly the same thing. I...
Jan 10, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Temples
Question Gramps, What are all the reasons why we, as members, can’t tell others about what goes on in the temple? Besides the fact that we are commanded, and the fact that those things are sacred. Also why is it not allowed to take pictures or videos in...
Jan 9, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Faith, World History
Question Gramps, I have heard many people speak of America as “Mystery Babylon, the Mother of Harlots” as mentioned in Revelation chapter 18. Is there an official LDS position on this topic? Has the Church said anything to enlighten us as to who or...
Jan 8, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Death, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Does the church have an official position on donating one’s body to science, etc? Medical students need human cadavers to learn on. Some people might think it is disrespectful to the body, but I don’t think so. I think it is a...
Jan 7, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon, Mormon Faith
Question Hi Gramps, I know that the response to “Mormons aren’t Christians” is “we believe Jesus Christ, so yes we are.” But how would you respond to the more specific “Mormonism is a part of Christianity but not a valid,...
Jan 6, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Baptism, Trials
Question Gramps, Why are some people baptized and become active and others baptized and become inactive ? As individuals, as wards, as missionaries, or as individual members who pay attention ? Theodore Answer Dear Theodore, Much of our success...
Jan 5, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Atonement, Sin
Question Gramps, Did Christ’s atonement cover the sin of murder? Ann Answer Hello Ann, The sin of murder is a most grievous sin before our God; however, it would be nice if this question was just a simple yes and no answer…it is not....
Jan 4, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Prophets
Question Gramps, In Mosiah 8:15 it states a seer is greater then a prophet. Can only prophets be seers or can personal revelation also be described as the gift of a seer? I have received several revelations involving the future that in fact did happen....
Jan 3, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Sin
Question Gramps, Why do the evil wrongdoers always win out in the world over the ones who try to do the right thing? Janis Answer Dear Janis, The reason why it sometimes seems as though evil wrongdoers win in this world is because this world is a...
Jan 2, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Callings
Question Gramps, What are the consequences of turning down a calling? And, does it matter which calling one turns down; a nursery leader as opposed to Relief Society President, Stake President? Hal Answer Hal, Considering a calling can be a...
