What is non consensual sin?
Question Gramps, At our recent General Conference Elder Cook used the term non consensual sin. I’m very confused by this. What is non consensual sin. If it’s non consensual like abuse or rape surely that is not a sin on the victim. Did he just get a bit...
How can I overcome repeating the same sinful actions?
Question Dear Gramps, I was wondering that if you’re overtaken by a bad thought or impure thoughts and totally give into them, and you keep repenting of it, how can you totally overcome it from happening again, especially if you’ve prayed and repented so many...
Is anger a sin?
Question Gramps, I have a question. I was talking to my friend last night about anger. She suggested that anger is a complete sin. I have been thinking about anger and righteous anger. We know that God has indignation and that is righteous anger. So are we...
Who qualifies as a Son of Perdition?
Question Gramps, Sorry, I just can’t understand Sons of Perdition, even though I have studied it. If a person has to have a perfect knowledge of Christ how can Hitler or other such evil people be son’s of perdition? They certainly did not have a...
Did Satan and his 1/3 part followers sin in choosing to not follow God’s plan?
Question Gramps, Did Satan and his 1/3 part followers “sin” in choosing not to follow God’s plan? Or are only those who gain a body able to sin? We definitely had power to make choices in the pre-existence, but when Satan “fell,”...
Did Christ’s atonement cover the sin of murder?
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....
What is the difference between a sin and a transgression?
Question Dear Gramps, What is the difference between a sin and a transgression? Adam partook of the fruit when God instructed them not to. Please explain the differences as in the 2nd Article of Faith about a sin and a transgression; We believe that all mankind...
Are temples desecrated by the visits of unworthy members?
Rather than judging and condemning others we should be kind and forgiving. The inappropriate actions of others may be a signal for help rather than a reason for condemnation.
How can so many people be in open rebellion against God if they originally followed Christ before coming to earth?
It is difficult to forgive someone who has hurt us or someone we love but the Lord said “Vengeance is mine.” We do ourselves more damage when we do not forgive.
