Apr 11, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Dear Gramps, We know that stake presidencies and high councilors are everyday men subject to making occasional mistakes just like anybody else. My question for you, is if in the capacity of a church disciplinary council, they excommunicate someone in...
Mar 19, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Callings, Mormon Policy, Priesthood
Question Gramps I understand that when a man in the Mormon Church is called to serve in a bishopric he is ordained as a high priest. As a result, the high priest group in my ward consists of many members of past bishoprics. However, there are others in the...
Mar 4, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy, Testimony
Question Gramps, How do you feel about the fairly common practice of members taking their tiny children in arms up to the pulpit to coach them in bearing their testimonies? Some people feel it is very disruptive to the spirit of the fast and testimony meeting...
Mar 3, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Le’s say that there was a member of the Mormon Church and she came to church and did all the right things. Then her ward was divided, changing the boundaries. The person now does not go to the ward she is supposed to and she does not attend...
Feb 28, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Missionary Work, Mormon Policy
Question Dear Gramps, I am a new member of the Mormon Church and I have a question to ask. What does it mean when an elder writes his FIRST name and his last name? In one line? And also can a missionary fall in love with someone while on a mission? And can an...
Feb 23, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Dear Gramps, I was raised in the Mormon Church and my parents taught that we fast from two meals and give a fast offering based on that; and we fast for 24 hours for personal fasts. In my house, 24 hours can include six meals and several snacks...
Feb 16, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, In answer to a sister’s question about her husband having Alzheimer’s Disease, shouldn’t she ask her bishop before she asked you? Steve Answer Dear Steve, You’re absolutely right! In fact, every question proposed to me could be...
Jan 17, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps I would like to learn what is the Mormon Church’s position on plays in the church building? I am asking you because our stake has just been reorganized and no one I have asked knows for sure. Thank you. Donald Answer Dear Donald,...
Dec 27, 2006 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Dear Gramps, I’m confused at how many Mormon women are working outside the home. Have the counsels changed? Are the General Authorities now encouraging this? It seems like women who work outside the home are extremely sensitive when questioned about...
Dec 24, 2006 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Dear Gramps, A classmate of mine in Institute was considering applying to work for the CIA as a field operative. He was concerned, though, that he might be asked to steal information or other things (like technology) from foreign governments as part of...