Nov 17, 2013 | Mormon Policy, Temples
Question Gramps, I enjoy your column as I use it as a resource when I give talks. My question is, why are priesthood temple workers required to have clean shaven faces? When did this change, as most of the early prophets and male members had beards or...
Oct 10, 2013 | Marriage, Mormon Policy
Question Dear Gramps, I recently attended a wedding in our ward chapel between a member and a non member. The Bishop did not perform a ring exchange ceremony. He later stated “we LDS do not do that” but they exchanged rings at the reception in the...
Aug 14, 2013 | Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith, Mormon Policy
Question Dear Gramps, A friend recently asked me why the Book of Mormon is free and why there is no compensation collected for handing it out. I could not answer her. Would you share some insights? Was the Book of Mormon ever NOT free? Thank you for your time!...
Jul 23, 2013 | Mormon Policy, Sabbath Day, Sacrament
Why do the sacrament tablecloths need to be nontransparent? Edson __________________ Dear Edson, (vol. 2, 20.4.2): “Sacrament tablecloths should be white, nontransparent, clean, and pressed. Sacrament trays should be kept clean.” Strictly speaking, the...
Jul 17, 2013 | Mormon Policy, Tithing
I have to pay a large sum which is means tested every month, by court order. This is non negotiable. Until that is cleared every penny I have over basic subsistence , rent and utilities are counted as disposable income which I have to use towards repayment of the...
Jul 8, 2013 | Death, Mormon Policy
Hi, Thank you for replying to my question the last time I emailed you. May I asked a question regarding “cremation and dedication of the grave”, actually a question given by one brother during a class which there was no clear answer. His question is with...
Jun 30, 2013 | Callings, Divorce, Mormon Policy
Can a man married to a divorced woman (specifically if she was sealed in the temple in her first marriage) be called to be a Bishop? I can’t find an accurate answer for that. Thanks! Bernice _______________ Bernice, As I have taken time to research an answer to...
Jun 29, 2013 | Missionary Work, Mormon Policy, Sexual Issues, Worthiness
Question Gramps, My son has SSA (Same Sex Attraction). He does not act upon it. He wants to go on a mission. He has worked on worthiness and feels ready to go. We were told that he couldn’t go because he had SSA. In the Church Handbook of Instructions,...
Jun 5, 2013 | Mormon Policy, Temples
Can temple clothing be modified with a piece of velcro to help hold the garment on? Kerry ______________ Kerry, I’m not sure, though it seems adjusting the size to fit more properly would be the first step to attempt, whether the garment is too loose or too...
Jun 1, 2013 | Mormon Policy, Temples
I believe that the reason one has to wait a year to do temple work for the dead is: They are being preached to in the spirit world. When the year is up the deceased have enough knowledge to either reject or accept their temple work. What is your take on this? Joyce...
