Aug 13, 2014 | Homosexuality, Marriage, Temples
Question Dear Gramps, I read in a previous answer and it was mentioned in Sunday School today that members who are attracted to the same sex but remain chaste and don’t act on their urges, the same as heterosexuals, can hold a temple recommend. What about...
Jul 21, 2014 | Current issues, Life's Lessons
Question Gramps, I’m 24 years old and attending BYU. I feel an increasing desire to pursue a relationship and ultimately marry in the temple. However, I’ve never been in a relationship and have never really had the confidence to ask young women out....
Jul 1, 2014 | Life's Lessons, Temples
Question Hi Gramps In the country I live, we have to marry civilly before we can be sealed in a temple. I’ve been to several LDS weddings over the past few years where the bride has clearly not been wearing her garments under her wedding dress even though...
Jun 28, 2014 | Afterlife, Marriage
Question Will single sisters be able to marry in the Celestial Kingdom? Gary Answer Gary, Single sisters will be given the opportunity for marriage. But they will not marry in the Celestial Kingdom. In order to obtain the highest degree of the...
Jun 24, 2014 | Love, Marriage
Question Gramps, I am not a Mormon but am just starting a relationship with a man that is LDS. I have read some literature on the topic but could you please tell me if there is anything out of the norm (as per other religions) with regards to the Mormon faith?...
Jun 16, 2014 | Faith, Life's Lessons
Question Dear Gramps, I have been in middle school for 2 years now. It has gotten pretty hard so for 8th grade I am going to be home schooled. I know that even though I am not at school, temptations will still follow, and I really want to be prepared to hold...
Jun 4, 2014 | Callings, Marriage
Question HI Gramps. I have a calling in my ward as assistant scout master and it requires a lot of time and dedication. My wife however gets mad or upset if I have a meeting to go to and she wants time to spend with me. I want to accomplish the...
May 30, 2014 | Current issues, Life's Lessons
Question Gramps, I don’t know what to do and I don’t want to be judgmental but I do want to help my family. I’m worried about my dad and the influence he’s brought to me and this family. When I was around 16, he introduced me to...
May 26, 2014 | Current issues, Life's Lessons
Question Gramps, Thanks for taking my question. The short story is that I am an atheist, and carrying on a complicated but loving relationship with a believing Mormon woman. While I believe none of the claims of the church (and am honest about it), somehow I...
May 25, 2014 | Current issues, Life's Lessons
Question Gramps, You might be getting ready for a response about the birds and the bees, but that is not what I am asking about today. That, to me, is a very clear line. But, my question is about other aspects of marriage that might be off limits to those who...
