Nov 17, 2010 | Afterlife, Marriage
Gramps, We were discussing plural marriages in the celestial kingdom. Our question is: Will this be a choice or does this pertain to the brethren who are sealed to more than one wife here on earth? Doug, from Washington Dear Doug, There have been no plural marriages...
Nov 16, 2010 | Marriage, Premortal Life
Question Dear Gramps, I have heard that the reason that polygamy was practiced was because the 1/3 who followed Satin were all men and that left more women than men on this earth. In order for all women to obtain eternal life they have to be sealed to someone. Is this...
Nov 1, 2010 | Divorce, Marriage
Question Dear Gramps, In the New Testament it says that when a woman who is divorced remarries, she commits adultery. I know several women who have been remarried in the temple following a divorce. Can you shed some light on this scripture? Thanks! L ...
Oct 31, 2010 | Afterlife, Bible, Marriage
Gramps, Hello, I’m a member of the church, but am confused by something I have heard said that a single woman will have a husband in heaven. Now I’m curious as to how this can happen when the bible clearly states there will be no marrying or given in...
Oct 25, 2010 | Current issues, Family, Life's Lessons
Hi Gramps. Here’s my problem. In addition to a 17 year old son I have an adult son and an adult stepson who are working full time also living at home. They are saving money for college. A few nights ago I found them upstairs watching R rated movies and my 17...
Oct 13, 2010 | Current issues, Marriage
Gramps, I know that they say to avoid pornography, but they also say that the prophet does not go into a married couple’s bedroom. If a married couple enjoys it privately, is it wrong? If so, WHY? I need concrete reasons. Anon, from Colorado Dear Anon,...
Oct 1, 2010 | Current issues, Life's Lessons
Dear Bro. Gorton, Sir, I am a life-long member married to a convert. We have four children and are expecting our fifth by Christmas. I tell you this to share where I am in this life. What I need to know is how to repair a relationship with our Father. I am angry with...
Sep 13, 2010 | Current issues, Family, Life's Lessons
Gramps, My daughter married a Catholic seven years ago. Both her father and I have raised her in the Mormon faith. She will not attend church, and her husband doesn’t attend his church either. What’s a mother to do? Barbara, from California Dear Barbara,...
Sep 11, 2010 | Marriage, Mormon Doctrine
Question Dear Gramps, This old maid here is a little bit confused about a few things that people told me about marriage. Being single I decided to ask you to tell me if these are “myths” or fact. While living in Greece, someone mentioned in a conversation...
Sep 11, 2010 | Current issues, Marriage, Mormon Policy
Gramps, Could you please tell me the church’s view of bi-racial marriages? Thank you. Anonymous, from Idaho Dear Anonymous, I can’t quote you the Church’s official view on interracial marriage, but the following comment made by President Spencer W....
