Aug 26, 2026 | Doctrine & Covenants, Polygamy
Question Gramps, Why was section 101 of the original printing of the D&C changed regarding monogamy vs polygamy? Specifically, verse 4, which states that we do not believe in polygamy. Also, why were early church leaders practicing polygamy while our own...
Aug 21, 2026 | Old Testament
Question Gramps, What happened to the fish and sea creatures during the flood? Noah doesn’t mention them. Do we just assume they survived because they were in the water? Peggy Answer Peggy, Latter-day Saint doctrine doesn’t provide...
Aug 17, 2026 | Book of Mormon, Doctrine & Covenants
Question Gramps, I’m trying to better understand a discrepancy I’ve noticed between the explicitly clear teachings in The Book of Mormon and modern teachings about after judgment. The Book of Mormon very clearly teaches that there is a heaven and there is a...
Aug 2, 2026 | Bible, Homosexuality
Question Gramps, What does Leviticus 18:22 mean? Does this pertain to gay and lesbianism? Jarel Answer Jarel, Leviticus 18:22 is one of the most discussed verses in the Old Testament. It reads: “Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with...
Jul 24, 2026 | Old Testament
Question Gramps, Do we know why Saul asked for 100 Philistine foreskins instead of some other body part? MG Answer MG, One of the more unusual requests in the Old Testament is found in 1 Samuel 18. After David defeated Goliath and became popular...
Jul 12, 2026 | Book of Mormon, Last days, Prophecies
Question Dear Gramps, In Jacob 6, “the world shall be burned with fire” is mentioned in several verses. Currently, there are many wildfires around the world. Is this what Jacob 6 is speaking of? Or is there going to be some other type of burning?...
Jul 5, 2026 | New Testament
Question Gramps, Why were the Samaritans outcasts? Ruth Answer Ruth, When we read the New Testament, it can be surprising to see how often there was tension between the Jews and the Samaritans. We see this in stories such as the woman at the well,...
Jun 26, 2026 | Pearl of Great Price
Question Gramps, Egyptologists said the Book of Abraham is false and said it’s the Book of the Dead instead. Yet, I heard that there is evidence that the first facsimile image is indeed a sacrifice, not a mummification. Of course, we ultimately rely on...
Jun 21, 2026 | New Testament
Question Gramps, Who do the Ten Virgins represent? Are they those who say they are Christians? Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Active members of the Church? How can we be certain we have oil in our lamps? Shadow Answer ...
Jun 5, 2026 | Book of Mormon
Question Gramps, In Alma Chapter 12, it discusses temporal and spiritual death. What is a spiritual death? Joel Answer Joel, When people read Alma 12 for the first time, one phrase tends to stand out: “spiritual death.” Alma talks...
