Aug 11, 2015 | Current issues, Temples
Question Gramps, Did women work in the Old Testament temples or in the Book of Mormon temples? Were baptism or endowments done in these temples? Karen Answer Dear Karen, There is much we don’t know about these ancient temples, but there are...
Feb 13, 2015 | Current issues, Temples
Question Gramps, I have been wondering about the temple work that was done in the Nauvoo Temple when Brigham Young was working around the clock to get the work done before the Saints left Nauvoo. How is it similar or different than the work we do today? Rod...
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 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 9, 2014 | Mormon Policy, Temples
Question Gramps, Why can we not kneel to pray in the temple? Patty Answer Dear Patty, You can kneel in the temple, but it should be done at an altar designed for this purpose. They generally have a short padded “stoop” for you to rest...
Mar 20, 2014 | Temples, Worthiness
Question Gramps, Can a teenager lose their limited use temple recommend for wearing the smallest gauges there are? Julie Answer Julie, A Bishop is the only person who is authorized to judge and issue limited use recommends for youth. As such only the Bishop for...
Dec 4, 2013 | Family, Mormon Policy, Temples
Question Dear Gramps, This is my first time asking someone questions like this other than the Lord of course. My mother shortly got converted after I did. She was happy, she is a single mother of three children including me. She had asked our bishop at the time...
Nov 20, 2013 | Doctrine & Covenants, Family, Temples
Question Gramps, I have a special needs daughter and would like to know if she should receive her endowments? She has the mental and emotional level between 4 and 8 years old. She was baptized at 8 years old. She is now 22 years old. James Answer ...
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...
Nov 15, 2013 | Satan, Temples
Question Dear Gramps, Can Satan hear things that are talked about in the temple? Jayn Answer Jayn, I am unable to find any doctrinal declaration that Satan is not able to hear words spoken in the temple. I have heard temple patrons specify that...
