Sep 12, 2025 | Word of Wisdom
Question Gramps, When I joined the Church 15 years ago, I quit smoking, drinking alcohol, tea, and coffee. Could you explain about eating meat sparingly, as it seems most eat a lot of it–even at the Church linger longers. Bruce Answer Bruce,...
Aug 7, 2021 | Bible, Word of Wisdom
Question Gramps, In Leviticus 11 God speaks to Aaron and Moses about unclean and clean food that the Israelites may eat. Was this a commandment? Is it still to this day after the death of Jesus? Blaine Answer Dear Blaine, The Law of Moses,...
Jul 15, 2019 | Current issues, Word of Wisdom
Question Gramps, Where can I find a list of everything that would be against the Word of Wisdom? Rick Answer Rick, Several questions have been asked as to what is forbidden by the Word of Wisdom and whether a specific drink or substance is...
Aug 28, 2018 | Current issues, Health
Question Gramps, I’ll just dive into it. I was sexually assaulted at 17, left home and the church at 18 and was diagnosed with epilepsy at 20. I am now 23 and the seizures are getting worse. A long lost friend contacted me today and told me she also had...
Mar 29, 2018 | Current issues, Word of Wisdom
Question Gramps, An investigator had a health concern and she was prescribed by her doctor to drink coffee with her medicines at least once a day. Is she allowed to be baptized and receive a temple recommend in the future without giving up coffee? Or will she...
Feb 10, 2018 | Health, Word of Wisdom
Question Why have the leaders not tackled the problem of weight issues on its members? I know the gospel is for us spiritually, but we have our heads in the sand on this topic. Eat meat sparingly is not adhered. Nor is ‘your body is a temple’. I...
Aug 5, 2017 | Current issues, Word of Wisdom
Question Gramps, I know the controversy of whether or not green tea is against the Word of Wisdom, but my question is specifically about a green tea extract called EGCG. I was wondering if I could use as a weight-loss aid? I think it can contain very small...
Mar 1, 2017 | Obedience, Word of Wisdom
Question Gramps, My son is a 2nd year medical student with a young family and is active in the Church. He is beginning to buy the philosophy that moderation in all things is okay when it comes to the Word of Wisdom. He is being influenced by some of the...
Jun 11, 2016 | Mormon Policy, Word of Wisdom
Question Gramps, What is the Church’s stance on medicinal marijuana? Terry Answer Dear Terry, When the Utah State Legislature was considering two bills on medical marijuana the Church did issue a statement. It said in part: “While we...
Oct 18, 2014 | Current issues, Word of Wisdom
Question Gramps, I am a member and wonder why the church does not rescind the ban on coffee when scientific studies over the past 20 years have shown that drinking 3-4 cups of coffee a day reduces the risk of Alzheimers by 65%. So in order for me to reduce my...
