Mar 10, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Word of Wisdom
Question Hello Gramps, I have 3 major medical issues that cause me serve pain and have a mental health disorder. One is a gene mutation and the others I could not have prevented. I am in my mid 30’s and have been deemed disabled. I take many RX meds and I...
Feb 19, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Word of Wisdom
Question Gramps, I know that green tea is against the Word of Wisdom. It seems like there are so many supplements with green tea in it. I know it is wrong to drink green tea but I was wondering what your thoughts are about Indian green tea in a supplement. I am...
Jan 15, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Word of Wisdom
Question Dear Gramps, I have a question about the Word of Wisdom. My question is, why does the LDS Church pick and choose which parts of the Word of Wisdom is to be obeyed and which is not? For example meat is supposed to be consumed sparingly and only in...
Dec 8, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Word of Wisdom
Question Gramps, I was wondering if the use of incense sticks is considered smoking and therefore against the Word of Wisdom? Julia Answer Julia, This is an interesting question. Elder Boyd K. Packer said, “Members write in asking if this...
Dec 8, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Word of Wisdom
Question Dearest Gramps, Is partaking of chai tea against the Word of Wisdom? Lisa Answer Hi Lisa, According to this Wikipedia article, chai tea is made by putting various herbs and spices in black tea. It’s therefore just a type of regular...
Oct 18, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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...
Jun 11, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Word of Wisdom
Question Gramps, I have a hard time understanding the reasoning behind coffee and tea not being allowed. I have a friend who left the church because of this. I just don’t get how coffee isn’t allowed but energy drinks and other things are. Sam...
Mar 8, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Word of Wisdom, Worthiness
Question Gramps, I just want to know your side about members who are selling products against the WOW like tobacco, alcohol, etc. Are they entitled to have a temple recommend? How about a farmer planting tobacco as means of income? Any enlightenment is greatly...
Aug 18, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Health, Life's Lessons
Question My step mom still thinks I imagine the headaches; despite the fact that, in 1996, I had emergency surgery to remove a tumor from my brain. My concern is this: I don’t know if my family is correct, if I have been over-stating my “conditions” to use as a...
Jul 20, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Health
Question Dear Gramps, One of my friend asked me this question. Could you please help me to answer? Thank you. Why do young children get ill with cancers or other illnesses? Why are children born with birth defects? You can’t say it is because they are...