Why is emphasis on violence in the media not a great as pornography in the Church?
Gramps, Why is it that Church Authorities do not place the same emphasis on viewing violence and brutality in media as that with pornography? We never hear of the dangers and evils that this causes our society. Violence and brutality are in direct opposition to...
Why does the Mormon Church not accept the Christian concept of Grace?
Question Dear Gramps, Why does the Mormon Church not accept the Christian concept of Grace? Also, most Christian religions consider John 3:16 to be the most important verse of all time, yet Mormons do not recognize it. Eric Answer Dear Eric, The...
What takes place at a General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Question Gramps, I’ve looked through your topics but couldn't find this. Could you explain what all takes place at a general conference? Thank you. Richard Answer Dear Richard, General Conferences of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
In the Book of Mormon, why would King Mosiah give the office of high priest to Alma?
Question Dear Gramps, Upon Alma going to Zarahemla, why would Mosiah give the office of High Priest (in other words, the office of being the Prophet of the Church) to someone else, and why Alma? Why would the record indicate later that Alma was the founder of...
Is it wrong to associate with people who do things the Church doesn’t agree with?
Question Gramps, Is it wrong to associate with people who do things that the church doesn't approve of? For example, is it wrong to be friends with a drug dealer if we are not dealing drugs or doing drugs? What about someone who works in the sex industry? What...
Since God created the universe and everything in it during a 7 day span, where do the dinosaurs fit in?
Question Hello Gramps! I am having an issue with my parents about the religious upbringing of my 7 year old son. My parents have stated that Mormons serve Satan? I know through research that this is false, and have decided to investigate many religions to...
Who do Mormons worship?
Question Gramps, Who do Mormons worship, God the Father or His Son, Jesus Christ? Who answers prayers? Paul Answer Paul, The mode of worship in our faith is to worship them all together. While we do seek to differentiate ourselves from...
What is the advantage of being more diligent in keeping the commandments?
Question Gramps, The parables of the laborers in the vineyard and the prodigal son seem to suggest that it really doesn't matter how hard you work, how long you work, how diligent you are, how much you suffer or how much you sacrifice. In the end all that...
Corianton repented? Non members giving prayers in Sacrament Meeting? Tower of Babel?
Question Gramps, I want to know if there is evidence that Corianton (from Alma 39-42) is included in those listed in Alma 48 as being "like Moroni" or "no less serviceable"... indicating he had repented, and had become acceptable to the Lord. I have heard...
Did Adam and Eve REALLY have agency?
Question Dear Gramps, We know that there were two Commandments given to Adam and Eve. I understand that they "lived in a state of innocence" and that they could not have children until the fall. I'm confused because of two things; first, I thought God won't...
