Why doesn’t God just make this world perfect?
Question Gramps, Why does God not make this world perfect? Owen Answer Owen, It is natural, even essential, to ask: "If God really created and designed this world, would He not have made it perfect? Why, then, do we experience natural disasters...
Do the two lower kingdoms have varying degrees of glory like the Celestial Kingdom?
Question Gramps, I've always wondered this. We teach that the celestial kingdom has three degrees of glory within it. Does that mean the other two kingdoms also have varying degrees of glory? James Answer James, The concept of three kingdoms or...
Why can’t men in leadership positions have facial hair?
Question Gramps, Why can't men in leadership positions have facial hair? Angie Answer Angie, During its early years, facial hair among leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was not just common but practically universal. All...
How was there light before the sun was created?
Question Dear Gramps, If on the first day of creation the light was called Day and the darkness Night, where did the light come from if the sun wasn't created until the fourth day? Thanks! Shannon Answer Shannon, One of the most persistent...
What about aborted babies? Is a fetal body enough?
Question Gramps, We are taught that stillborn children and children dying before the age of accountability receive exaltation in the Celestial Kingdom. What happens to the millions of children who are aborted? Must Heavenly Father redirect their spirits again...
How did Lehi and his family read the messages on the Liahona?
Question Gramps, In the Book of Mormon...1Nephi 16:24-27, 29, the Lord sent "text" messages to instruct or chastise Lehi and his Family. How did Lehi and his family read the messages on it? Sid Answer Sid, The first appearance of the Liahona...
How can I show gratitude and thankfulness?
Question Gramps, How can I show gratitude and thankfulness? Harold Answer Harold, As November arrives, the air fills with anticipation for turkey feasts, family gatherings, and the warmth of shared tradition. For many, Thanksgiving is about far...
Do you have to be a member of the Church to have spiritual gifts?
Question Gramps, Doctrine & Covenants 46 talks about spiritual gifts. My instructor said that you have to be a member of our church to have spiritual gifts. Is that true? Ramona Answer Ramona, The doctrine of spiritual gifts resides at the...
Is the Apostle John and John the Beloved the same person?
Question Gramps, Is the Apostle John (As in Peter, James, and John) and John the Beloved the same person? David Answer David, The gospels paint John, son of Zebedee, as a fisherman called to be one of Jesus Christ’s closest associates—part of the...
How do I honor the Sabbath if I have to work?
Question Dear Gramps, I have a job that requires me to work on Sundays occasionally. How do I then honor the Sabbath as we have been commanded to do? Robert Answer Robert, “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.” With these words, God etched...
