Is okay to exercise on Sunday?
Question Dear Gramps, I've been an avid follower of this page. And it has helped me answer doctrinal questions I've had kept. As for my question, I would like to ask if it's okay to do exercise on a Sunday. I mean it's for one's health. Thank you. Charles...
How do we know what part of the Bible is allegorical and what part literal?
Question Gramps, This thing about Adam not being formed from the dust of THIS earth and Eve not being formed from a rib taken from Adams side – as the bible says. Should we believe that the flood is real and the dividing of the earth in the days of Peleg is...
Is being a “Special Witness of Jesus Christ” exclusive only to general authorities?
Question Dear Gramps. When a new Apostle is called, he becomes a "Special Witness of Jesus Christ". These special witnesses seem to be exclusive only to Apostles (or General Authorities). Yet Peter taught in Acts 10:34: "God is no respecter of persons". If that...
Will choosing education over mission affect my chances to marry someone in the Church?
Question Dear gramps, I was baptized at the age of 19 and have continued progressing ever since, however in the two years since my baptism I prayerfully decided that I should finish my college education (engineering) instead of serving a mission. This decision...
Sealing to father or stepfather? What do I do?
Question Gramps, My parents divorced when I was 7. A few years later, both married other people. My mom and stepfather joined the church. My stepfather died of cancer 3 months after his baptism and my mom chose to be sealed to him a year later. My dad passed...
Does each earth have multiple heavens?
Question Gramps, While reading in Moses Chapter 1 I noticed it states: 37 And the Lord God spake unto Moses, saying: The heavens, they are many, and they cannot be numbered unto man; but they are numbered unto me, for they are mine. 38 And as one earth shall...
What is non consensual sin?
Question Gramps, At our recent General Conference Elder Cook used the term non consensual sin. I’m very confused by this. What is non consensual sin. If it’s non consensual like abuse or rape surely that is not a sin on the victim. Did he just get a bit...
What does “infinite” atonement really mean?
Question Dear Gramps, If Jesus Christ has paid the price for my sins through an "infinite" atonement, then is it unjust for me to have to also pay a civil penalty for a sin in this life? For example, if I get a speeding ticket, doesn't Christ's infinite...
How do our church leaders get so much done?
Question Gramps, How do our church leaders get so much done? It seems like they do not sleep. Peter Answer Dear Peter, Let’s think about their job for a minute. Virtually non stop travel, speeches, pastoral counseling, media relations, dealing...
If one doesn’t live worthily during life isn’t sealing them by proxy all a waste of time?
Question Gramps, We understand that anyone who inherits a kingdom other than the Celestial Kingdom will not be privileged to have an eternal companion and those eternal relationships, yet we seal everyone in the temple. I always thought that this was the...
