What is a solemn assembly?
Question Gramps, I heard it announced that there will be a solemn assembly during General Conference in April. What exactly is a solemn assembly? Shelli Answer Shelli, General Conference is the heart of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
What is the origin of the Priesthood?
Question Dear Gramps, Could you please provide some context on the exact or supposed origin of the Priesthood? Gabriel Answer Gabriel, In the faith and culture of the Church, the priesthood is not just a title or a clerical function. It is...
Is sexual intimacy between a married couple only for the intent to conceive?
Question Gramps, I know sexual intimacy is between a married man and woman. However, with that, I don't know how much gray area there is when it comes to that kind of intimacy. Is the Church's stance on this purely for the intention to conceive? Isaac ...
When is divorce better than staying married?
Question Gramps, I've been married to a non-member for 11 years. For the last month, I've been counseling with my Bishop about divorce. My husband is addicted to video games and plays 40-50 hours per week. We have 3 kids (he didn't really want any but agreed to...
What is the spirit world like?
Question Gramps, What is the spirit world like? Randy Answer Randy, The question of what happens after death has fascinated humanity for millennia. For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the doctrine surrounding the spirit...
What does the Bible mean when it says not to marry a divorced woman?
Question Gramps, My dear non-member friend ( we are nice people, but LDS are wrong) is concerned about the Bible saying not to marry divorced women. As a young woman, she married, had a baby, and then divorced an abusive husband. Five years later, she married...
What damages are done on society by not watching over our neighbors?
Question Gramps, What damage does not watching over our neighbors have on society? David Answer David, From our earliest years, many of us are taught the golden rule—to “do unto others as you would have them do unto you”—and reminded of Christ’s...
Can Satan hear our prayers to use against us?
Question Gramps, A friend told me that you can think a thought, and only God knows it. Speak it out loud, and the adversary will use it against you, but the moment you address the Father in prayer, His ear is turned to yours, and Satan can no longer hear you....
Will the city of Enoch return to the earth?
Question Dear Gramps, I remember from my childhood hearing about prophecy that says the city of Enoch will return to the earth, that the land has continually grown as the people of Enoch, in their perfection, don't die, and that the return of this land will...
At what point does helping someone in need turn into enabling?
Question Gramps, At what point does helping someone in need turn into enabling? Will Answer Will, Whether faced with a request for spare change at a street corner or a holiday campaign seeking donations, people can feel paralyzed by doubt. Should...
