When did Jesus ascend to heaven?
Question Gramps, I have been studying Jesus Christ's crucifixion and resurrection. I'm trying to find out when Jesus was sent up to heaven? Christina Answer Dear Christina, I'm assuming your question relates to when after the resurrection Christ...
Were Adam and Eve Christians?
Question Gramps, I was reading and later watched a documentary about the early church of Christ and the saints who worshiped thereto, and it got me thinking: were Adam and Eve Christians? I have an idea as to what the answer is, but I would love to hear your...
Is the story of the flood allegorical?
Question Gramps, Achaeologists use a dating method which is used to determine the date of wooden objects and of rock layers that is very accurate. It's done by looking at petrified trees and tracing them back by counting their rings and finding common...
Is attending Relief Society required?
Question Gramps, I'm a four year (almost) convert. I have just heard that I am required to attend Relief Society. Is that true? I heard a person a couple of years ago mention "I don't do Relief Society". My attendance and involvement with Relief Society is...
What are your thoughts on Ron Wyatt’s archaeological discoveries?
Question Gramps, Ron Wyatt's archaeology discoveries as outlined on RonWyatt.com I believe are true and will be verified in due time. I have studied them in detail and I believe they need to be learned & shared by all and with all. It bugs me that our...
Is it okay to use a green tea extract to assist in weight loss?
Question Gramps, I know the controversy of whether or not green tea is against the Word of Wisdom, but my question is specifically about a green tea extract called EGCG. I was wondering if I could use as a weight-loss aid? I think it can contain very small...
Why do we put kids out on the road for early morning seminary?
Question Gramps, My question is about early morning seminary. When I was in school in Utah, of course, seminary was just a part of our day. We walked across the street and it was a nice break from the normal day. However, away from Utah and maybe Idaho,...
Why is there favoritism in chapels?
Question Dear Gramps, I don't think you'd touch this one with a ten foot pole, but here goes. Why are the LDS chapels in some wealthy Utah neighborhoods so fancy and ornate, while others in poor rural areas so plain and regular? Obviously, a lot more money...
How was the power of the Atonement able to take place before it actually happened?
Question Hey, Gramps. I enjoy your take on gospel questions very much. Elder Bednar frequently speaks about the strengthening and enabling power of the Atonement. He mentions episodes in the Book of Mormon that take place before the actual Atonement. I'm...
What is the reason we are counseled not to read anti-Mormon literature?
Question Gramps, I know we are counseled not to read anti-Mormon literature. What is the reasoning behind this? Shouldn't it be of value to us to know what is being said about our religion? It sometimes gives you the feeling that church leaders don't want you...
