Why do evil wrong doers always win out?
Question Gramps, Why do the evil wrongdoers always win out in the world over the ones who try to do the right thing? Janis Answer Dear Janis, The reason why it sometimes seems as though evil wrongdoers win in this world is because this world is a...
What are the consequences of turning down a calling?
Question Gramps, What are the consequences of turning down a calling? And, does it matter which calling one turns down; a nursery leader as opposed to Relief Society President, Stake President? Hal Answer Hal, Considering a calling can be a...
What is the LDS Church’s stance on Nag Hammadi and the Dead Sea Scrolls?
Question Hi Gramps, I couldn't find anything about the following question. What is the Church's stance on the Nag Hammadi and Dead Sea scrolls? Diane Answer Diane, Let me at first refer you to a previous Q&A that answers part of your question:...
If excommunicated, can one still hold a patriarchal priesthood?
Question Gramps, My husband was excommunicated for apostasy months ago. He doesn't recognize the excommunication and claims to still have the patriarchal priesthood. He uses that priesthood to prepare the sacrament and baptize and rebaptize our two young sons....
Even if you have fully repented, can you still feel guilt?
Question Gramps, Even if you have fully repented, can you still feel guilt? Amy Answer Dear Amy, Yes, you can. Apparently it happens often enough that the Brethren have felt the need to address this issue on more than one occasion. Consider the...
Why are some patriarchal blessings similar to others?
Question Gramps, I know a lot of people have lost faith in the Church or have had their faith rattled because portions of their patriarchal blessings are similar to others. Is there an explanation to why some patriarchal blessings are similar to others? Thanks!...
What does the phrase ‘Law of the Gospel’ mean?
Question Gramps, Please explain the phrase "Law of the Gospel." Thanks. Bob Answer Bob, For the simplest answer just look at the Fourth Article of Faith: We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the gospel are: first, faith in the...
Why did Christ have to atone for our sins? Why can’t we just do it ourselves?
Question Hi Gramps I have a million questions in my head right now regarding the atonement and the fall. I'm trying to understand why any was necessary? So Adam ate the fruit, and we make mistakes, but why did the Savior have to atone for all that? Why can't...
Would God answer my prayers regarding a non believer?
Question Dear Gramps, I have great faith in our Heavenly Father and pray often but I was just wondering, if I were to ask the Lord to make someone well who is sick but that sick person was a non believer, would God still answer my prayer? Shelley Answer...
Is having unbreakable spiritual strength as easy as service to God and man?
Question Hi Gramps, I found a talk by Henry B. Erying "Mountains to Climb." He says unbreakable spiritual strength comes simply by sincere service to God and man. Is it really that simple? Is he literally meaning strength that is truly unassailable? As in...
