How do I respond to others who don’t believe in the Bible literally?
Question Gramps, How do I respond to others who don't believe in the Bible literally. Don't most LDS members take the Bible literally as I do? Penelope Answer Hello Penelope, In our scripture, modern and ancient, the Lord continues to counsel his...
Should temple recommend interview questions be adjusted for women?
Question Gramps, Is it appropriate for a bishopric or stake presidency member to adjust the eighth temple recommend question to exclude "priesthood meetings" when interviewing sisters? I've interpreted this reference to include any standard meeting presided...
Is Satan able to mimic the Holy Ghost?
Question Gramps, Is Satan able to mimic the impressions, comfort and revelations given us by the Holy Ghost? Many thanks! Richard Answer Richard, This is a topic we should all look into. It strikes at the heart of testimony, and faith itself....
Is moderation in all things okay when it comes to the Word of Wisdom?
Question Gramps, My son is a 2nd year medical student with a young family and is active in the Church. He is beginning to buy the philosophy that moderation in all things is okay when it comes to the Word of Wisdom. He is being influenced by some of the...
Will my family still be together after death even if one falls away from the Church?
Question Gramps, If you are sealed to your family, but then one of your family falls away from the Church, will you all be together or will everyone be together but the fallen soul after death? Thanks. McKay Answer Dear McKay, You bring up an...
Is it okay to refuse to wear a hijab when attending a Muslim event?
Question Gramps, I've been seeing many non-Muslim women refusing to wear a Hijab when attending non-religious but Muslim sponsored events/meetings. Could refusing to wear the Hijab be considered the same as Daniel from the Old Testament's refusal to follow...
What is the Gift of Elijah?
Question Hi Gramps, I was wondering if you have ever heard of the gift of Elijah before? I know what the spirit of Elijah is but my patriarchal blessing says I have the gift of Elijah. Are the terms "gift" and "spirit" used interchangeably? Thanks in advance....
Can I use my husband’s priesthood to bless my child?
Question Gramps, I am a married but separated Sister in our church. We've been separated 5 years now, and my husband has a demanding on-call job and his own residence. I was handed a situation with one of our young daughters (we have 4 out of 9 still at home,...
Does the LDS Church have a position on left over embryos frozen from IVF?
Question Gramps, I am wondering what the church's position is on left over embryos that have been frozen from IVF. After years of infertility, I was finally able to conceive the most beautiful boy. However, we have several frozen embryos left. I am now 49 years...
Would a surgery app on my phone be considered pornography?
Question Gramps, I have a surgery app on my phone, due to the fact that I would like to become a surgeon when I am older, but it has certain surgeries that contain a nude male or female. Such as catheterization of a male or female's genitalia, but I do t know...
