Why do we put names on prayer rolls in the temples?
Question Gramps, Why do we put names on the altars of the temple? It seems like some sort of magical wish-making. We are supposed to write a few markings that represent the phoneticism of someone's name, which gets anonymously prayed over by people who don't...
What is the difference between an official declaration and a change in policy?
Question Gramps, Can someone tell me the difference between an official declaration from the Prophet and a change in policy and how it affects church doctrine? Rod Answer Rod, While questions like this are interesting to wrap our intellectual...
Why are unworthy Saints allowed access to the temple?
Question Gramps, Why are unworthy Saints or people who use fake temple recommends able to gain access to the temple? D&C 97:15-17 says no unclean thing shall enter or his presence won't be there. This is a tough issue for me right now as an LDS member. The...
Why do women have to suffer physically more than men?
Question Dear Gramps, I understand why it is so important for us women to have children and replenish the earth, but why must we suffer so much? Why does giving birth have to be so painful, and in a lot of cases deadly? Menstruation, pregnancy, birth,...
Is it true that God would never hurt us?
Question Gramps, I have a question. If the families didn't kill their unblemished sheep and put the blood on the doors and ate the meat that was roasted, who killed their first born? I'm confused because I thought it might be God but earlier in the scriptures...
When proxy work is done for people with the same name, how is it sorted out in the Spirit World?
Question Dear Gramps, When a common name like John Smith comes up for proxy ordinance work in the temple, how do they know on the other side which one is intended? There are hundreds with the same name in the Spirit World. I've heard that those being served...
How can I stay away from the consequences and influence of black magic?
Question Gramps, My grandmother has always been involved in black magic and we have suffered from it a lot through the years. We have always been members. Recently she said she does black magic specifically for our family. How can we stay away from its...
According to 1 Corinthians 6:16, is premarital sex non existent?
Question Gramps, I have a troubling Biblical question no one seems to be able to answer. It is blunt and personal, but I am desperately seeking an answer. According to 1 Cor. 6:16, is premarital sex non existent? Is sex marriage? To spare details, I have...
How can I know which tribe of Israel I would be related to?
Question Gramps, I've pondered on the interpretation of my lineage. In my personal blessing it states that I will receive my blessings through Israel, even to the Godhead itself. I know that Israel can be also known as Jacob but I'm confused with which...
How are we to make contact with Jesus and have a personal relationship?
Question Gramps, How are we to make contact with Jesus and have a personal relationship? I'm not sure of the etiquette here. When Jesus was leaving the earth he said pray to the Father in my name and the Holy Ghost would speak the words of the Father to us. ...
