Are the 144,000 spoken of in Revelation 7:4 virgins?
Question Gramps, Are the 144,000 spoken of in Revelation 7:4 virgins? Jeff Answer Hello Jeff, Thank you for your question Jeff, and the question is not one that will provide a definitive answer. The answer will provide you with points to consider...
What are the “Soldiers in the Sky” mentioned the night the plates were delivered?
Question Gramps, What was going on with the soldiers in the sky the night the golden plates were delivered to Joseph Smith? Steve Answer Dear Steve, Great question. You nearly had me stumped on this one. It's a story I had not heard before, so...
What is the Church’s stance on medical marijuana?
Question Gramps, What is the Church's stance on medicinal marijuana? Terry Answer Dear Terry, When the Utah State Legislature was considering two bills on medical marijuana the Church did issue a statement. It said in part: "While we are not in a...
Why are the Church Handbook of Instructions not given to all?
Question Gramps, Why are all the handbooks describing the role and giving guidance to bishops/stake presidents not available to the public? If we are run by lay people, why not provide the handbook to all people so that we can ensure that the church is being...
Is there DNA evidence between Native Americans and the Lamanites?
Question Gramps, Hi. i am trying to find out information about a DNA link between the Native Americans and the Lamanites. Can you please help me? Kayla Answer Dear Kayla, There is some great information available to help answer your question....
What is the Church’s thoughts on tarot cards?
Question Gramps, Throughout my life I grew up surrounded in my country with people who have the ability to read tarot cards. In many cases they were on point . I was also around empaths. What is the Church's thoughts on it? Ash Answer Dear Ash, In...
Finding the best resources. How can you help?
I appreciate all that follow the Ask Gramps website. I realize that I can't answer all of the questions that come to me. But I want people to be able to find all of the answers that they need or are looking for. How can you help? You can help by taking this...
Does a parent’s stewardship change as the kids grow up and get married?
Question Hi Gramps, My 27-yr-old son and his wife have been complaining that we're "intrusive." Each week we ask if they're praying as a couple, reading scriptures, attending the temple, etc. They also say we're pushy with our opinions about major decisions....
With interpersonal situations, how do I make my peace depend wholly on the Savior?
Question Gramps, Some years ago I badly hurt someone and have been constantly plagued by what I did and unable to move on. The opportunity to fulfill the interpersonal step in repentance is long gone, as I have no way of contacting them. Yet, I feel the Lord...
Is it considered adultery to date before a divorce is final?
Question Dear Gramps, My husband and I are separated. We are not sealed in the temple. He has gone on several dates since we separated. He keeps telling me it's okay for me to date and move on. However I don't think either one of us should date till we are...
