Why were the Armenian people not protected from genocide?
Question Hi Gramps, In the scriptures, it tells of the Lord's doings with His people, like "if they keep my commandments they shall prosper in the land." If the Armenian people were Christians, why did God not protect them from genocide? If they were living in...
Can I receive personal revelation while suffering from severe depression?
Question Gramps, Hi, for the past year, I have had many instances of very uncommon personal revelation for my age (16). I suffered terrible depression, so much so that I became suicidal. I believe this was Satan trying to destroy me from hearing God's message....
How can we help someone who is learning disabled feast on the words of Christ?
Question Gramps, I know an LDS man who is a very poor learner, but not retarded. He is a convert to the Church. In about two years of activity he still hasn't learned who Nephi and Lehi are. We're trying to study the scriptures and I see how poor his reading...
If someone is not mentally fit to serve a full time mission, is it okay?
Question Gramps, I am 16 years old (almost 17). I know everyone says, "every man should go on a mission." Yet in the past six months I have been diagnosed with intermittent explosive disorder and major depressive disorder, along with chronic anxiety, after a...
Is there hope for eternal life if one dies an Atheist?
Question Gramps, My daughter recently passed away. She had been baptized in the church at age 8, but by the time she was a teenager she had become an atheist. What can I expect for her now that she has passed on? Is there any hope of her gaining eternal life...
Why do temples seem to be built in rich areas?
Question Gramps, Why does it seem like temples are built in "rich" areas? I realize that the Church wants the temples visible from afar, but it's frustrating to see temples built in affluent areas. Why can't they be built in more "common" areas? Tiffany ...
Does my situation qualify as a sealing rejection?
Question Gramps, I am a 45 year old single sister. Recently, a brother mentioned the two of us getting sealed together when his wife dies. This was not the first time we've had this discussion. I do love him but as a brother. A fact which I have told him. He...
How can I help my daughter and feel comfort while she is in the mission field?
Question Dear Gramps, I'm worried about my little girl. She just began serving her mission in Southern California. I'm worried about all of the rejection she will face at thousands of doors while tracting. Also about meeting people articulate in destroying...
Being ultra sensitive to the learning of yoga, are yoga positions a false God worship?
Question Gramps, Lately I have been ultra sensitive to learning about yoga and its potential for leaning people towards mysticism, chakras, inner spirits etc. It just has never sat right with me and massages with incense etc. I really wish the Church would put...
Are there 3 degrees in the Terrestrial Kingdom?
Question Gramps, Are there also 3 degrees of kingdoms within the Terrestrial Kingdom? Ray Answer Dear Ray, The best thing I can say about that is ‘we don’t know.’ I know that isn’t the answer you were hoping for, but it’s the best we can do right...
