Why is the Bishop served the Sacrament first?
Question Gramps, If Heavenly Father is no respecter of persons, why does the Bishop get served the sacrament first before the rest of the congregation? Debra Answer Dear Debra, If you’ve spent much time in a Latter-day Saint sacrament meeting,...
Did Moroni dedicate sites for temples in Utah?
Question Dear Gramps, I've heard the stories in Mormon lore about how Moroni hiked out west and dedicated some future temple sites in Utah. Are these stories credible? Or are they just the fabrication of someone with a dramatic imagination? How can one know...
How do I honor my parents if they want me to break commandments?
Question Gramps, What do you do if you are a member, but your parents ask you to break commandments? The 10 commandments say honor thy father and mother, and we are told that our duty as children is to be subservient to parents. If they make you choose between...
How can one be evil from the womb?
Question Gramps, I was reading Isaiah 48:8 where it says, "for I knew that thou wouldest deal very treacherously, and wast called a transgressor from the womb." There was also I cross reference to Isaiah 58:3 which says roughly the same thing. I know that...
Why can’t we talk about what goes on in the temple?
Question Gramps, What are all the reasons why we, as members, can't tell others about what goes on in the temple? Besides the fact that we are commanded, and the fact that those things are sacred. Also why is it not allowed to take pictures or videos in the...
Who or what is considered the ‘Mother of Harlots?’
Question Gramps, I have heard many people speak of America as "Mystery Babylon, the Mother of Harlots" as mentioned in Revelation chapter 18. Is there an official LDS position on this topic? Has the Church said anything to enlighten us as to who or what is...
Is there an official position on donating one’s body to science?
Question Gramps, Does the church have an official position on donating one's body to science, etc? Medical students need human cadavers to learn on. Some people might think it is disrespectful to the body, but I don't think so. I think it is a gift, much...
How do you respond to ‘Yes you are Christians but not legitimate ones?’
Question Hi Gramps, I know that the response to "Mormons aren't Christians" is "we believe Jesus Christ, so yes we are." But how would you respond to the more specific "Mormonism is a part of Christianity but not a valid, authentic, faithful expression of the...
Why do some people go inactive after baptism?
Question Gramps, Why are some people baptized and become active and others baptized and become inactive ? As individuals, as wards, as missionaries, or as individual members who pay attention ? Theodore Answer Dear Theodore, Much of our success...
Did Christ’s atonement cover the sin of murder?
Question Gramps, Did Christ's atonement cover the sin of murder? Ann Answer Hello Ann, The sin of murder is a most grievous sin before our God; however, it would be nice if this question was just a simple yes and no answer...it is not. The...
