Why were so many members of the original 12 apostles of the restored church excommunicated?
Question Gramps, I was reading about the members of the original 12 Apostles and realized that many of them were excommunicated due to apostasy. It happened to a lot of other members of the twelve that succeeded them. What kind of apostasy did they commit?...
Will I be reunited with a baby I miscarried?
Question Dear Gramps, I had a miscarriage 15 years ago. I have been wondering, will I be reunited with this little unborn soul in the next life? Nola Answer Dear Nola, First, I am sorry for the experience that you have had to go through. ...
Who created the Urim and Thummim mentioned in the scriptures?
Question Dear Gramps. Who created or assembled the Urim and Thummim mentioned in the scriptures? What did they look like? And how many different ones are mentioned? Robert Answer Dear Robert, You're questions require some background and history...
Are all of the stories in the King James version of the Bible true?
Question Gramps, Are all the stories in the King James version of the Bible completely true? I know that many plain and precious parts were taken out and that the Joseph Smith Translation corrects some of those errors. But there are still some stories in the...
What is the true story behind Joseph Smith and Masons?
Question Gramps, What is the true story behind Joseph Smith becoming a Mason? I once found that he was encouraged to join because he was told he and the early Saints would be protected by the Masons, but found it to be false; then left it. Later, I read that...
Is it wrong to aspire to be ordained to the office of a High Priest?
Question Dear Gramps: I have been studying the Gospel and praying more fervently recently. As I have done so, my greatest desire is to become like the Savior in all regards. Since Jesus Christ is the great High Priest, I have felt a desire to seek this blessing...
Does fate play a part in our lives?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been thinking about this for a while. Obviously, we don't believe in fate because that would take away our agency. But we do believe we were intentionally born at a certain time into certain circumstances to experience certain...
Why are we taught the same things repeatedly week after week at church?
Question Gramps, Having been a member of the church for well over fifty years I am now feeling somewhat tired by the repetition of teachings of the church every Sunday. I am longing for something new to be taught i.e The Discourses of Brigham Young and the...
If put in a life or death situation, is denying I’m a Christian the same as denying Christ?
Question Gramps, If an emotionally disturbed person with a gun asks me if I am Christian with the intent of killing me, if I answer yes, is it denying Christ if I say no? A family member argued that I would be under no obligation to a crazy person, one who is...
Why was it okay in the early days of the church for women to be sealed to multiple men?
Question Hi Gramps! I have always found it interesting (and a little bit sad) that men can be sealed to multiple women, but women cannot do so. Not that I want to be sealed to multiple men, but just in the case of the death of a husband or something rather....
