With the addition of women to some boards, isn’t the Church bowing to modern ideas?
Question Gramps, I note that three women who are currently presidents of their church organizations have been placed on various boards. I have to admit that this troubles me. The LDS Church appears to me to be knuckling under to demands of feminist groups. ...
Why do we bury people in temple clothing?
Question Gramps, The temple endowment is an earthly ordinance. When a endowed person passes away the handbook says to dress them in their temple clothing. My question is why? If when we are resurrected our clothing, I would assume, is not resurrected with us...
Why does the LDS Church ask for 10% tithe considering what is written in the Book of Mormon?
Question Hey Gramps! Could you explain why the LDS Church asks for 10% of members income considering what is written in the Book of Mormon chapter 8:32-33. 32 Yea, it shall come in a day when there shall be churches built up that shall say: Come unto me, and...
Will a child have to choose which parent to be sealed to?
Question Gramps, So I've been busy reading up on your faith as a result of being in a relationship with a LDS church member. She was in a civil marrage to a man eho converted to the LDS faith and had a child but they were never sealed together by the church. My...
Did a spirit in the pre-existence have to do something to qualify being born in the covenant?
Question Gramps, Have you ever read anything discussing if a pre-existent spirit needed to do or did do anything to qualify being born in the covenant? Dennis Answer Dear Dennis, While there is much we do not know about our pre mortal life, we do...
How can I help families I Home Teach understand the importance of the visits?
Question Gramps, I've got two families that don't seem to want home teachers to come. They tell me we can set something up when I see them in person.Yet never respond to texts or phone calls, And when I just stop by they are always busy and never invite us in....
How can our weaknesses become strengths?
Question Gramps, How do weaknesses with pornography and other sexual issues become strong? How do weak things become strong in this case? Anonymous Answer Dear Anonymous, Before I answer your question about how we can be strengthened, I feel the...
Was Satan part of Heavenly Father’s original plan?
Question Gramps, I have a couple questions I have been pondering and haven't been able to find an answer. Was Satan part of Heavenly Father's original plan? Is Satan the prodigal son? Does Satan have power in other worlds or just ours? Brittany Answer...
Why does the LDS church have 15 apostles if only 12 in the New Testament?
Question Gramps, The recent passing of Elder Perry has got me thinking. In the New Testament after the passing of Judas, a new apostle was called to fill the vacancy of the twelve. And in all scripture, I can only find reference to the quorum of twelve...
How do we find time to do everything that is expected of us?
Question Dear Gramps, In the Church we are encouraged to study the Book of Mormon, read the General Conference Addresses, read and prepare a home teaching message from the monthly First Presidency message from the Ensign, study the Gospel Doctrine lesson, study...
