Why don’t we use the Apocrypha as part of our scripture?
Question Gramps, D&C 91:1-3 states that it isn’t necessary for the Apocrypha (or Deuterocanon) to be translated, despite the truth contained within the texts. Why does the Lord say not to translate the Apocrypha and include it as part of our scripture?...
Can Satan and his followers read what we write?
Question Gramps, I recall hearing once from a friend that Satan and his followers can't read what you write. Not even sure where to look up such a topic. Thought maybe you ran across something, if that's even real. Can Satan read? Annie Answer ...
Did Emma Smith know about all of Joseph’s sealings to other women?
Question Hi Gramps, I was recently reading in the Gospel Topics section, and I came across "Plural Marriage in Kirtland and Nauvoo." I read something that didn't sit well with me. In the article, it said, "But Emma likely did not know about all of Joseph’s...
Will those who rejected God’s plan in heaven and were cast out be able to return?
Question Gramps, Will those who rejected God's plan in heaven and were cast out be able to return? Dan Answer Dan, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes that God is both infinitely loving and perfectly just. His plan for His...
How can I relate to my friends of other religions?
Question Gramps, What religions are most similar to us? How can I relate to my friends of other religions? Marlena Answer Marlena, Despite real doctrinal differences, there is a surprising overlap among many world religions and the beliefs of The...
Do couples married for time only have any associations with each other in the Spirit World?
Question Gramps, Do couples married for time only have any associations with each other in the Spirit World? Marlund Answer Marlund, Temples are described as houses of order, where “time only” and “time and eternity” marriages are differentiated....
Why doesn’t God just make this world perfect?
Question Gramps, Why does God not make this world perfect? Owen Answer Owen, It is natural, even essential, to ask: "If God really created and designed this world, would He not have made it perfect? Why, then, do we experience natural disasters...
Do the two lower kingdoms have varying degrees of glory like the Celestial Kingdom?
Question Gramps, I've always wondered this. We teach that the celestial kingdom has three degrees of glory within it. Does that mean the other two kingdoms also have varying degrees of glory? James Answer James, The concept of three kingdoms or...
Why can’t men in leadership positions have facial hair?
Question Gramps, Why can't men in leadership positions have facial hair? Angie Answer Angie, During its early years, facial hair among leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was not just common but practically universal. All...
How was there light before the sun was created?
Question Dear Gramps, If on the first day of creation the light was called Day and the darkness Night, where did the light come from if the sun wasn't created until the fourth day? Thanks! Shannon Answer Shannon, One of the most persistent...
