Can God give someone the Priesthood directly?
Question Gramps, I have always understood that the priesthood was given from one person who had the priesthood to another. Someone has told me that Elijah got the priesthood from God directly. He uses this as evidence to say that we do not need the church...
What do we know about the form of angels?
Question Gramps, What do we know about the form of angels? Cherubims are described in some detail in the scriptures as having multiple wings. What have the prophets said on the form of these cherubims? Is their form symbolic or literal? When Moroni...
How do you explain to an investigator about Blacks and the Priesthood?
Question Dear Gramps, How do you explain that for a time Blacks were not allowed to hold the Priesthood to a person who is investigating the Church and is sincerely looking for answers? In my humble opinion, the answer that has sometimes been given that it is...
Is it okay to use supplements that contain green tea?
Question Gramps, I know that green tea is against the Word of Wisdom. It seems like there are so many supplements with green tea in it. I know it is wrong to drink green tea but I was wondering what your thoughts are about Indian green tea in a supplement. I am...
Am I living in the past if I don’t care for the tv shows of today?
Question Dear Gramps, The values and beliefs expressed in modern day movies and TV shows are really offensive to me, and leave me feeling poorly afterwards. So I have pretty much abandoned them and gone to watching the old black and white movies and TV shows...
Is Ebola the desolating sickness spoken of in the scriptures?
Question Gramps, My questions is one of speculation, But do you think that perhaps the Ebola virus could be the desolating sickness spoken of in the scriptures that shall cover the land in the last days? Thanks. Dev Answer Dear Dev, Although...
Does the Church have a stance on meditation?
Question Hi Gramps, I've been very interested in meditation about things of a metaphysical nature. I was wondering what the church's stance is on meditation and the metaphysical, specifically as it pertains to astral projection and other psychic abilities. I...
Do you think ISIS is connected to Biblical prophecy?
Question Hi Gramps, I really appreciate the time you invest in answering all of our many questions. There has been much going on in relation to the Islamic State or ISIS. They have been doing terrible things to many innocent people and there are some who...
Why is the Doctrine and Covenants not arranged in chronological order?
Question Dear Gramps, What is the rhyme or reason behind how the Doctrine and Covenants is arranged? They are not organized in chronological order. Neither are they arranged topically or by priority as far as I can tell. There must be some logical reason...
Was the work done in the original Nauvoo Temple the same that is done today?
Question Gramps, I have been wondering about the temple work that was done in the Nauvoo Temple when Brigham Young was working around the clock to get the work done before the Saints left Nauvoo. How is it similar or different than the work we do today? Rod...
