Are there scriptures that justify slavery?
Question Gramps, A person recently informed me that slavery was allowed by scripture. I knew it was an existing practice in the societies thereabouts. I knew that there were people who tried to justify slavery by the scriptures, but am not aware of where...
Did I do something terrible in the premortal world?
Question Gramps, Does our life in the premortal world determine our family? I was raised by a single mother and never met my father. There has been abuse in my family for several generations. I was not able to become pregnant. My temple marriage ended in...
Is eating foods that trigger allergies breaking the Word of Wisdom?
Question Hi Gramps, This may seem like a petty question, but it's something that's been bothering me. I have a number of (non fatal) food allergies, involving items not referred to in D&C 89 (eg dairy products). I know the Word of Wisdom's intention is to...
Why was so much written down in the early days of the Mormon Church?
Question Gramps, Throughout my studies I feel like there was A LOT of doctrine, thoughts, life stories, and other things written down during the church's early years. I know there was also a lot not written down. Did everyone back then just write so much? And...
Is God’s real name Elohim?
Question Gramps, Is Gods real name Elohim? Kori Answer Dear Kori, Elohim is a word that we Latter-day Saints use to refer to God the Father. If that's how one defines a name, then it can certainly be considered a name. But beyond that, we don't...
Who was the father of the 1st King Mosiah?
Question Gramps, Who was the father of King Mosiah? There doesn't seem to be a patriarchal link. I'm referring to the first King Mosiah, not his grandson, a subsequent king. Floyd Answer Floyd, We know very little about the kings of the Nephites...
What does the word wrought mean that is used in the scriptures?
Question Dear Gramps, The word "wrought" is used often in the latter-day scriptures. It is used in the past tense. What is the present, or future tense of the word? And what does it mean? Thanks for being so kind. Robert Answer Robert, Wrought...
Will we eat meat in the millenium?
Question Dear Gramps, Will we eat meat and other animal by-products in the millennium, or will we all be vegan? Wondering Answer Dear Wondering, I suspect you know the answer. But yes, barring any Star Trek-style food replicators, we will be...
Does your patriarchal blessing ever hint as to who you will marry?
Question Gramps, I have been thinking a lot about patriarchal blessings lately, and I was wondering if your blessing ever hints to WHO you will marry. I'm in high school and believe me I've had lots of crushes on different boys, but lately I've been spending...
What happened to Joseph Smith’s seer stone?
Question Gramps, What happened to Joseph Smith's seer stone? Does the church have one today? Mary Answer Mary, Joseph Smith owned several seer stones throughout his life. From what historians can gather, it seems that he gave the stone that was...
