Why do we have to wait until we are 16 to date?
Question Gramps, So I know we aren't supposed to date until we are 16. But why? Julie Answer Dear Julie, I have often talked to non-members who are dubious, if not out-right skeptical, about young people in the church being able to remain virtuous...
When Christ visited the Americas, who were the 12 Apostles chosen?
Question Gramps, I heard in a talk by Elder Uchtdorf that when Jesus visited America after his resurrection, He chose his Twelve Apostles. Who were they? LD Answer LD, Several years ago, I saw some beautiful artwork depicting the twelve Nephite...
Why don’t we use the Book of Enoch?
Question Gramps, If Jesus and others cited the Book of Enoch, why don't we use these books? Bernie Answer Bernie The Lord had this to say about Apocryphal books D&C 91 1 Verily, thus saith the Lord unto you concerning the...
Is not following a prompting the same as denying the Holy Ghost?
Question Hi Gramps, If I got a prompting and did not follow these feelings, did I commit the unforgivable sin of denying the Holy Ghost? Or what does it mean exactly to sin against the Holy Ghost? Julia Answer Julia, It's been my experience that...
What is the difference between the influence of and the Gift of the Holy Ghost?
Question Dear Gramps, Perhaps this question has been asked before and I missed it, but what would you say is the difference between the influence of the Holy Spirit and the gift of the Holy Spirit? Is there a difference? Keith Answer Keith, There...
What is the Lord’s and the Church’s view on suicide?
Question Gramps, Over the last several of years I have had a few friends take, what they think is, the easy way out. This is devastating for all those left behind. A few have them are members, some not. Most of them I served with in the military and had a great...
What does my patriarchal blessing mean when it says I will live a life of longevity?
Question Gramps, There is one part of my patriarchal blessing that I have had a very hard time understanding. It says that I will have ministering angels watching over me and at times I'll be able to feel of those angels. And as long as I'm worthy of this...
Can miracles be performed by faith alone?
Question Gramps, John was telling Jesus that there was a man [who not followeth them] casting out devils. But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name. From my understanding - people can perform miracles with faith...
With the new law in California regarding judges and the BSA, how does that affect the ward level?
Question In California, it is now illegal for any Judge to be a member of the BSA. How does that work at the ward level? If a judge is a member of the Church, can he not be called to be Scout Master? Robyn Answer Robyn, In the 12th Article of...
How can I help with damage control in my Seminary class?
Question Hello gramps, A few students in my early morning seminary class have been actively denying sound doctrine the instructor teaches and often will cause the remainder of the session to be damage control of what they have said. It has caused heated debate...
