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...
How old was Mary when she gave birth to Jesus?
Question Gramps, I was wondering how old Mary was when she gave birth to Jesus. I know that she was a young woman but my dad and I would like to know if it says anywhere how old she was. Teleah Answer Dear Teleah, Mary was probably somewhere...
How can I unite a job with my faith?
Question Dear Gramps, I am a graphic designer and got offered a job where I would be working on mainly tobacco material. This would be my first job and I should be happy I found something but I don't know how to unite this with my faith. What are your...
Is is okay to use marijuana as a medical alternative?
Question Hello Gramps, I have 3 major medical issues that cause me serve pain and have a mental health disorder. One is a gene mutation and the others I could not have prevented. I am in my mid 30's and have been deemed disabled. I take many RX meds and I have...
What is the difference between purity and righteousness?
Question Gramps, What's the difference between purity and righteousness? Marilyn Answer Dear Marilyn, Your question is very short, and thus it is hard to discern your intent. Forgive me if I have misunderstood you. At first glance, some might...
How did the LDS church get its official name?
Question Gramps, How did the LDS Church get its official name, "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?" I see lots of material online on why we are called "Mormons" but I cannot seem to find anything on when/why the official name was given and what...
How can I cultivate friendships in my ward through service?
Question Hi Gramps, I find myself repeatedly trying to form Mormon friendships based off of serving others - multiple rides per week, doing dishes, etc. Each time - my efforts fail when I fail to live up to the expectations of the other person. For example, car...
How can I get past doubting everything?
Question Dear Grandpa, I converted to the church about a year ago after investigating for six months. Soon after my baptism I stopped attending church. I am really unsure as to why I stopped, but I did. I loved going to church, I loved reading from the Book of...
