Why is confession to our leaders required for some things?
Question Gramps, What happens if you break the law of chastity and repent to God but don't confess to the bishop/branch pres? I want to fully repent but I just can't confess to the branch president... it's too embarrassing and awkward. My branch president knows...
In the world of copyrighted material, what’s the difference between libraries and uploading to the internet?
Question Dear Gramps, I really, REALLY need you to answer this question, and not shy away from it. What is the difference between a library (city, county or school) that offers access of copyrighted works to the general public, and an individual who uploads...
Why is there not much in the scriptures addressing marital discord?
Question Gramps, Among the many prophetic words that have been preserved from Adam to Moroni that inspire uplift and strengthen ones life, I have asked myself from time to time that it seems that some of the most challenging experiences in one's life can be...
Does the LDS Church have a position on stem cell research?
Question Gramps, There is a lot of hoopla going on about stem cell research, embryos, cloning ect. What is the church standing on these issues? Nate Answer Nate, The church has not taken a formal position on this matter. "The First Presidency of...
Did James E. Talmage live in the temple as he wrote the book “Jesus the Christ?”
Question Gramps, I understand that Elder James E. Talmage, under the direction of the leaders of the Church was asked to compile a series of lectures about the life of Jesus Christ into a book. And that he did this work in the Salt Lake Temple, on the fourth...
Why can’t someone who is HIV positive serve a full time mission?
Question Gramps If a person is HIV positive, why are they not allowed to serve a normal full-time mission? William Answer William, According to the National Institute of Health individuals who are diagnosed as HIV positive need to work closely...
Why has there not been remains found from all of the wars in the Book of Mormon?
Question Hello Gramps! I am a recent convert to the wonderful Church and have a growing testimony of the Church. I had a quick question however. Time and time again, anti-mormons will use physical evidence - such as steel, horses, etc. against the Church. I...
Have Prophets of the Church seen Jesus Christ in person?
Question Dear Gramps, We read in the Book of Mormon and the Bible that Christ appeared to His servants throughout history. Is there any evidence that all Prophets of the Church have seen Him in person? Julia Answer Julia, We have no way of knowing...
Why does the LDS Church pick and choose the parts of the Word of Wisdom to follow?
Question Dear Gramps, I have a question about the Word of Wisdom. My question is, why does the LDS Church pick and choose which parts of the Word of Wisdom is to be obeyed and which is not? For example meat is supposed to be consumed sparingly and only in...
Who determines if a spirit is sent to spirit prison or to paradise?
Question Gramps, At death, spirits are taken home to that God who created them. They are "prejudged" and sent to either paradise or spirit prison. Christ is the ultimate judge but who determines if a spirit is sent to paradise or spirit prison? Dave ...
