Can those in Young Men and Young Women hold callings?
Question Dear Gramps, Can young men or young women have a calling while he or she is still a young men/women and still attending that class? Many have already reached the age of 18. Could they have a calling in something like Primary? Please advise. Best...
Why are we opposed to tattoos but not to cosmetic surgery?
Question Hey Gramps! I don't understand why the church is okay with surgical body modification but not tatooing. To me, the vanity and rejection of the body God has given us involved in plastic surgery seems a much greater defilement of our temples than a...
Is there truthfulness in temple sealings?
Question Gramps, I sent this to my mom a while ago with this concern: Mom, this is a large, spontaneous subject, but I need your help because it's been bothering me and even making me cry for a long while. I'm concerned that if someone I loved were to die right...
What are local and ethnic traditions spoken of in Elder Lynn G. Robbin’s talk in General Conference?
Question Gramps, What is meant by statement in Lynn G. Robbin's Nov. 2014 Conference talk: "Some members don't realize they are falling into the same snare when they lobby for acceptance of local or ethnic traditions of their fathers . D&C 93: 39 And that...
Why does interest fade so quickly towards new members?
Question Gramps, I have been a member for over a year now. I liked the moments leading to my baptism and a few months after that. I could feel people genuinely interested in my family. I was wondering why does interest fade so quickly ? Why do they not call us...
If I have repented, why do I still feel guilty?
Question Gramps, If I have done everything I need to do to repent (and the bishop has verified that I've done everything I need to) why do I still remember and feel guilty about what i've done? Kay Answer Dear Kay, Sometimes the hardest thing for...
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...
