How do I ask non member relatives for permission to do temple work?
Question Gramps, How do I ask my very staunch Catholic, born again Baptists, and non believer relatives for permission to do temple work? Can I take cousin Billy's name to the temple? Can I baptize your dead dad to be a Mormon? Your family needs to be...
Why aren’t we set apart as visiting teachers?
Question Hello there Gramps, I really enjoy your questions and answers. Thank you for all your shared wisdom. My question is regarding visiting teaching. I am wondering why we are not set apart and given a blessing for this important church calling? Thank...
Does baptism provide automatic forgiveness?
Question Dear Gramps, When a person is baptized, is God forced to forgive them of sins they have not repented of? Or does everyone come out of the font with just a few sins unforgiven? Is baptism truly a one-time blanket "get out of jail free" card? Or how...
Is the idea of Christ having nails driven through his wrists unique to the LDS Church?
Question Dear Gramps, While waiting in a hospital lobby today, I glanced through the March 2014 issue of "War Cry", a magazine published by The Salvation Army. The picture on the cover shows what appears to be Christ reaching out to a young woman. Christ's...
Why does the Church not have a standard procedure during the Sacrament for those with Celiac disease?
Question Gramps, I have Celiac disease and cannot eat regular Sacrament bread. At my ward I place my cracker in a pill bag and place on the appropriate tray prior to the Sacrament. Unaware to me, at my son's ward they have a special tray for the Celiacs. I...
Will I receive a greater blessing for enduring a specific trial?
Question Gramps, Do I get a greater blessing for successfully enduring a trial? For example I don't have a family. I was not blessed with children and my relatives are dead. I hear about how important family is. Will I get a greater blessing if I successfully...
Is it bad to read controversial LDS material?
Question Dear Gramps. I just recently re-joined Facebook and I have noticed a lot of topics that pop up on my time line that are somewhat negative about the gospel. I am so tempted to read up on what is happening in the Church and its disciplinary actions...
Should I make the Bishop aware of someone violating church standards?
Question Gramps, If someone I know is openly violating what our Church stands for, at what point do you decide to make the Bishop aware of the situation. I.e. Adultery, pornography, alcoholism. It bothers me to sit in Church with this person. Especially...
Why did Jesus need to be baptized?
Question Gramps, Some say that Jesus was baptized just to set an example for the rest of us. Others say that even though he was perfect it was still required of him to be baptized. Although it did set a great example, I can't understand why he actually needed...
Will the Priesthood save the Constitution or is it an urban legend?
Question Gramps, Is there a prophecy that the constitution would hang by a thread and then be saved by the church or priesthood? Richard Answer Dear Richard, There is such a prophecy. In a 1950 General Conference address, President Joseph...
