How can I learn about the church as a teenager?
Question Gramps, Hello. I am 16 and I have zero affiliation with the church. I was interested in learning about the Mormons, so I got a copy of the Book of Mormon. I have read part of it and I would like to learn more about it with others. Should I go to my...
Was Joseph Smith just a con man?
Question Gramps, In 1971 Joseph Smith was arrested and brought before a Justice of the Peace for that practice of a "glass looker". Before this he was in a court case where he would look into a stone placed in his hat to find treasure. He conned many people...
Is there a reference that people filled with the Spirit of Christ can heal?
Question Gramps. Is there a reference that people with the Spirit of Christ and filled with the Holy Ghost can heal people with faith? My granddaughter who is on a mission got this question and needs an answer. I told her that LDS do not have a lock on faith...
Since Lehi had left, how did the people know Jerusalem was destroyed?
Question Gramps, Helaman 8:21 And now will you dispute that Jerusalem was destroyed? Will ye say that the sons of Zedekiah were not slain, all except it were Mulek? Yea, and do ye not behold that the seed of Zedekiah are with us, and they were driven out of the...
What is an apologetic site?
Question Gramps, What is an apologetic site? Debby Answer Debby, I am going to make an assumption that your question was triggered by this one Why Does the Prophet Rely on Apologetic Sites to speak for the Church? If we look up the word apologetic...
Would it be appropriate to “cast lots” to receive revelation?
Question Gramps, Would it be appropriate (or even effective) to "cast lots" in order to obtain revelation? It was done in the Bible quite often. In certain situations could you flip a coin, draw straws, or roll a dice to receive/ confirm revelation? Dice Guy...
What is your take on being on the receiving end of fast offerings?
Question Gramps, What's your take on fast offerings and being on the receiving end of them from the church? I have been in different Stakes and Districts and noticed a difference in the opinions of the leaders. Alex Answer Dear Alex, One Sunday...
Is masturbation something I need to confess to my Bishop?
Question Gramps, If you have masturbated and have repented and in a temple recommend are asked if there is any sins that have not been confessed, is masturbation something that has to be confessed to priesthood authority in order to repent of it? Thanks...
Is it fair that some shall be barred from Celestial glory?
Question Gramps, D&C 88:22 says “For he who is not able to abide the law of a celestial kingdom cannot abide a celestial glory.” I understand temple marriage to be an important key to this. But what of those who, though willing to live it, have a spouse who...
Can one be forgiven of incest?
Question Gramps, Recently a discussion was going on about sins that are forgivable and unforgivable. It was mentioned that incest was ranked as an unforgivable sin. Can one be forgiven of incest? Kathryn Answer Kathryn, Great question. We are taught...
