Why did we have the Civil War?
Question Gramps, Why did we have the American Civil War and what does it mean as said in DC 87? Will those people be saved due to fighting for their country? What about temple work for them?Dallas Answer Dallas,The reason for the American Civil...
Did Joseph Smith use a hat during the translation of the Book of Mormon?
Question Gramps, There was a question about Joseph's stone and hat but you never mentioned either. What is this about a hat? I was taught that the seer stones helped translate the golden plates but I never heard anything about a hat. Can you be a little more...
Did Adam and Eve get baptized?
Question Gramps, I have what I think is a simple question. Were Adam and Eve baptized? If not, why? Kalola Answer Kalola, We read about Adam's baptism in Moses 6:64-66 64 And it came to pass, when the Lord had spoken with Adam, our father, that...
Is it okay to swear during a play?
Question Gramps, I used to go to my brother's plays and he would have to swear in them. Is that bad and will he get punished? Also what about in school and you are reading a book out loud. What should I do when I come upon a swear word? Should I just skip...
Why do my prayers seem to hit the ceiling due to my depression?
Question Hi Gramps, I have been suffering from depression and anxiety most of my life. I don't know if the Lord will remove it in this life or the next life. It has been a struggle for me as well as for my marriage. I love Elder Holland's talk a few...
Was the Celestial Kingdom empty before the LDS church was restored?
Question Hi Gramps,I understand the three levels of Heaven. If non-Mormons cannot enter the celestial kingdom, does that mean that it was empty of spirits before The Book of Mormon had been translated and the LDS church started? It hard to believe an eternal...
Why are the words Christ and church used in the Book of Mormon?
Question Hi Gramps! My husband and I have recently started reading the book of Mormon. I would like to know why in Alma the word Christ and Church are used? In the KJV Bible, those words did not appear until the New Testament. The churches were called...
Are there degrees of Priesthood power?
Question Gramps, Are their degrees of priesthood power? The Savior said that if we had the faith as a grain of a mustard seed that we could move mountains. In my mind he has set the bar or standard. If we have faith less than the grain of a mustard seed then...
Why do we use Old English when saying prayers?
Question Gramps, Why do we use old English when we say prayers? Also, how do we do it correctly? Words like "Canst" "Wilt" and similar conjugations can be confusing. Thanks! Tyler Answer Tyler, I thank thee for thy question. Modern English...
Should the talents we have be freewill offerings to build up the Kingdom?
Question Dear Gramps, Many of the hymns we have in the LDS hymnal have copyright restrictions, which prevent us from fully utilizing the material as we would sometimes like to. My question for you is this: Shouldn't the use of our talents for the building up...
