Did the Lehites have knowledge of telestial and terrestrial states?
Question Hi Gramps, I understand that there are different levels of kingdoms, as explained in D&C 76, but how come the Book of Mormon sounds so polarized between Eternal Life and Perdition/Hell? Did the Lehites have knowledge of Telestial and Terrestrial...
Is there hope that my daughter will be sealed to us?
Question Gramps, My wife and I were not sealed in the temple until some time after our civil marriage. My life has revolved around her and our daughter. They mean everything to me. My daughter is currently inactive. Will there be any hope that she can be...
Were there covenants made in premortal life?
Question Dear Gramps, Were there covenants and ordinances made in the premortal life?Marco Answer Marco, I believe that there are indeed covenants that can be made in the premortal life. A number of latter-day prophets and apostles have implied...
Do Mormons believe in the Big Bang Theory?
Question Gramps, Recently I went to a planetarium with a group and the subject came up that Mormons do not believe in the Big Bang theory. Is that true and if it is why? Alli Answer Dear Alli, I think there's some misunderstandings in play here....
Are some lives predetermined or foreordained by the Lord?
Question Hello Gramps, My husband and I often disagree on the topic of free will vs pre-destination. He believes that certain people's lives and events are predetermined by the Lord. I believe that we can be foreordained for something, but that just like...
If Joseph Smith used a hat and a stone, why the need for the gold plates?
Question Gramps, If all Joseph Smith needed was a stone and his hat to write the Book of Mormon, why the need for gold plates for which a murder was committed? Poki Answer Hello Poki, I presume the "murder" to which you are referring is Nephi's...
Why does the Prophet rely on apologetic sites to speak for the Church?
Question Gramps, Why does the Prophet not answer direct questions relative to the current issues facing the church? He instead relies on apologetic sites, such as this on, to respond for the church. Is he a prophet in name only? Poki Answer Poki,...
Can those in legal same sex marriages obtain a temple recommend?
Question Dear Gramps, I read in a previous answer and it was mentioned in Sunday School today that members who are attracted to the same sex but remain chaste and don't act on their urges, the same as heterosexuals, can hold a temple recommend. What about...
Will the gospel be taken to the Middle East before the 2nd coming?
Question Gramps, Will the gospel be taken to the middle eastern countries before the 2nd Coming?Janet Answer Janet, Great question. It truly makes you wonder with all that is going on in the Middle East today. Even recently, the news has been...
What if I have a health issue that can limit my ability to fast?
Question Hi Gramps, I've always learned from your answers and think you can help me with a concern of mine. For health reasons I am unable to miss even one meal. A counselor in my ward Relief Society presidency told me that fasting doesn't necessarily mean...
