I feel more comfortable going to other churches. What can I do?
Question Gramps, I know that the church is true in my heart and I want to go to the Celestial Kindgom, but I also don't agree with a lot of things that happen and have happened in the church. I have been to other churches and feel more at peace there than in an...
Why did it take the Jaredites 344 days at sea to reach the New World?
Question Gramps, Why did the Jaredites spend 344 days at sea before reaching the New World? Eduard Answer Eduard, Because 345 days would have been too long. Just kidding. Not kidding. It really would have been too long. But seriously, famed LDS...
Why do supposedly faithful members dress so immodestly?
Question Hi Gramps, I'm confused about modesty in the church. I see so many active members of the church who wear short shorts and tank tops. I have also noticed endowed adults that use working out as an excuse to dress immodestly and then post about it on...
Why Jesus? Couldn’t God do it all on his own?
Question Hello Gramps, I am deeply struggling with my belief. I am very confused as to who should I worship. I read in Quran that we need to only worship God and that God has no partners (it is also written in the 10 commandments). I am just wondering why do we...
What day is being referred to in 2 Nephi 14:1?
Question Gramps, What day is being referred to in 2 Nephi 14:1? What is the purpose or reason on the "seven women shall take hold of one man." Butch Answer Butch, When we have any question about the meaning of a verse of scripture, it is important...
Did Jaredites travel on lakes?
Question Gramps, The Jaredites, in Ether 2:16, are commanded to build barges "after the manner of barges which ye have hitherto built". This gives the clue that they must have crossed other bodies of water on route to the sea. One clue being that in Ether...
How does understanding “The Fall” help us understand the need for Jesus Christ?
Question Gramps, Discuss how understanding the Fall changes the way a person understands the need for Jesus Christ in His role as Savior and Redeemer? Meliza Answer Meliza, What you have touched on are The Three Pillars of Eternity which cannot be...
Do I have to wait a year before having my parents endowments done?
Question Gramps, My parents were baptized and confirmed before their deaths, do I need to wait a year before having their endowments done? Bonnie Answer Dear Bonnie: Thank you for your question, although, your question lacks some detail so I will...
Is there a difference between a prophet and a seer?
Question Gramps, If this has been asked before, can you point me in the right direction? As we were studying the Come, Follow Me lesson in Mosiah about Seers, we began to wonder if there is a difference between a prophet and seer. I can’t really find a...
Will I no longer belong to the Church if I don’t go to BYU?
Question Hey Gramps, My dream college is a non religious small college in Colorado. My parents are telling me that I will no longer belong to the Church if I don't go to BYU. They say I may lead into temptation if I am not surrounded by peers who are in the...