Can drinking coffee be likened to sex outside of marriage?
Question Gramps, My husband told me that drinking a cup of coffee is like having sex outside of mairage. I told him he was full of it. Sheryl Answer Dear Sheryl, Upon first reading this question, I do believe that you had Gramps completely at a...
Why isn’t baptism required for all?
Question Gramps, If baptism is required for entrance into the kingdom of God, why is it not required of little children or people with mental disabilities? I understand that because they are without sin, is the reason but so was Christ without sin. Should it...
How can I express my honest feelings to God without murmuring?
Question Dear Gramps, I had a very bitter thing happen to me 8 years ago. It has never been resolved. I have prayed to God all these years for intervention which has never come. How can I honestly express my feelings of utter and complete frustration to God...
Do we have to be a Savior to become like God and Jesus Christ?
Question Dear Gramps, Considering the gospel of Jesus Christ promises us eternal life, and that if we do our very best to keep the commandments of God, we may be as our Father in Heaven, as he was once like us. With that being said, according to Joseph Smith...
Can only men become Sons of Perdition?
Question Gramps, I hear many people talk about how the Son's of Purdition can only be men, because you can only receive so great a condemnation if you hold the priesthood. Is there any doctrine behind this? Shad Answer Shad, What an interesting,...
How do you cast your burdens upon the Lord?
Question Gramps, The scriptures often tell us to cast our burdens on the Lord. How does one do this? Please help. I need to teach a lesson on this in two weeks! Jacqueline Answer Dear Jacqueline, Why don't you ask your class? I find that in...
Are there times that it’s okay to take a day off from wearing temple garments?
Question Hi Gramps In the country I live, we have to marry civilly before we can be sealed in a temple. I've been to several LDS weddings over the past few years where the bride has clearly not been wearing her garments under her wedding dress even though she...
Are there scriptures where God says only men can be ordained to the Priesthood?
Question Gramps, Are there any scriptures where God says only men can be ordained to the Priesthood? Chuck Answer Hi Chuck, There are no specific scriptures that explicitly say this. If there were it would be less of a controversial subject, of...
How far is the Sacred Grove to the Smith’s house?
Question Gramps, i just want to ask how far is the Sacred Grove to the Smith's house? rr Answer Dear RR, It's been some years since I've been myself. You'll be pleased to know the sacred grove is just a short walk away from the Smith house (even...
Is asking questions regarding doctrine and policy considered apostasy?
Question Gramps, Is asking questions regarding doctrine and policy considered apostasy? I question sometimes but I don't want to be considered an apostate. Bryan Answer Bryan, I received your question today. I don't know if this question is in...
