What is the Mormon belief regarding the Spear of Destiny?
Question Gramps, What is the church's understanding or belief in regards to the spear of destiny. Do we believe in its existence? I'm pretty sure we don't believe in its "power." Please enlighten me. Court Answer Dear Court, Like many objects in sacred...
Why do some have more trials than others?
Question Gramps, Why do some get so many trials while others are happy and prosperous? Why don't people understand me and force me to do things I don't like? Babit Answer Babit, When we contemplate God's love, his mercy, and his grace while considering the...
How do I handle parents that are too controlling?
Question Gramps, I like this boy and we date a lot and it is driving my parents insane because I am paired up with him on these ridiculous group dates. But I am crazy about him and want to just hang out with him, I hate sneaking behind my parents backs but they are...
What is the church’s stance on the Council of Nicea?
Question Gramps, What is the church's take on the Council of Nicea as it relates to LDS doctrine? Court Answer Court, Some may not know what the Council of Nicea is about, so let me briefly explain it, then I'll take up your question. In the early centuries...
Who can stand in the circle when ordaining a Priest?
Question Gramps, A young man was made a priest the other day. His father did the ordination and stated it was performed by the authority of the Melchizedek priesthood and then stated as is customary,which we hold. Now my question is: We had another priest in his...
How do I resolve the conflict within myself regarding the Sabbath Day?
Question Gramps, Our granddaughter's birthday is on the same Sunday as the upcoming General Conference. I am uncomfortable for a few reasons in going to the party. It is on the Sabbath Day It is General Conference The party is at an amusement environment My husband...
Does the revelation given to Joseph Smith apply to current tithing and judgement?
Question Gramps, This is in regards to your post about those not paying tithing being burned. I learned in institute that this was a commonly misunderstood scripture. Because the revelation was given to Joseph while the law of consecration was being practiced (Sept....
What does “applying the atoning blood of Christ” mean?
Question Gramps, What does "applying the atoning blood of Christ" mean? Janet Answer Janet, I want to imagine for a moment, that setting fire to anything is a sin. It plainly isn't, but for the purpose of my answer, let's assume that it is. Let's further assume...
What feelings should I have towards my mother?
Question Dear Gramps, I am the only member of the Church in my family. My dad passed away more than 10 years ago. My mother is a "devout" Christian, a deacon in her church. She has been dating a man for over three years now. I talked to her about marriage,...
Is the gospel really unchanging?
Question Gramps, In Sunday school, we were taught that the gospel is constant, that it is unchanging and it cannot change, then bashing of other churches for bowing to political pressure like adding women to the priesthood . But to my way of thinking the gospel has...
