Why were the printing presses of the Nauvoo Expositor destroyed?
Question Gramps, Why did Joseph Smith have the offices of the Nauvoo Expositor ransacked and the printing press destroyed and thrown into the middle of the street? Steve Answer Steve, In order to understand the destruction of Nauvoo Expositor...
How do you become a forgiving person even when there is pain?
Question Gramps, I have a friend who is a forgiving person, however, my friend keeps forgiving others while they take advantage of hurting my friend. I tried telling my friend to stand tall but my friend said, "No, I'm just a forgiving person". I was left to...
Am I condemned for living off of Social Security?
Question Gramps, I just read your answer to Robert's question about retiring and living off of Social Security. He quoted President Kimball's October 1977 General Conference address that “No true Latter-day Saint, while physically or emotionally able will voluntarily...
Why did 1/3 part of God’s children not accept Christ’s plan?
Question Gramps, Why didn't 1/3 part of God's children accept God's plan of salvation? What was the main reason they followed Satan? Raja Answer Raja, This is an excellent question, I believe,any person who has read the scriptures will or has already asked...
Why does there have to be 3 in the Godhead?
Question Gramps, Why does there have to be three in the Godhead or why is there three in the Godhead? Thanks, Jesus Answer Dear Jesus, By having three members in the Godhead, we find God exemplifying the law of witnesses that he gave to His children (see...
Does unrighteous dominion apply even in the work place?
Question Gramps, I would like to prove to my boss that unrighteous dominion applies to the work place as well as in the home. He is a Bishop and a temple officiator as well. But the two worlds are not the same. I need to show him that it applies to everything. Jon...
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...
