What is your take on Elder Callister’s talk in the March Ensign?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been reading a lot of responses--some pro and some con-- to Elder Callister’s article in the March Ensign. Some things came out of the objections that I had not considered. If you are plugged into the ongoing conversation, I would...
How can I overcome my fear to speak to my Bishop to repent?
Question Gramps, I have been a faithful member of the church my whole life. I served a mission which was the best thing that ever happened to me and increased my testimony of the Savior. However when I got home from my mission I met a beautiful girl and was eventually...
Do women need to be liberated within the LDS church?
Question Gramps, Growing up in the 60's I clearly understood feminism and its intent. However, a good friend of mine asked me my thoughts and position on Mormon feminism. Honestly, I had no idea how to answer her. Being a life-long member of the Church it never...
Should we still be living the Law of Moses?
Question Gramps, I recently met a man who identified as a Christian Hebrew. He believed we should still keep the Law of Moses. I investigated some of his claims. I was interested by Moses' account of Noah and the clean and unclean animals. This explicitly tells us...
How can I be the best missionary I can be?
Question Dear Gramps, I want to be the best missionary that I can be on my mission. I'm a recent convert; I've co-taught several lessons with the missionaries (as advised by Elder Bednar in "Becoming a Missionary"), have continued reading scriptures, am...
Should serving a mission be done due to pressure?
Question Dear Gramps, I am a 19 year old girl who is feeling the intense pressure to serve a mission. I consider myself a very spiritual person, but I never felt like I wanted or needed to go. I am just starting to get a hold of my life, and although I...
Do we need to be perfect and completely sin free?
Question Hey Gramps, I had a question on sin that I'm unsure about. Do you have to repent of every single sin you do, that is at age 9 and up? In terms of new members who had to give up a lot of old habits, do they have to remember and forsake every sin they...
Why does God tell us to love our neighbors as ourselves?
Question Gramps, Why does God tell us to love our neighbors as ourselves? Loni Answer Loni, When the Lord walked upon the earth he was asked, "Master, which is the great commandment in the law?" The individual asking the question, a student of law, hoped to...
Who prophesied that Satan would have dominion over the waters?
Question Gramps, Who prophesied that Satan would have dominion over the waters in the last days? Pat Answer Dear Pat, The "prophesy" you refer to is probably what some have inferred from Doctrine and Covenants 61:13-19. A closer reading of the...
Can one be baptized if they have had an abortion?
Question Gramps, Can you be baptized if you have had an abortion? Trudy Answer Trudy, The short answer is yes.... Yes you can. Baptism is about having faith in Christ and having the desire and willingness to repent, in addition to joining the...
