Has the Church changed its stance on immunizations?
Question Dear Gramps, I just had a talk with a friend and she said the church has asked us to immunize our children, but I have heard a lot of information going around in the medical circles I'm in about a connection between early immunizations and autism. Of...
Is the Hill Cumorah really in New York?
Question Gramps, My question is more out of curiosity than of faith building , but as I read of the travels of Moroni, and view many maps of the journeys, I wonder about the Hill Cumorah. I see two possible locations of this place and they are nowhere close to...
Why can’t agnostics join the church?
Question Why can't agnostics who have a genuine Christian hope be admitted into the church? The baptismal requirements do not say one must believe in the Book of Mormon. Why is hope not enough? Thomas Answer Thomas Your question doesn't make a whole lot of...
How does life on Mars fit in with God’s plan?
Question Gramps, There has been many questions of whether life exists on Mars. With the new discoveries by our probes and scientific instruments, discoveries are pointing to the possibility. How does this fit with the plan of God? John Answer ...
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...
